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Major SRL works contract out for tender
The next major works contract for Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East between Cheltenham to Box Hill in Melbourne is now …
Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Freight Rail, Inland Rail, Freight Rail, Major Projects & Infrastructure
Inland Rail removes Cusack St footbridge
One of the impediments to allow double stacked trains to pass safely through Victorian city Wangaratta, the Cusack Street footbridge, …
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Lighting the way for safety at crossings
A trial of innovative lighting infrastructure designed to increase driver awareness and reduce the associated risks for motorists and trains …
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ARTC industrial action terminated
Disruptive industrial action on New South Wales’ ARTC rail services has been called off at the last minute.
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Sydney Airport tunnelling under way
It’s full steam ahead on the Sydney Metro-Western Sydney Airport project, with tunnelling of the new 23-kilometre line now underway. …
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$17 million accessibility upgrade for Blackheath station
The iconic Blackheath Station in New South Wales is now fully accessible, after a $17 million accessibility upgrade of the …
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Hopkins to head NTC
The Federal Government has appointed Michael Hopkins as Chief Executive of the National Transport Commission (NTC) for a five-year term.
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John Holland to build Downer train facility
Downer EDI has partnered with John Holland to design, build and commission a state-of-the-art, purpose-built train manufacturing facility as part …
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Martinus secures S2P and A2I Inland Rail contracts
Martinus Rail has been awarded a $403.5 million contract to design and construct enhancement works on the Stockinbingal to Parkes …
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Sydney Rail Repair Plan barrels ahead
New South Wales’ Rail Repair Plan is moving full steam ahead, with 350km of track repaired by 5800 crew working …
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