<p>The drivers of a Cairns-bound freight train got more than they bargained for on a routine trip last week when a 200 kg crocodile lumbered across the track.</p> <p>The
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Gowrie-Grandchester report released
<p>A report determining a future rail corridor between Helidon and Grandchester in Queensland was released last week for public comment.</p> <p>The draft report completes
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Sniffer dogs on Sydney trains
<p>Police sniffer dogs can check passengers on the Sydney train network under new powers being introduced this week.</p> <p>New South Wales police minister Michael Costa
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Shortlist for Gold Coast light rail study
<p>Queensland Transport has short-listed four firms to conduct a feasibility study into a light rail system for the Gold Coast.</p> <p>Transport minister Steve Bredhauer
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Tranz Rail sets new coal record
<p>Tranz Rail set a new monthly coal haulage record through the Southern Alps from the west coast to the Port of Lyttleton last month.</p> <p>Nearly 170,000 tonnes of coal
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Auckland seeks help for fleet upgrade
<p>Auckland Regional Council is looking for a rolling stock consultant to help it purchase 25 diesel-powered units for its new passenger service.</p> <p>The council has
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Fourth annual Rail Summit coming up
<p><em>Lloyd’s List DCN’s</em> National Rail Infrastructure Summit is on in June and will look at key initiatives for development of the national rail track.</p>
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ARA wants annual budget allocation
<p>The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) wants the Federal Government to start an annual rail allocation of at least $200m in next month’s Budget.</p> <p>ARA
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Tranz Rail names new CFO
<p>Wayne Collins has been named as Tranz Rail’s new chief financial officer to replace Mark Bloomer, who resigned this month.</p> <p>Tranz Rail managing director
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2001 a good year for Bombardier
<p>Bombardier reported consolidated revenues of C$21.6bn for the year ended January 31, with its transportation division contributing C$7bn to this result.</p> <p>This
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