The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has published a rail construction tendering guide that provides advice to governments to streamline procurement for rail construction. Read more
Construction begins on Narrabri to North Star leg of Inland Rail
The first sod on phase one of the Narrabri to the North Star section of Inland Rail was turned on Friday, November 27 in the north-western NSW town of Moree. Read more
Surface and civil works package released for Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport
Sydney Metro has released the surface and civil alignment works package for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport. Read more
NSW, Vic boosting infrastructure spending as way out of COVID recession
Analysis from Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) has demonstrated the scale of the increase in infrastructure spending in this year’s NSW and Victorian budgets. Read more
Sydney Harbour Bridge rail deck to be replaced
The rail deck on the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be replaced during January 2021.
A 10 day shutdown of the line in early January will allow for the current timber deck to replaced with a concrete structure, said Sydney Trains acting chief executive Suzanne Holden. Read more
Byford Rail Extension early works begin as Australind taken out of service
The first works towards the Byford Rail Extension have begun, with road works to replace the Thomas Road level crossing in Byford underway. Read more
Vic budget puts funds down for next generation trams
The Victorian government has confirmed $1.48 billion to locally build 100 modern, accessible trams to replace A and Z class rollingstock. Read more
Works paused on SA rail infrastructure projects
During South Australia’s six-day “circuit-breaker” lockdown, work on rail infrastructure projects will come to a halt. Read more
VLocity trains on their way to Shepparton
The Victorian government has committed to fund stage three of the Shepparton Line upgrade, which will enable VLocity trains to run nine return services a day between Melbourne and northern Victoria. Read more
Turnouts and bridges focus of upgrade work during Hunter Valley Network shutdown
During a three-day shutdown, upgrades to turnouts and bridges in the Hunter Valley Coal Network have been taking place. Read more