The Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) held its last event on June 25 and officially closed on July 1 leaving a gap in the Australian rail industry’s research and development landscape.
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Worker transfer deal maintains train manufacturing jobs in Ballarat
The Victorian government has brokered a deal to transfer manufacturing staff from Alstom’s manufacturing site in Ballarat to Bombardier’s maintenance depot in the same regional town.
The deal was agreed
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Capacity increase on NSW transport network from July 1
Global railway associations highlight post-COVID mobility improvements
A trio of global railway associations have noted that rail is part of the solution to the linked crises of climate change and coronavirus (COVID-19).
In a joint statement, the associations highlight how
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Targeting accuracy and precision with laser sensors
Bestech is providing the local rail industry with access to products such as laser sensors that are used in driving advanced solutions.
The fundamentals of rail wheel interaction have been
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Alstom signs agreement to introduce hydrogen-powered trains to Italy
Train manufacturer Alstom and Italian energy infrastructure company Snam have signed a five-year agreement to pave the way for hydrogen trains to run in Italy.
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Scissor crossing and new trains in preparation for City Rail Link
A new scissor crossing has been installed at Mt Eden, in Auckland, to allow trains continue running while work on the City Rail Link continues.
The crossing was installed in an around-the-clock operation
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Filling the gap
Bombardier is helping rail operators achieve zero emissions on unelectrified track with its battery electric units while slashing lifecycle costs.
One of the key benefits of rail travel
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Cohesive approach to research and development needed to maximise rail investment
A new report will provide the rail industry with recommendations to ensure that research leads to a thriving technology and innovation culture within the rail industry.
The Australasian Railway Association
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SA releases roadmap for safe COVID-19 travel
The South Australian government has released a public transport roadmap to get passengers back on trains, trams, and buses safely.
The plan draws on the Australian Health Protection Principle Committee
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