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China to build international HSR network — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 17, 2010 08:25 AM

China is in negotiations to build an international high speed rail (HSR) network for trains capable of travelling almost as fast as aircraft.

Collective negotiation in the Wild West? — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 17, 2010 08:36 AM

Paul Bugler takes a closer look at the ACCC’s decision to grant conditional approval to a group of junior iron ore producers to collectively bargain for access to rail tracks owned by their larger counterparts in WA’s Pilbara region.

Connecting with the future: intermodal terminals — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 17, 2010 08:59 AM

Intermodal terminals with the ability to better connect the various forms of transport will go a long way in improving the efficiency of freight transportation.

News in Brief – 10-16 March 2010 — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 17, 2010 08:58 AM

 

Rail tops industry confidence meter: survey — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 17, 2010 09:06 AM

The rail sector has emerged as the most optimistic about its sustainability in 2010, although there are signs some global transport companies have seen light at the end of the metaphorical tunnel.

Major boost to Melbourne-Sydney line — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 17, 2010 09:35 AM

Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has completed two major infrastructure projects that will reduce transit times on the North South line between Sydney and Melbourne.

Leighton wins $463m China-Hong Kong rail deal — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 16, 2010 06:25 PM

Leighton Holdings has won a $463m contract to construct a 7.6 km twin-track tunnel as part of a high-speed rail network between mainland China and Hong Kong.