Australian Competition and Consumer Commission boss Rod Sims has said the private sector will generally do a better job of running public infrastructure, but has warned against giving private owners free
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New strategy, $12m to manage SA level crossings
South Australia will invest $12 million over the next four years to improve the safety of its level crossings, while at the same time considering the removal of various crossings around the state.
Transport
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ARTC network in disarray as workers strike
Hundreds of freight, coal and passenger rail services are being delayed or disrupted in New South Wales and north-east Victoria after union workers began strike action on Wednesday morning.
The protected
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Fortescue to maintain rail figures in 2016/17
Australian miner Fortescue Metals Group has announced plans to keep export figures stable in the 2016/17 financial year, after it revealed strong fourth quarter numbers last week.
The iron ore miner announced
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Logs move from road to rail at Wellington
Ian Ackerman:
Log transport to Wellington’s CentrePort from the hinterland has transitioned from road to rail with the inauguration of the 2.8 hectare Waingawa log hub in the Wairarapa near
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Qube buys Aurizon out of Moorebank for $99m
Logistics firm Qube has acquired full control of the in-development Moorebank Intermodal Hub after it agreed to buy out joint venture partner Aurizon.
The ASX-listed logistics business, which has just
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Innovation, efficiency to remain crucial to heavy haul: Broad
In this Q&A with Rail Express publisher Informa Australia, Australasian Railway Association boss Danny Broad talks about the crucial role heavy haul rail plays in the Australian economy, and
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Date set for Asciano split after court approval
A formal timeline has been set in motion for the split and takeover of Australian port and rail giant Asciano, after the plan was approved by the NSW Supreme Court on July 28.
Friday, July 29 will be the
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Foreign Investment Review Board won’t challenge Asciano takeover
The Foreign Investment Review Board will raise no objections to the break-up and takeover of port and rail giant Asciano, the ASX-listed logistics firm has said.
Asciano said on July 27 it had received
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Murray Basin project well underway
Victorian agriculture minister Jaala Pulford says port competitiveness was a key factor in deciding to invest in the upgrade of the rail network in north-western Victoria.
The $220m Murray Basin project
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