Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop has attracted interest from global leaders in tunnelling and construction, with submissions received from five world-class bidders to build the twin tunnels for SRL East. Read more
Flinders Street Viaduct reinforced for next 75 years
Restoration work on the historic rail bridge connecting Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station in Melbourne has been completed to ensure the bridge is safe and strong for the next 75 years. Read more
NSW commits funds to faster rail
A new $500 million commitment in the 2022-23 NSW Budget will bring faster rail a step closer, along with quicker and more reliable connections between Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle. Read more
Sustainability award for Bell-Moreland level crossing removal project
More than six months since the Bell to Moreland level crossing removal project in Melbourne’s Brunswick and Coburg wrapped up, it has been awarded a leading score of 98 points from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC), the highest rating ever awarded in Australia. Read more
Dakabin Station upgrades delivered
A multi-million-dollar upgrade of Dakabin train station in the Queensland Moreton Bay region, including a brand-new multi-storey car park, has been officially opened. Read more
Most advanced smart ticketing for Queensland
Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division’s new ticketing system in Queensland has reached a major milestone, with Translink passengers now beginning to use credit and debit cards and smart devices to pay for travel on the Ferny Grove line of the passenger rail system. Read more
Switch to be flicked for Gawler line
South Australia’s much-delayed electrified Gawler rail line for passengers will finally open this Sunday – the first time since it was closed in December 2020. Read more
Dora the Bora makes debut
A mini-tunnel boring machine has arrived onsite as major works continue to remove the two dangerous and congested level crossings at Union Road and Mont Albert Road in east suburban Melbourne.
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Albury VLocity trains return with additional monitoring
V/Line have reinstated VLocity trains on two passenger services on Victoria’s Albury line, following investigations into minor dents to the outer edges of the train wheels. Read more
New Greater Bendigo stations arrive early
New stations at the Victorian towns of Huntly and Raywood will open in mid-July – months ahead of schedule – connecting growing communities around Bendigo to train services sooner. Read more