Victorian transport minister Jacinta Allan has given some insight into the state’s plans in the near future, identifying expressions of interest stages about to begin on a pair of major contracts.
“As
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Third historic tram restored
Five key steps have gone into the restoration of a third W-Class tram, which was put back into service to operate on Yarra Trams’ City Circle line this week.
The refurbished tram will join two historic
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Old trams retired in Melbourne
Some of Melbourne’s oldest trams are being retired after close to 40 years of service as more next generation E-Class trams are added to the network, Yarra Trams said on Monday.
“The retirement
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Vic’s public transport consultation to start in June
Community consultation on Victoria’s first ever long-term strategy for regional public transport will kick off next month.
Aimed at developing a 20 to 30-year scheme, the Regional Network Development
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FBI called in to probe projectile theory
Investigators have called on the FBI following speculation that an Amtrak train, which derailed last week in Northern Philadelphia, was struck with a projectile.
Train 188 was operating between Washington,
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Perth’s latest B-series order reaches halfway mark
The newest train on Perth’s rail network entered service on Monday, marking the halfway point in the state’s $244 million purchase of 22 B-series trains.
Consisting of three carriages and capable of
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WA Budget: Rolling stock, radios and railways
New rail cars, a radio renewal program and funding commitments for long term projects are all included for the rail industry in WA’s state Budget, announced on Thursday.
State treasurer Mike Nahan
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Over the air – what rail can learn from Qantas
Michael Killeen says the asset management experiences of the aviation industry can act as learning examples for the Australian rail industry.
Currently Qantas’ 747 and 767 fleet manager, Killeen will
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5 million passengers make G:link a light rail success story
Gold Coast light rail is seeing nearly 18,000 passenger trips a day, and recently hosted its 5-millionth passenger, just 289 days after being opened.
Australia’s newest light rail network, G:link was
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$116m for new train stabling sites for SE Qld
Jackie Trad has announced the preferred contractor to design and build train stabling facilities in four locations across the South East Queensland.
Trad, Queensland’s deputy premier and minister for
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