The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) has charged a Victorian train driver over a safety breach, alleging he exposed numerous passengers and crew to the risk of death or serious injury by recklessly passing through multiple red signals while talking on a mobile phone.
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WA Budget boost for METRONET projects
The 2023-24 Western Australian State Budget has included $13.6 billion worth of investment on transport infrastructure, with $5.9b allocated for the Government’s transformational METRONET program.
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Budget confirms review into infrastructure spending
As foreshadowed by infrastructure minister Catherine King, this year’s Federal Budget has realigned spending toward the government’s priorities, including the infrastructure sector.
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ARA welcomes net zero roadmap
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s $7.8 million investment in a Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan to support the decarbonisation of the transport and infrastructure sectors.
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Victorians vote with feet over fare cap
Victorian commuters saved millions of dollars on public transport fares last month after the regional fare cap came into effect, transforming the way people travel across the state.
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Melbourne tram operations open for tender
Interested parties are asked to apply for pre-qualification in the 2024 operations and maintenance contract for the Melbourne tram network.
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Website promotes careers for work in rail
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched a new campaign to promote rail careers, highlighting the significant opportunities that exist within the growing industry.
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Sydney Metro facing major challenges
The New South Wales Government will carry out a comprehensive independent review into the whole Sydney Metro program, to determine how to salvage the current projects.
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Queensland Rail charged over Westwood fatality
The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) has charged Queensland Rail with three offences relating to management of safe systems of work following a fatality in Westwood in 2021.
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Charges laid over coal train protest
Police have laid charges against some of the activists who took part in a coal protest in the New South Wales city of Newcastle on Sunday.
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