A brief shutdown of construction due to COVID-19 restrictions couldn’t stop the newly extended Flinders Line opening before the end of 2020. Read more
First tunnel boring machine arrives at future State Library Station
Tunnel boring machine Joan has broken through at the future State Library Station, in a step forward for the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project. Read more
CEO of Suburban Rail Loop Authority appointed
The Victorian government has chosen to appoint an experienced public servant to lead the management of the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, as planning and early works continue. Read more
Martinus wins tracklaying and overhead contract for CRL
Martinus Rail has won the contract for rail supply, track, and overhead wiring for the City Rail Link in Auckland, New Zealand. Read more
Dual gauge track to link Somerton to Port of Melbourne
The Commonwealth and Victorian governments have announced $16.2m in funding for a dual-track connection to the Somerton freight hub. Read more
ARTC clarifies need for further investment in Inland Rail
The ARTC has clarified the reasons behind an additional $5.5 billion equity injection from the federal government for the delivery of Inland Rail. Read more
Funding allocated to make Narrabri to Turrawan Line Inland Rail-ready
The federal government will spend $44.7 million to upgrade 35km of the Narrabri to Turrawan Line in north-western NSW. Read more
RTAA continuing to recognise excellence amid disruption
The RTAA has kept up its calendar of events throughout 2020, with more opportunities to engage and connect in 2021.
Summer of construction heating up for Victoria’s rail infrastructure projects
ARTC gets $5.5bn equity injection for Inland Rail enhancements
The federal government has confirmed that enhancements to the Inland Rail project will be funded through a $5.5 billion equity injection into the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC). Read more