Technology and IT – Rail Express

Aurizon worker. Photo: RailGallery.com.au

Aurizon applicants likely had personal data stolen

Rail operator Aurizon says people who have used its online careers portal since 2009 may have had their personal data accessed by an unknown entity. ...

Queensland to fund modern contactless payments

The Queensland budget, announced on Tuesday, includes funding for contactless payments on public transport via smart phone and bank card,…
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Driverless minibuses could be ideal first-mile solution

It might not be effective now, but the development of self-driving vehicles could be a game changer for public transport…
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Federal budget, tenders update, R&D highlight May-June issue

The latest edition of Rail Express magazine is now available to read in its digital, true-to-print format. Highlights of this issue…
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Melbourne Tram. Photo: RailGallery.com.au

Myki extended to smartphones under trial program

A select group of Melbourne commuters will soon be able to use Android smartphones to pay for travel on public…
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$7.3m training centre opened at UoW

Federal education and training minister Simon Birmingham has officially launched the University of Wollongong’s new rail training centre. ITTC Rail…
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Melbourne to host UITP 2021

The International Association of Public Transport has selected Melbourne as the host city for its massive Global Public Transport Summit…
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Real-time train occupancy data to be shared with passengers

Sydney Trains passengers will be able to choose their carriage based on real-time train occupancy data, in what NSW premier…
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Melbourne C-Class trams get new information screens

New information displays have been installed on 36 of Melbourne’s C-Class trams, in an effort to improve accessibility for passengers…
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