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News in Brief – 1-8 February 2012 — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 01, 2012 09:55 AM

 

MUA doubts rail can cover Iron Monarch departure — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 01, 2012 03:36 PM

A union leader says it is unlikely Bluescope will be able to move an estimated 650,000 tonnes of steel annually by rail between Port Kembla and Western Port.

Melbourne’s Southbank Depot prepares for 50 new trams — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 01, 2012 10:32 AM

A $24m upgrade has begun this week at Southbank Tram Depot to prepare Melbourne’s network for the arrival later this year of 50 new E class low-floor trams being built by Bombardier.

Largest-ever survey on V/Line shows ‘surprising’ results — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 01, 2012 09:46 AM

In the most comprehensive survey ever undertaken about Australia’s largest regional public transport operator, V/Line, 11,000 people across regional Victoria have given their reasons for using public transport. And some of the results are surprising.

Asciano announces key leadership changes — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 01, 2012 09:43 AM

After two and a half years heading up Pacific National Rail, Chris Yeast is leaving the Asciano business.

World trends in technological innovation – Part 1 — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 01, 2012 09:40 AM

The March print edition of Rail Express will feature the views of Australian rail chiefs on technologies that are making real differences to the industry here. Turning the gaze to the global rail scene in this special 2-Part Series, International Railway Journal (IRJ) editor-in-chief David Briginshaw provides compelling insights into world trends in technological innovation.

Reopening of Adelaide-Darwin line could be delayed — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 01, 2012 09:35 AM

Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA), operator of the Adelaide-Darwin rail line, expects that freight operations on the line will resume on February 14 following the December derailment of a freight train, however, the company says the line’s reopening could be delayed if more damage is discovered or bad weather interrupts repair work.

Is there an alternative to Cross River Rail? — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 01, 2012 10:09 AM

A cheaper alternative to the Queensland Government’s iconic $7.7bn Cross River Rail project, dubbed the “Cleveland Solution” and costed at $2.5bn has been detailed in a comprehensive report by leading international engineering firm GHD for the Council of Mayors (SEQ).

News in Brief – 18-25 January 2012 — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 25, 2012 11:31 AM

 

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.

BHP flags Goonyella to Abbot Point rail line — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 25, 2012 11:29 AM

BHP Billiton has given the Queensland Government formal notice of a proposed rail corridor to the Port of Abbot Point from the coal-rich Bowen Basin which could accommodate multiple rail proponents, but which would also include a dedicated rail line for the company and its joint venture partners.

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.

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.

Bids called for Moreton Bay Rail Link — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 25, 2012 11:21 AM

The Queensland Government has invited bids for the design and construction of two of the three road bridges associated with the $1.15bn Moreton Bay Rail Link project.

Report pinpoints rail’s skills shortages for 2012 — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 25, 2012 11:17 AM

The industry’s chronic skills and labour shortages show no signs of abating with a number of occupations predicted to be in skill demand throughout 2012, according to a discussion paper released by the Transport and Logistics Skills Council (TLISC) that details key findings from its upcoming 2012 Environmental Scan.

News in Brief – 11-18 January 2012 — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 18, 2012 02:16 PM

 

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.

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.

Last chance to register for China, Hong Kong rail mission — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 18, 2012 09:57 AM

Rail supplier advocate Bruce Griffiths is leading a rail mission to China and Hong Kong from 5-16 March 2012 to identify the opportunities for Australian rail suppliers in these significant markets.

“Oakajee will be built”: Barnett — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 18, 2012 09:29 AM

The Western Australian Government is determined to see through the $5.4bn Oakajee port and rail project despite the project’s joint venture, Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) losing its exclusive development rights as of December 31 last year.