Contractor selected for Denny Avenue level crossing works
Downer EDI has been selected as the preferred component to deliver the entire Denny Avenue level crossing removal project, part…
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Wire-free, grassed track in Stage 2A of Canberra light rail
The extension of Canberra’s light rail will be wire free, under preliminary environmental approval from the Commonwealth government, and onboard…
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Signalling system repaired following electrical fire
The Auckland Metro network has resumed normal operations following an electrical fire last Monday morning. Todd Moyle, KiwiRail Group chief…
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New rail bridge and station opens part of $3bn investment
Trains are now running over a new rail bridge in Carrum, located in south-east Melbourne. Carrum station opened on Monday…
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First sod turned on Mt Eden site for Auckland CRL
A supplier has been chosen for the tunnel boring machine for New Zealand’s City Rail Link project, as a ground-breaking…
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Level crossing work comes to Werribee
Construction has begun on replacing the Cherry Street crossing in Werribee, Melbourne. Instead of the current level crossing, a bridge…
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Sydney Trains seeks suppliers for UPS network
Sydney Trains is searching for suppliers to replace its network of uninterruptible power systems (UPS). The 40 systems are spread…
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Adelaide tram network acquires Australia’s first Mobiturn 2
Providing turning capability in a tram depot comes with a unique set of challenges compared to that of a train…
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Using digital systems to cut project cost
If you thought that the Australian cities of Sydney and Melbourne were congested, spare a thought for the commuters of…
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New members appointed for ARA young leaders board
Four new young rail professionals have joined the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Young Leaders Advisory Board (Y-LAB). The new members…
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Industrial action continues to affect PTV performance
Ongoing industrial dispute across the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) network has affected January performance for all three operators. It was…
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Aurizon’s revenue rises to $1.53bn
Aurizon Holdings Limited revenue has increased by $73.4 million or five per cent in the 2019/20 first-half earnings before interest…
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Making way for a new ticketing system for Canberra’s light rail
The current MyWay ticketing system will be replaced by a new and advanced ticketing system for Canberra’s public transport network….
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Australian group awarded funding for tram batteries
A consortium of Australian businesses and research institutions will investigate the production of fast charging batteries for trams. The group,…
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Weather destruction is flooding NSW network with repairs
The Blue Mountains in New South Wales has been hit with catastrophic weather in the past 48 hours, heavily disrupting…
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