The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched its Rail Freight Action Plan, confirming its advocacy agenda to support greater use of rail freight. Read more
Bridging the gap at Hallam
The first L-beams have been lifted into place over the new Hallam Station and rail bridge in Melbourne. Read more
Renovation disruption at Central Station
Queensland Rail is boosting reliability of facilities at its busiest transport hub, with two 40-year-old escalators set to be replaced at Central Station’s outer concourse from October. Read more
Rail trespass legislation reintroduced to Parliament
WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has reintroduced the Government Railways Amendment Bill to the State Parliament. Read more
V/Line disruptions after positive tests
More than 300 of the V/Line workforce have been required to isolate after five positive COVID tests were detected in among V/Line drivers and operational staff. Read more
RTBU issues vaccination stance
The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union has issued its position on mandatory vaccination of its members. Read more
Rail safety roadshows in North Queensland
Queensland Rail is touring Far North Queensland, promoting critical rail safety messages to more than 5000 school students across Innisfail, Gordonvale, Cairns and Kuranda. Read more
Award for High Voltage campaign
Queensland Rail’s successful High Voltage Can Jump campaign has won the prestigious Gartner Communications Award in the Small Idea, Big Impact category, claiming the title over 91 other entries from around the world. Read more
Rail workers urged to vaccinate at Super Sunday
Rail construction workers should book their at the NSW vaccination hub’s Super Sunday , the Australasian Railway Association says. Read more
Rural rail awareness the focus of Rail Safety Week
New research shows more than three quarters of serious vehicle collisions with trains in New Zealand occur in provincial towns and rural areas. Read more