Features
Decarbonisation, Sustainability
First battery hybrid trains by Siemens used in Germany
The first four battery-powered trains from Siemens Mobility begin regular service, marking an important milestone in Germany.
Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Infrastructure Projects, Major Projects & Infrastructure
75th level crossing removed in Victoria
The Victorian Government has removed Melbourne’s 75th dangerous and congested level crossing, with traffic returning to Bedford Road in Ringwood …
Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Track Construction, Major Projects & Infrastructure
Metro tunnel nears completion
The Victorian Government’s Big Build is forging ahead this autumn, with significant work continuing to remove level crossings, build new …
Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Major Projects & Infrastructure
A transcontinental dream fulfilled
This year is the 20th anniversary of the AustralAsia Railway, which connects South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Projects, Rollingstock & Manufacturing
Australian company to deliver steel for QTMP
The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program’s (QTMP) facility near Maryborough will be built with steel supplied by a Beenleigh company through …
Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Safety
Update on cyclone Kirrily in Queensland
Recent heavy rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to impact Queensland Rail’s regional network according to Queensland …
Contracts and Projects, Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Train Stations, Industry Infrastructure, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Rail Express features
MTR: integrated success for metros
With more than 40 years of experience, Hong Kong-based rail operator MTR has accumulated valuable experience from managing generations of …
Contracts and Projects, Contracts, Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Industry Infrastructure, Legal Compliance, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Rail Express features
The value of collaborative contracting
With the rail infrastructure sector booming in Australia, it is becoming increasingly important that all parties in projects get involved …
Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Contracts and Acquisitions, Major Projects & Infrastructure
Martinus, FCC Construction Australia sign MoU
Martinus and FCC Construction Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on railway infrastructure projects, both …
GS1, Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Rail Supply, Workforce, Certification & Training, Standards and Regulations, Operations & Maintenance
Managing the master material
In 2021, the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Board endorsed the use of the National Product Catalogue (NPC) to enable suppliers …
Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Rail Conferences, Industry Infrastructure, Rail industry events, Operations & Maintenance