The Victorian Government is investing in innovative ways to use recycled materials, with discarded and used plastics being turned into railway sleepers. Read more
Yarra Trams serve coffee for a cause
For Change Co has partnered with Yarra Trams to open a new social enterprise cafe aimed at tackling youth homelessness in Melbourne’s Bayside. Read more
Feedback sought on Parramatta Light Rail stage 2
The New South Wales Government is inviting western Sydney locals and stakeholders to have their say on the Parramatta Light Rail stage 2 preferred route, as well as 15 stop locations between Camellia and Sydney Olympic Park. Read more
Greenery on the scenery
As finishing works continue around the new Melbourne stations at Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach, an exciting milestone has been reached with planting taking place along the rail corridor and across the three station precincts. Read more
Narrabri to Turrawan line feedback invited
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is inviting the community to have their say on the proposed upgrade to about 35 kilometres of track between Narrabri and Turrawan in NSW. Read more
Lightbulb moment for Metro Trains
Metro Trains Melbourne is supporting a more sustainable network by switching out saloon lighting systems on its X’Trapolis and Siemens Nexas fleets to more modern and energy-efficient LEDs. Read more
Knorr Bremse purification system effective against COVID
Many train passengers are still reluctant to return to public transport with the fear that other passengers may be carrying COVID. Read more
New report confirms need for more rail freight
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has released a new report outlining how government and industry can support greater use of rail freight as it kicks off the first day of AusRAIL PLUS in Sydney. Read more
New design casts serious shade on station
Sydney rail commuters travelling on the Illawarra Line will notice Como Station’s impressive transformation, showcasing innovation and an appreciation of the local environment. Read more
Plastic fantastic for Cross River Rail
In a first for Queensland’s rail network, Cross River Rail is using recycled plastic fibre reinforcement for concrete during construction of the new Mayne Yard North stabling facility. Read more