Iron ore train - credit BHP Billiton

BHP expansion threatened by dust debate

A battle over dust levels in the Pilbara mining export town of Port Hedland could threaten BHP Billiton’s plans to …

Looking into the crystal ball to keep the rail industry on track

ANALYSIS: Scott Peters explains how rail companies can best take advantage of sophisticated technologies including asset management systems, IoT and …
Car key. Photo: Ingram Publishing

End of the road? Why it might be time to ditch your car

COMMENT: Think you couldn’t possibly do without your car? There are more options than you might think, Anthony James writes. …
Resleepered track on WA's Leonora Branch Line. Photo: Brookfield Rail

Brookfield working on “extensive” flooding damage to East-West railway

Heavy flooding in Western Australia has left four key railways out of action this week, including the key connection between …
Aurizon coal wagons. Photo: Aurizon

Harding ‘focused’ after ‘solid’ first half

Aurizon chief executive Andrew Harding says a $162 million turnaround in the rail operator’s net profit after tax in the …
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QR targets ex-staff with job ads

Queensland Rail has begun advertising for former guards and drivers to re-join the company after a short-staffing crisis last year …
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Trad back in as Qld transport minister

After spending last week as Queensland’s acting transport minister following the resignation of Stuart Hinchliffe, Jackie Trad has been formally …
Crowding Sydney Trains. Photo: Transport for NSW

Police collaborating on Sydney Trains behaviour program

Bad behaviour is being targeted on the Sydney Trains network with at least 10 people charged by Police Transport Command …
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Trucks, people urged to stay clear of Main North Line

KiwiRail has warned drivers and pedestrians to steer clear of the Main North Line on New Zealand’s South Island, despite …
Perth B-series train. Credit: Creative Commons / DBZ2313

Labor wants Morley-Ellenbrook underway by 2019

WA Labor has extended its push to win over voters ahead of the March election, committing to have the Morley-Ellenbrook …

300 hectare fire damages, closes Christchurch-Greymouth line

KiwiRail has announced the Christchurch-Greymouth line between Cass and Springfield will be closed for as long as six weeks after it …