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Ballandean siding works complete

In a major milestone for heritage rail groups and tourism, Queensland Rail has completed restoration works at the Ballandean rail siding, paving the way for heritage train services to once again connect communities and attract visitors to the region.

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Smarter noise protection for railways

The transportation revolution is in full swing, and noise protection in railway transport plays a key role. After all, who would want an eight-meter-high noise barrier right outside their door? However, innovative developments are emerging in noise protection directly at the source—on the track itself.
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In principle funding agreement for Mid West freight rail upgrade

The West Australian Government has confirmed detailed planning for upgrades to the freight rail between the Carnamah and Mingenew section of the Midland Line will commence later this year after an in principle funding agreement was reached with Arc Infrastructure.
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Silencing the Tracks: The S&V Rail Damper’s Game-Changing Innovation

In the ever-evolving world of rail transport, the demand for quieter, smoother, and more efficient rail systems is higher than ever. A game-changing innovation comes from the company of Schrey & Veit (S&V) in Germany.
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What driving the Yanchep line is like

With the Yanchep Rail Extension now finished, train drivers Karimudeen (Kari) Khan and Matt Leeson shared what it was like to drive some of the first trains on the 14.5 kilometres of new track as part of the driver familiarisation program.
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Staying at the cutting edge

Key Source Rail is working closely with its partners to deliver quality track maintenance equipment for Australia and New Zealand.
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