Anthony Albanese will argue for high-speed rail to be a central part of the rebuilding of Australia’s economy following coronavirus (COVID-19), according to reports.
In a speech to be delivered to the
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Growing a nation-building industry
Fourteen days into her tenure as CEO of the ARA, Rail Express sat down with Caroline Wilkie for an exclusive interview – her first major interview since taking over from incoming chairman,
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NIF being tested under its own power on NSW network
NSW’s New Intercity Fleet (NIF) is undergoing testing under its own power, in a significant step forward for the regional rail fleet.
Minister for Transport Andrew ConstanceNIF inspected the new trains.
“When
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Design released for locally-made new VLocity sets
The design of the new VLocity trains for the North East line in Victoria have been released.
The new model will be manufactured by Bombardier at its Dandenong workshops, said Minister for Public Transport,
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Deal complete for 1,500 cars for Berlin underground
Swiss-based railcar manufacturer Stadler has won the contract for 1,500 underground metro cars for the Berlin transport network, Berliner Vekehrsbetriebe (BVG).
The framework agreement, worth up to 3 billion
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COVID-19 stimulus package: what it means for businesses in rail
The federal government has announced a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australian businesses in business, so what does this mean for the rail sector?
As the entire global economy faces significant
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Meeting the growing demand for intermodal freight
CFCL Australia’s Matthew Roberts told Rail Express about the fleet lessor’s flexible approach, and how it’s responding to growing intermodal demand.
The growing volume
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WA transport minister defends railcar manufacturing in Bellevue
Liza Harvey, leader of the opposition in Western Australia, has labelled railcar manufacturing as a practise from a bygone era.
In a speech to the state’s business community at the Business News Politics
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Qube purchases four Australian-made locomotives
Qube has awarded the contract to build four locomotives to UGL, part of the CIMIC Group.
The four locomotives will be built in Newcastle at UGL’s workshops there, said UGL’s managing director Jason
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Construction begins on Bellevue railcar manufacturing site
Work has begun on the Bellevue manufacturing site, where Western Australia’s fleet of railcars will be built, tested, and maintained.
Part of the Metronet project, the $46 million facility will be where
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