The first of South East Queensland’s new passenger trains will enter service next week, subject to a temporary exemption for certain non-compliances which will be addressed in the long-term, Queensland
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Downer EDI awarded intercity network modifications contract
Downer EDI has been awarded the contract to carry out modifications to Sydney’s suburban and intercity network to make way for the new intercity train fleet in 2019.
To enable the trains to operate on
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Perth Stadium station complete
Construction of the new $145 million train station to carry passengers to and from Perth’s Optus Stadium is now complete, with testing currently underway to prepare for its opening in January 2018 for
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Ettamogah Rail Hub shortlisted for NSW rail investment
A project to extend the rail siding at Albury’s Ettamogah Rail Hub has been shortlisted for funding as part of the NSW government’s $150 million investment in the first round of its Fixing Country
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Another level crossing removed in Melbourne’s north
The level crossing on Camp Road in the north-Melbourne suburb of Campbellfield has now been removed, with works continuing over the coming weeks to construct the rail underpass that will allow trains to
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40 regional Vic level crossings upgraded
Forty regional rail crossings have now been upgraded in the Victorian government’s Safer Country Crossings Program, with another 10 more to be completed by the end of the year.
The program has aimed
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Study corridor for ‘missing link’ of Inland Rail confirmed
The preferred study corridor for the Narromine to Narrabri section of the Inland Rail project has been confirmed by the federal government, allowing the detailed planning and approval phase to get underway
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Hurstbridge Line upgrades expedited
Upgrades on the Hurstbridge Line in Melbourne’s north east will be completed sooner, according to the state government, with a re-scheduling of rail closures enabling continuous construction works next
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Rail saves NZ $1.3bn per year: Report
By taking cars and trucks off New Zealand’s roads, the country’s rail network delivers approximately $1.3 billion a year in “hidden benefits”, according to a study commissioned by KiwiRail and
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Environmental studies underway for Stockinbingal-Parkes Inland Rail section
Survey work and inspections are now underway for the Stockinbingal to Parkes section of the Inland Rail project, including environmental, technical and engineering studies for the feasibility design process
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