This week marks a major milestone for New South Wales’ regional rail network as UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL) begins its 10-year tenure as the custodians of Country Regional Network’s (CRN’s) 5500 kilometres of railway infrastructure.
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CAF signed on for more Auckland trains
CAF (Compañía Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) has signed a contract for the supply of 23 new electric units for Auckland in New Zealand. The contract, worth in excess of €130M, includes the maintenance of the trains until the end of 2025 and has an extension option for up to 5 additional units.
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Cattle rail contract to boost jobs
Watco East West has been selected to operate cattle rail transport services in North West Queensland, adding to its South West and Central West Queensland lines.
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New era begins for Auckland passenger rail
Auckland One Rail (AOR) has begun its partnership with Auckland Transport (AT) as the new passenger rail operator.
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Rare opportunity for Aurizon
Australia’s largest rail freight business, Aurizon, is supporting the exciting growth trajectory of Lynas Rare Earths in WA with the announcement of a new five-year transport and logistics services contract through to 2026.
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TBMs ordered for Sydney Metro West
The $1.96 billion tunnel construction for the Sydney Metro West project is on track to commence before the end of this year, with the first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) currently ordered and under construction.
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Rio Tinto seeks WA rail car manufacturers
Rio Tinto has called for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Western Australian manufacturers to build 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron ore mining operations.
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Pakenham project powers ahead
Three more dangerous and congested level crossings in Melbourne’s south-east are set to go – making the Pakenham Line completely level crossing free by 2025 – with a total of 22 level crossings being removed on the line.
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Contracts for Western Sydney Airport metro line
Major works are set to commence on the new Sydney Metro-Western Sydney Airport metro line after a $1.8 billion contract was awarded to CPB Contractors and Ghella to build the new twin metro rail tunnels.
The first of four mega tunnel boring machines will be in the ground by early 2023 to deliver 9.8 kilometres of twin metro rail tunnels in two sections, under the first major contract to be awarded as part of the project.
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Design contract for first tranche of Inland Rail Victoria
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has engaged McConnell Dowell to complete the first phase of designs and early delivery activities for Inland Rail in Victoria.
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