City Rail Link expects a rapid and successful return to work at its Auckland construction sites on Wednesday, with strict health and safety protocols operating in line with the New Zealand Government’s Covid-19 Alert Level 3 announcement. Read more
Qld regional railway crossing safety reminder
An increase in near miss incidents at regional railway crossings has sparked a serious safety reminder for the school holidays, as well as a $500,000 investment in new CCTV technology in Northern Queensland. Read more
The VeloGleis – eliminating accident risks
The VeloGleis is a solution for the merging of cycling and rail transport. Read more
Rail Freight Action Plan to lead focus on reform
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched its Rail Freight Action Plan, confirming its advocacy agenda to support greater use of rail freight. Read more
Full capacity for Pacific National
Pacific National is increasing its services to keep Australia’s supply chain moving during the pandemic. Read more
AEO accreditation for Aldridge
Railway signal manufacturer Aldridge has achieved Authorised Engineering Organisation status, recognising its excellence in innovation and engineering. Read more
Bridging the gap at Hallam
The first L-beams have been lifted into place over the new Hallam Station and rail bridge in Melbourne. Read more
Renovation disruption at Central Station
Queensland Rail is boosting reliability of facilities at its busiest transport hub, with two 40-year-old escalators set to be replaced at Central Station’s outer concourse from October. Read more
Rail trespass legislation reintroduced to Parliament
WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has reintroduced the Government Railways Amendment Bill to the State Parliament. Read more
Budget boost for WA transport program
The WA Government has allocated more than $5.7 billion to deliver its transformational METRONET program over the next four years. The commitment was announced in the State Budget handed down last week. Read more