A High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) with advanced signalling technology is about to get its first run through the Melbourne rail network. Read more
Industry prepares for Rail Safety Week
Rail Safety Week seeks encourages commuters as well as pedestrians to be more aware and alert around rail tracks at all times. 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
Monitoring overhead electrics
The OHCAM system has made the process of identifying potential faults from pantograph and overhead network video recordings easier. Read more
ATSB welcomes appointment of new chief commissioner
Angus Mitchell has been appointed chief commissioner and chief executive of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau by the Australian government. Read more
Kiama incident report emphasises risk controls
A report into an incident at Kiama, on behalf of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, has emphasised risk controls measures to avoid a reoccurence.
Freight rail challenges from Covid
Freight rail challenges have been brought on by the latest round of Covid-19 restrictions in both New South Wales and Victoria. Read more
ALC wants Covid testing sites for freight workers
THE Australian Logistics Council has called on the NSW government to set up on-site COVID testing facilities at major freight terminals. Read more
KiwiRail cautions truckies after spate of bridge strikes
KiwiRail is warning truck drivers of the impacts of bridge strikes after incidents where trucks hit rail bridges in Auckland. Read more
Deborah Spring appointed to lead RISSB
Deborah Spring has been appointed CEO of RISSB, beginning a new era for the important organisation. Read more