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QR train derailment update — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 31, 2010 10:00 AM

Queensland Rail (QR) crews are working alongside engineers to clear the affected track on the Kuranda rail line in Cairns, after Friday's mudslide and derailment.

Feds’ uncertainty pushes Moorebank off radar – Part Two — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 31, 2010 08:09 AM

The future of one of the nation’s largest and most crucial infrastructure projects, the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal, is lodged firmly in federal interdepartmental talks and may not be clarified anytime soon.

QLD seeks fed, private funds for Cross River Rail — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 29, 2010 12:47 PM

The Queensland Government has called on the Federal Government and the private sector to help fund the state’s largest ever transport project.

Greiner joins Ferguson in QR sale criticism — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 29, 2010 12:57 PM

Opposition to Queensland's plans to sell QR has made for seemingly unlikely allies in former union leader Martin Ferguson and former New South Wales Liberal premier Nick Greiner.

Asciano secures $150m rail contract — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 29, 2010 01:01 PM

Ports and rail operator Asciano has won a $150m rail deal to haul freight over the next seven years for freight forwarding company, Sadleirs Transport.

News in Brief – 24-30 March 2010 — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 31, 2010 09:05 AM

 

ACCC to re-examine BHP/Rio joint venture — by Rail Express — last modified Mar 29, 2010 01:12 PM

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has returned to the case of what could be the biggest proposed link in Australian mining history – the BHP Billiton/Rio Tinto iron ore production joint venture in the Pilbara.