First east west connection begins testing

Perth’s first east-west line connection, the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link, and the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project have reached a major milestone, with the first test train running today.
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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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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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RTBU calls for better rail connections for the South Coast to Sydney

Building the long-awaited Maldon-Dombarton line to connect Port Kembla to the Macarthur region would be a game-changer for both passenger and freight rail in the state and is an example of the kind of rail projects the NSW Government should be looking at elsewhere, according to the RTBU.
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