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Asciano’s $1bn net loss saved by coal haulage

Asciano reported a net loss in 2009/10 of almost $1bn due to a significant tax impairment charge and the weak performance by its container ports division, however, its coal haulage operations was a key driver of earnings growth for the year.

QR float to fund new investment sector for rail

With billions of dollars of investment required to meet the demands of the Australian rail network in coming decades, the major question being asked in today’s market is not when it will happen but how, writes Francis Dwornik*.

QR National’s ‘technology transformation’

QR National’s new chief information officer, former Optus tech chief Lawrie Turner, joins the organisation next month to head up the company’s major technology transformation program.

Oakajee signs key deals, but project is challenging: OPR

Annual Rail Industry Awards for Excellence

Wireless technology boosts Tasmanian level crossing safety

News in Brief – 25-31 August 2010

New authority to oversee Regional Rail Link

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	Competition and the ‘Chinese challenge’ Rolling stock manufacturer Bradken’s decision to close its rail division due to pressure from Chinese companies dominating the market is an “absolute tragedy”, according to Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) Andrew Dettmer.
	Time for Melbourne airport rail link An urban economist has called for a new study into the feasibility of an airport rail link for Melbourne.