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Study starts on regional high speed rail gains ‎ — by Rail Express — last modified Dec 21, 2011 12:17 PM

The Australasian Railway Association’s (ARA) launch of a study that will examine the economic and social benefits of high speed rail for regional Australia is a major boost in strengthening the case for an East Coast high speed rail network.

Rail safety new export option for Australia — by Rail Express — last modified Dec 21, 2011 10:48 AM

Australia’s high level of rail safety standards and operational knowledge could further open the doors to the industry’s expansion into the Asian markets, writes Francis Dwornik*.

ARTC signs new rail access deal with Peabody — by Rail Express — last modified Dec 21, 2011 10:59 AM

Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has entered into a new contract with a key coal producer for mine to port access to the Hunter Valley rail network.

Defining innovation — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 25, 2012 11:18 AM

Innovation is an interesting term in the Australian rail industry that needs a clear definition and careful scrutiny in the context of the local market, writes Francis Dwornik*.

Study shows Mt Isa-Townsville freight line 'worthwhile' — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 25, 2012 11:26 AM

The Queensland Government says it is is ready to work with industry to "make happen" a new rail connecting the Port of Townsville with the North Coast and Mount Isa lines to ensure that one of Australia’s most significant supply chain routes does not become a bottleneck.

ARA: wins, work program & reforms — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 25, 2012 11:27 AM

As chairman of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), QR National chief executive Lance Hockridge provides insight into the wins, work program and reforms being delivered by the ARA on behalf of the Australian rail industry.

QR National electrical project powers ahead — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 25, 2012 11:31 AM

QR National has commissioned the first of four new electrical feeder stations in the Blackwater coal system as part of the largest electrical upgrade on the Central Queensland Coal Network in three decades.

Planning for the task ahead — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 18, 2012 09:46 AM

A report released by the Victorian Grain Logistics Taskforce sees an ongoing role for rail in the movement of the state’s export grain harvest, but a number of factors are preventing rail from realising its full potential in moving a greater share of the harvest to the export terminals in Melbourne, Geelong and Portland.

Derailments: lessons learnt — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 18, 2012 03:57 PM

What is the nature and significance of derailments across Australia and how are investigations into derailments progressing? Laurie Wilson, Manager, Infrastructure & Engineering, Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB), spoke with Tina Karas, conference producer, Informa Australia.

Successful bidders for Regional Rail Link announced — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 18, 2012 12:34 PM

The Victorian Government has awarded contracts worth more than $1.6bn for Australia’s largest public transport infrastructure project – the Regional Rail Link.