THE Australian Rail Track Corporation’s Inland Rail Skills Academy has launched a pilot program aimed at helping high school students gain work experience and skills development.
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Risk warning around level crossings
With a bumper grain harvest freight lines will be as busy as ever, increasing the risk of accidents
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UGL scores crucial contract for Country Regional Network
UGL is set to establish a control centre in Orange as part of its commitment to regional New South Wales
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Operators, manufacturers increase focus on accessibility
Businesses across the rail sector are increasing their focus on accessibility through communication and internal change.
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SA Transport Minister confirms January 31 handover date for train services
South Australian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Corey Wingard has confirmed that Keolis Downer will begin operating the Adelaide’s heavy rail network as of January 31.
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Proposals to protect rail workers as part of COVID-19 response
Unions and industry associations have proposed extra protections for rail workers as the response to COVID-19 continues across Australia.
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Staff arrangements mark next step in Adelaide rail hand-over
The South Australian government has confirmed that 83 staff drivers will take up an employment offer from Keolis Downer to drive trains once Keolis Downer begins operating the Adelaide passenger network at the end of January.
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Former airline crew take up roles on Sydney Trains
Airline crew who were stood down from their roles due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now getting in the drivers cabin and serving customers with Sydney Trains.
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Roll out of New Intercity Fleet delayed until 2021
Transport for NSW has confirmed that the New Intercity Fleet (NIF) will not be in passenger service in 2020, with the trains expected to first run in early 2021.
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Using technology to plan dynamically in times of uncertainty
For rail operators, there is no part of their business that hasn’t been affected by the impacts of COVID-19. However, one area that has been increasingly dynamic, as the pandemic has continued, is the scheduling of the timetabled services and distribution of trains and staff to facilitate its delivery.
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