Adelaide will have at least 34 electric multiple unit (EMU) trains from Bombardier after 12 were added to the manufacturer’s orderbook late last week.
Bombardier said on June 28 it had won a contract
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Sydney’s last S-set train retired
After more than four decades in operation the last of Sydney’s S-set train fleet has been retired, meaning all of Sydney Trains’ rollingstock is now air-conditioned.
Sydney Trains boss Howard Collins
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NZ details rail spending plans
The New Zealand Government has provided more detail for its rollingstock and rail revitalisation program after the recent budget committed roughly $1 billion to renewing the nation’s rail network.
In
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Final B-series railcar delivered to Perth
The West Australian Government aims to sign a deal for its next generation of passenger trainsets by the end of 2019, after taking delivery of the final B-series railcar from EDI Rail-Bombardier’s site
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WA submits ATC business case for federal funding
West Australian transport minister Rita Saffioti says a newly-submitted business case for Automatic Train Control (ATC) will pave the way for federal funding to improve signalling on Perth’s rail network.
The
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A material difference: Getting the specs right in today’s rail market
With a massive pipeline for rail and rollingstock in Australia and New Zealand, suppliers must be keenly aware of what’s on offer in the global market for modern materials desired by operators and track
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Deciding on the right drive system for your next RRV
One of the many considerations to be made by track builders and maintainers deciding on their next road rail vehicle (RRV) for hire, lease, or purchase, is which drive system is most preferable for the
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NZ budget provides $1bn for KiwiRail, extra money for City Rail Link
A $1 billion funding package will facilitate the “long overdue” redevelopment of KiwiRail, with money set aside for new rollingstock, track and supporting infrastructure.
KiwiRail will receive $375
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ARA seeking next CEO; Broad endorsed to replace Herbert as chair
Danny Broad will finish up as CEO of the Australasian Railway Association, and has been endorsed to succeed Bob Herbert as Chairman at the end of 2019.
The ARA announced on Thursday evening both Broad
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140k ride ‘transformational’ Sydney Metro on opening day
NSW transport minister Andrew Constance has hailed Sydney Metro’s opening as a huge success, with almost 140,000 passenger journeys reported on its opening day on Sunday, and a successful first weekday
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