Visitors at the recent AusRAIL PLUS Conference couldn’t help but notice the range of lubrication systems displayed at the stand jointly manned by SKF and JSG. Read more
Rail privatisation contract may be terminated
South Australia Premier-elect Peter Malinauskas is yet to confirm if he will move to end the $2.1 billion rail network privatisation contract signed by the Marshall Liberal government. Read more
Arc and Aurizon in Tronox task
WA’s freight rail manager Arc Infrastructure welcomed the first new task on its rail network in five years when Tronox, a producer of titanium dioxide, shifted from coastal shipping to rail in February. Read more
Milestone for new Brisbane station
A station box installed at a record-breaking depth of 50 metres beneath Brisbane has been completed as part of the construction of Brisbane CBD’s first new train station in more than 120 years. Read more
Full steam ahead for Gold Coast stations
The Gold Coast’s new Pimpama station is targeting to be operational in 2024, with the starting date brought forward in response to significant population growth in the area and associated demand for public transport services, as well as strong community support. Read more
Largest light rail contract in Australia
Global smart and sustainable mobility leader Alstom has signed a framework contract with Department of Transport Victoria for the provision of 100 Flexity low-floor Next Generation Trams (NGTs) for the largest urban tram network in the world. Read more
New lease of life for high voltage substation
Mayne Yard depot’s crucial substation at Bowen Hills in Queensland has been revamped and upgraded, with the multi-million dollar modernised facility now up and running after being commissioned over the four-day Easter weekend. Read more
Four more for the axe
Four level crossings in the Melbourne suburb of Preston will be gone for good next month, with trains set to run on a new elevated rail bridge along the Mernda line in May. Read more
NZ scenic train operations resume
KiwiRail’s Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific scenic train operations will resume later this year, with the addition of new travel packages and tours which will encourage travellers to explore regional New Zealand. Read more
Vital health connection complete
A vital connection on the Metro Tunnel linking Royal Parade and the future Parkville Station to Victoria’s world class medical and research precinct is now complete. Read more