The preferred proponents have been announced for the METRONET Byford Rail Extension and METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal projects in WA. Read more
Proposal beats a track to Rowville
Melbourne’s Knox City Council is lending its voice to support a proposed trackless tram route between Caulfield Station and Rowville, with connections at Monash University and Chadstone Shopping Centre. Read more
On the right track with CHK
Imagine if railway companies could monitor the health of the pneumatic and electric points along the tracks. Read more
Albury Station to house VLocity trains
Work is now underway on a stabling upgrade at NSW’s heritage-listed Albury Station to house new VLocity trains. Read more
European push for trains over trucks
The largest private rail freight operator in Europe says rail transport is indispensable towards achieving climate objectives of reducing carbon emissions. Read more
WA Fast Rail study welcomed
The Australasian Railway Association has supported the WA Government’s investigation into the viability, benefits and costs of a Fast Rail link connecting Perth to the regional city of Bunbury. Read more
Job site safety support with BIM
It’s well known that building information modeling (BIM) has set the bar high when it comes to saving time and money — the two project resources against which your construction progress and performance are typically measured. What may not be as well-known is BIM’s ability to protect another key project resource: your on-site team. Read more
Making rail parts talk
Bonnie Ryan, GS1 Australia director – freight, logistics and industrial sectors, on barcoding and the innovative i-TRACE program. Read more
Cockburn Central Station loses face
A Carnaby’s black cockatoo now flies proudly from the top of Cockburn Central Station tower in Perth, consigning to history its much-maligned predecessor. Read more
Victorian government ardent over Arden Station
The Arden Station surrounds will look much greener and boast better access for passengers, following the latest design developments for one of the Metro Tunnel Project’s five new underground stations. Read more