Outgoing Inland Rail CEO Richard Wankmuller talks about the project he says will become an “economic engine” for Australia. Read more
Faster, more frequent trains for Shepparton
Work to deliver nine daily return services and faster journeys for passengers using Melbourne’s Shepparton station will soon be under way. Read more
Inland Rail upgrade continues despite COVID
Construction continues along the Narrabri to North Star (N2NS) section of the Inland Rail alignment in NSW, despite the statewide lockdown recently imposed to arrest a major surge in COVID cases. Read more
Higher vaccination priority needed for transport workers
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has joined the calls for freight workers to be given higher priority in the Federal Government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout program. Read more
CBH chooses Aurizon as rail services provider
The CBH Group has announced Aurizon as its preferred provider of above rail operations following a request for proposal process. Read more
Cutting it fine – motorists warned to play it safe at level crossings (with footage)
Footage of dangerous near misses at level crossings has been released to remind motorists to take extra care this National Rail Safety Week. Read more
Prioritise freight worker vaccinations, says Scurrah
The vaccination of essential freight workers should be accelerated says Pacific National chief executive Paul Scurrah. Read more
Brad Williams appointed Australian Logistics Council CEO
Brad Williams has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Australian Logistics Council. Read more
Port Botany rail contracts awarded
Two major contracts have been awarded for the construction of the $400 million Port Botany Rail Line Duplication.
Covid testing boost for freight rail workers
Pacific National Australia has thanked the New South Wales government for providing additional resources for COVID testing of essential freight workers at Taree.