Preparation for the 18-month closure of Perth’s Armadale train line is ramping up, with works on three new bus interchanges now under way.
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Testing times for Sydney Metro lines
On-track testing is currently underway along the Sydney Metro 15.5-kilometre twin metro railway lines from Chatswood to Sydenham, ahead of services starting through the CBD in 2024.
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Managing a site hive of construction activity
Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Inland Rail contractor McConnell Dowell is using specialist noise, dust and vibration monitoring equipment at its Victorian construction projects to ensure the disruption to local communities is kept to a minimum. A smart device, known as Site Hive, provides real time data and allows the builders to monitor and manage the impact of construction on the local community.
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Silver bullet for Queensland outback tourism
Two 52-year-old Queensland-built, 2000 class ‘Silver Bullet’ railmotors (lightweight railcars) are boosting tourism by bringing the romance of rail to outback Longreach.
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New depot and contract wins for GLH
It’s been a productive 2023 so far for Queensland business George’s Loader Hire (GLH), expanding operations with the opening of a new depot in Rockhampton, and winning two major contracts with Aurizon and one with Queensland Rail (QR).
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At the CORE of technical progress
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (a society of Engineers Australia) will be hosting its biennial Conference on Railway Excellence (CORE) 2023 next month.
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Sydney Metro releases Corporate Plan update
Condition Monitoring and Rail Tunnelling
Condition monitoring continues to play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of railway systems.
With extensive networks and heavy reliance on trains for transportation, it is
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Infrastructure spend retained in Victorian budget
The Victorian Budget has provided another $7.3 billion to keep delivering transport projects in the state.
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New test milestone for Queensland ETCS
A train from the Queensland New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) fleet has completed its first low speed ETCS dynamic test on the Shorncliffe line: a significant milestone in preparing for travel through
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