More than six months since the Bell to Moreland level crossing removal project in Melbourne’s Brunswick and Coburg wrapped up, it has been awarded a leading score of 98 points from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC), the highest rating ever awarded in Australia. Read more
Rail Express caught up with Wabtec Senior Regional Vice President, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Wendy McMillan — fresh from a trip to Wabtec’s head office in Pittsburgh in the US, as well as Fort Worth, Erie and Grove City — to discuss how the company continues to fine-tune its technology-driven solutions to achieve a net-zero emissions future. Read more
Increasing traffic volumes in both passenger and freight transport are presenting a huge challenge to many carriers. Read more
A multi-million-dollar upgrade of Dakabin train station in the Queensland Moreton Bay region, including a brand-new multi-storey car park, has been officially opened. Read more
Queensland Rail has again successfully achieved White Ribbon Australia Workplace Accreditation, reinforcing its commitment to create a workplace where employees feel safe, respected and supported. Read more
Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division’s new ticketing system in Queensland has reached a major milestone, with Translink passengers now beginning to use credit and debit cards and smart devices to pay for travel on the Ferny Grove line of the passenger rail system. Read more
Two-way track installation has been completed for Stage One of Sydney’s Parramatta Light Rail (PLR) project. Read more
South Australia’s much-delayed electrified Gawler rail line for passengers will finally open this Sunday – the first time since it was closed in December 2020. Read more
A mini-tunnel boring machine has arrived onsite as major works continue to remove the two dangerous and congested level crossings at Union Road and Mont Albert Road in east suburban Melbourne.
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Metro Trains’ risk and human factors advisor Deborah Loats is a shining example of how young, ambitious employees are being given the opportunity and support to make a real difference in the rail industry. Read more