An improved electronic train ordering system will be installed on the Bendigo and Echuca Line, after the Victorian and federal governments agreed to a $300 million funding boost.
The modernised train ordering
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Monitoring processes improved following rail flood incident
An out of service water level sensor led an Aurizon freight train to plough through flood waters that had inundated a rail bridge near Tully, Queensland, in 2018.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau
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Crews closing in on new stations, track, roads from Cheltenham to Mentone
Crews are over halfway to completing the largest ever level crossing removal blitz in Victoria.
Since May 23, up to 1,700 people have worked to remove three level crossings and construct two new stations
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Where are rail’s “shovel-ready” projects?
Rail experts are calling for more plans to be developed to a “shovel-ready” stage, so that rail can take advantage of current infrastructure funding announcements.
With the federal government looking
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HS2 going digital to save time, cost, carbon
On the most expensive railway on earth, the pressure to get the build right first time is leading to the project team innovating in digital engineering.
In the design and construction of the UK’s HS2,
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Regional freight strategy identifies upgrades to WA network
The Western Australia state government has released a targeted program of regional freight rail upgrades to get more agricultural freight onto rail.
Rail improvements are suggested in each of the regions
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Inland Rail independent flood panel members announced
The federal and Queensland governments have announced the members of the independent Inland Rail flood modelling review panel.
The five members are Mark Babister, Tina O’Connell, Ferdinand Diermanse,
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Corridors give shape to future Western Sydney Airport links
The NSW government has confirmed the rail corridors linking the future Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis to the Sydney passenger and freight networks.
Transport Minister Andrew Constance said that
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Duplication of rail essential: Committee for Greater Frankston
Duplication of the rail line to at least Langwarrin is essential for better public transport in Greater Frankston, according to a local advisory body.
Following Infrastructure Australia listing Frankston
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Roadheaders meet at future Town Hall station
A significant milestone has been reached on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project, as three roadheaders meet at what will be the site of the new Town Hall station.
The three roadheaders have been at work
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