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News in Brief – 1-7 September 2010 — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 08, 2010 08:59 AM

 

Perth City Link project update — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 08, 2010 08:55 AM

Rail works on Perth’s $600m City Link project that is set to develop the “heart of the city” by sinking the railway line and Wellington Street bus station are one step closer to beginning.

VIC freight plan lacks 'sense of priority': VFLC — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 08, 2010 09:23 AM

The Victorian Government’s release last week of a report card detailing its progress on delivering its Freight and Ports Futures action plans shows “determined effort”, but a lack of priority in the short to medium term, according to the Victorian Freight and Logistics Council (VFLC).

QR National’s major skills campaign a welcome move for industry — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 07, 2010 11:46 AM

In a move to “harness the talent” of young people to help grow its business, QR National announced last week that it would more than double its apprentice, trainee and graduate numbers and introduce a trade mentoring program for new recruits.

The growing cost of road dependency — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 08, 2010 08:44 AM

The Australasian railway Association (ARA) has called for government to consider the high costs associated with Australia’s transport use when making decisions on future transport networks. Will government listen?

Government support crucial to rail safety reform — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 08, 2010 08:30 AM

Australia’s rail industry is concerned that maintaining the current good progress on rail safety regulatory reform is proving to be a major challenge for both the commonwealth and state and territory governments, writes Phil Sochon*.

Asciano bids for WA rail task — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 08, 2010 08:24 AM

Asciano is among the bidders vying for CBH’s rail contract in Western Australia, which is currently operated by QR National subsidiary Australian Railroad Group (ARG).

New authority to oversee Regional Rail Link — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 01, 2010 11:17 AM

A new Regional Rail Link Authority will oversee the delivery of Victoria’s biggest rail project in more than 40 years.

News in Brief – 25-31 August 2010 — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 01, 2010 11:16 AM

 

Wireless technology boosts Tasmanian level crossing safety — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 01, 2010 11:14 AM

An intelligent wireless advance warning and safety system, SafeZone, that is beyond Australian safety standards has been installed at 13 level crossings across Tasmania.

Annual Rail Industry Awards for Excellence — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 02, 2010 11:28 AM

Each year, the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) turns to industry to nominate colleagues for the Annual Rail Industry Awards for Excellence.

Oakajee signs key deals, but project is challenging: OPR — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 01, 2010 11:09 AM

Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) has signed three foundation customers to ship iron ore on its rail and deepwater port in Western Australia.

QR National’s ‘technology transformation’ — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 01, 2010 11:07 AM

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.

QR float to fund new investment sector for rail — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 01, 2010 11:04 AM

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*.

Asciano’s $1bn net loss saved by coal haulage — by Jennifer Perry — last modified Sep 01, 2010 07:50 AM

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 National boosts capacity on east-west intermodal services — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 25, 2010 10:59 AM

QR National’s intermodal business has this month more than doubled its capacity on its recently introduced fourth weekly service between Melbourne and Perth.

News in Brief – 18-24 August 2010 — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 25, 2010 10:54 AM

 

Macmahon wins $86m Gindalbie contract — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 25, 2010 10:47 AM

Contract mining company Macmahon Holdings has won an $86m contract to build a train line for Gindalbie Metal’s Karara Iron Ore project in Western Australia’s mid west region.

Time for Melbourne airport rail link – Part Two — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 25, 2010 12:09 PM

A Melbourne economist has called for a new study into the feasibility of an airport rail link for Melbourne.

Industry rails against Patrick Port Botany fee hike — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 25, 2010 10:32 AM

Patrick says its decision to hike rail window fees by 67% is the only way it can improve efficiency and productivity at the Port Botany terminal. However, the move has drawn an angry response from the industry.