Applications are now open for the next Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation intake, the award-winning qualification for transport accident investigation developed in partnership by RMIT University and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Read more
The Victorian Government is set to upgrade the accessibility of train stations, bus stops, and tram stops across the state, thanks to a $157.8 million package of works included in the State Budget. Read more
Green dots have been removed from all NSW modes of public transport. Read more
With campaigning now underway for the 2022 Federal election, Metro Trains Melbourne is reminding campaigners that political parties are prohibited from displaying any political advertising or allowing any political candidate, party or group to hand out political material or affix posters to station premises. Read more
Queensland Rail has appointed Kat Stapleton to lead the long-established Queensland transport organisation. Read more
Rail transport operators, infrastructure managers and contractors now have access to safety critical communications, derailment and investigation training from the one provider – the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB). Read more
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) have joined forces to lead a new research project to quantify opportunities to streamline type approvals in the rail industry. Read more
Reliance Rail, the public-private partnership that owns 78 Waratah trains and leases them to the New South Wales government, has secured funding from a dozen banks in a first-of-its-kind green loan model. Read more
Following the release of Pacific National’s inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for Financial Year (FY)2020, Pacific National has released its FY 2021 ESG Report incorporating its ESG strategy including expanded goals for Australia’s largest private rail freight operator. Read more
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. Read more