SKF Hybrid deep groove ball bearings with high performance two-piece cage in PEEK material offers more flexibility in design choices.
By allowing higher rotational speeds than bearings with common cages,
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Rail wagon assembly returns to WA
UGL and longstanding client BHP have re-introduced wagon assembly into Australia, via a pilot scheme involving rail wagon construction at UGL’s Bassendean site in Perth, Western Australia.
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Rail manufacturing a highlight of Federal Budget
The Federal Government says its first Budget has honoured the pledges made to voters, while also managing the economy in an uncertain global environment.
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TBMs arrive for Sydney Metro West
The first tunnel boring machines (TBMs)have arrived for the Sydney Metro West project, ready to start construction on the new 24-kilometre tunnels which will connect Greater Parramatta to the Sydney CBD.
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Steady progress on Inland Rail N2NS section
Progress on the Narrabri-to-North Star (N2NS) part of the Inland Rail project is progressing well, with new bridges built, new track laid and old sleepers replaced along much of the line.
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MATISA opens Australian workshop
Swiss track machine manufacturer MATISA established its Australian subsidiary in 2018, fast gaining a name for the quality of its equipment, tamping machines and track renewal systems.
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Freight rail resilience a critical priority
Australia can no longer remain complacent about enhancing the resilience of the country’s freight infrastructure.
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Conference focuses on rail freight opportunities and growth
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is hosting its inaugural Rail Freight Conference, bringing together senior executives from the rail freight and intermodal sectors to discuss the major issues impacting the industry.
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Regional Rail design challenge looks at city of future
Students across regional Victoria are being given the chance to pitch their ideas on the future of public transport with the expansion of the Regional Rail Revival Design Challenge 2050 competition.
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Maintaining tracks for four decades
With a full range of capabilities for keeping the country’s lines in top shape, Melvelle Equipment has grown rapidly and now enjoys growing support from its domestic and international customer base.
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