Captis enables simple digitisation of traditional monitoring and measurement processes, operating where others cannot – at the far edge. Read more
Inland Rail boost for STEM project
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has partnered with Beaudesert State High School in Queensland for the launch of the school’s first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Mastery Program aimed at developing dynamic future leaders. 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
Unlocking policy gridlock for Australia
An Australian-first review will aim to unlock the continuing policy constraints holding back the efficiency of the nation’s rail freight industry. Read more
The evolution of mobile communications
Siemens Mobility has been at the forefront of railway mobile communications for more than 25 years, with the company’s GSM-R cab radio system providing operators worldwide with a robust and secure platform for voice and data communication. Read more
Major investment charges electric vehicle transition
The first electric vehicle research facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere will be established at RMIT University in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Read more
Sensor system for autonomous rail
A sensor system for Obstacle Detection, Classification and Tracking (ODCT) has been designed to help make autonomous rail transport more efficient, less costly to operate, and capable of 24/7 functionality while minimising accidents. Read more
Qld University, Aurizon team up in green hydrogen trial
The University of Queensland has teamed up with Australia’s largest rail freight operator, Aurizon, on a research project to help reduce the carbon emissions of the company’s locomotive fleet. Read more
Training for the future
The Victorian Tunnelling Centre has produced its first round of graduates, with 26 current and former trainees now working on the city-shaping Metro Tunnel Project. Read more
Get on board the Learning Express
The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) has launched its Learning Express program, which features four brand-new short online courses. Read more