Aurizon worker. Photo: RailGallery.com.au

8.7mtpa coal haulage deal shifts from PN to Aurizon

Rail operator Aurizon has announced an 8.7 million tonne per annum coal haulage contract with energy generator AGL. The contract …

SCT runs inaugural train from Wodonga terminal

Operator SCT is this week running its first official train from the recently-developed Logic terminal at Wodonga, the Victorian town …

10 crossing upgrades on Tasmania’s Melba line

Tasmanian infrastructure minister Rene Hidding has welcomed the awarding of a contract by TasRail for the upgrade of 10 level …

14 years’ jail for former Metro worker

A serial arsonist who derailed a train last November has been sentenced to 14 years’ jail, according to court reports. …
Carmichael coal map. Photo: Shutterstock / Graphic: Adani

Carmichael granted ‘critical’ status

Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government has declared Adani’s proposed Carmichael mine and rail project as ‘critical infrastructure’, in an effort to reduce …
Rail track. Photo: Shutterstock

Consultation begins on Maryborough-Ararat reopening

Consultation with local communities about the potential re-opening of Victoria’s Maryborough to Ararat railway line has begun. Disused for over a …

Bill introduced to create Cross River Rail Delivery Authority

Queensland’s Labor Government has introduced a Bill into Parliament to establish a Delivery Authority for Brisbane’s proposed Cross River Rail …
Perth B-series train. Credit: Creative Commons / DBZ2313

Stronger powers to prevent Perth train graffiti

Serial graffiti offenders will now be banned from buses, trains and stations in Western Australia, after the state government approved …

Downer announces new rail boss, CFO

Engineering and services firm Downer has promoted its acting rail boss, and acting chief financial officer, to their respective roles …
Aurizon coal wagons. Photo: Aurizon

Aurizon bullish on coal

Increasing global demand for steel and Australia’s export infrastructure advantage will help drive strong business in the coming decades for …
Moorebank Artist's Impression: MIC

Trio of rail projects added to Infrastructure Australia priority list

Perth’s airport rail line, the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal, and the Adelaide-Tarcoola Rail Upgrade have all been added to Infrastructure Australia’s …