A breakdown in risk management processes contributed to the 2020 derailment of an XPT passenger train at Wallan, Victoria, which resulted in two fatalities.
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Phone calls cost train driver $20,000
The Victorian train driver who exposed his passengers, and those on another train, to the risk of a collision while talking on his mobile phone, has been fined $20,000 in the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court.
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Siemens Mobility signs interoperability MoC
Siemens Mobility has signed the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with governments and industry, aimed at enhancing rail interoperability throughout Australia and addressing long-standing legacy issues in the rail industry.
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Bank keeps rail industry on the MOVE
Since its inception, MOVE Bank has recognised and championed the indispensable role of the rail sector in propelling Australia’s development.
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ONRSR backs Rail Safety Week
The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) is again throwing its support behind the upcoming Rail Safety Week (August 7-13), using the important period to highlight the responsibility of everyone for safety on the network.
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Fatigue conviction for rail safety worker
The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) has welcomed the finalisation of proceedings against a rail safety worker in New South Wales who pleaded guilty to three charges relating to serious and repeated fatigue breaches of Rail Safety National Law (RSNL).
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Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A approved
The Federal Government, through the National Capital Authority (NCA), has granted works approval to extend the light rail network in Canberra from its current southern terminus at Alinga Street to a new stop at Commonwealth Park.
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Light rail plan for Green Square
A light rail connection between the industrial heartland of Green Square and Sydney city are among the key priorities in an updated access strategy and action plan.
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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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