There is the potential for thousands of jobs to be created in Australia and to support the country’s economic recovery from COVID-19 if more trains were built locally, according to CEO of Weld Australia,
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Berejiklian criticised for NSW train manufacturing comments
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has been criticised for comments that local manufacturers of rollingstock are not up to scratch.
On Wednesday, August 26, Berejiklian said at a media conference, “Australia
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The NRAP: Putting reform into action
Bringing together representatives from all facets of the rail industry, the National Rail Action Plan (NRAP) is setting a template for rail’s future.
On a chilly Adelaide day in August 2019,
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Final preparations before construction begins on Narrabri to North Star Inland Rail
The final shipments of steel rail and concrete sleepers for the Narrabri to North Star section of Inland Rail have arrived as the last planning approvals are finished.
With these deliveries completed construction
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ACCC clears Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier
Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier can go ahead in Australia, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announcing that it will not oppose the sale.
After Alstom formally announced
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TMS supplier selected for Digital Systems program
Preparations taking place for next stage of Sydney Metro
Civil works are underway and stabling facilities are being constructed to connect the existing Sydney Metro line with its extension to the City and Southwest.
In Rouse Hill, the current stabling yards
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WA funds local manufacturing and maintenance of railcars
The Western Australian government will ensure more rollingstock maintenance and manufacturing happens in WA, with a $40 million investment and a new focus on building iron ore cars in the state.
$40m will
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KiwiRail expands scenic train services
All of KiwiRail’s scenic services will return this summer, and the operator will add the Northern Explorer to its range of services.
To meet the demand for domestic rail touring KiwiRail is looking to
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