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Understanding fatigue in rail

Fatigue has been found to be a factor in 21 per cent of all high-risk incidents in the rail industry. Some of the effects of serious fatigue are comparable to being over the drink driving limit: poor judgements, slow reactions, poor memory and impaired vision among others.
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Joshua FarrellDecember 12, 2024, 8:54 amDecember 12, 2024

Industry organisations, Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Research & Development, Research & Development, Research and Development

A focus on supporting the Asia Pacific

The UK’s Rail Safety and Standards Board is bringing its skillset to Australia to support the development of the industry.
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Joshua FarrellJuly 30, 2024, 9:21 amJuly 30, 2024

Fast Rail, Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand), Rail Supply, Research & Development, Rolling stock & Rail Vehicle Design

King rules that UK high-speed rail offers lessons

Federal infrastructure and transport minister Catherine King is in the UK to have a first-hand look at high-speed rail in that country.
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Ray ChanJuly 18, 2023, 2:23 pmJuly 19, 2023

Legal & Compliance, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Plant, Machinery & Equipment, Products & Technology, Rail Supply, Research & Development, Sustainability, Workforce

First tenants for Rockhampton Railyards

The rejuvenation of Queensland’s historic Rockhampton Railyards has taken a further step forward with the announcement of the two major tenants for the site — local manufacturer CQ Fibreglass Direct, and Queensland Rail.
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Ray ChanJune 5, 2023, 12:54 pmJune 5, 2023

Digitalisation, Engineering, Environment and Sustainability, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Plant, Machinery & Equipment, Products & Technology, Rail Express features, Research & Development, Rollingstock & Manufacturing, Technology and IT

Siemens Mobility leads way in local manufacturing

Meeting the challenges of the rail industry, along with providing local innovation and capability, have been critical to Siemens Mobility’s success in manufacturing rail infrastructure equipment in Melbourne for almost 140 years.
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Ray ChanMay 15, 2023, 11:34 amMay 18, 2023

Events, Freight Rail, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Rail Supply, Research & Development, Rollingstock & Manufacturing, Sustainability

Call for industry to unite in decarbonisation

The chief operating officer for Fortescue Metals Group’s iron ore operations, Dino Otranto, has called on the industry to rally together in facing the challenges posed by climate change.
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Ray ChanMarch 29, 2023, 9:45 pmApril 3, 2023

Digitalisation, Events, Products & Technology, Research & Development, Track & Civil Construction

RISSB Technology and Innovation Conference agenda

The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) has released a future-focused agenda for its Technology and Innovation Conference in Sydney this March.
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Ray ChanJanuary 24, 2023, 6:28 amJanuary 25, 2023

Legal & Compliance, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Products & Resources, Research & Development, Workforce

Government pledges to boost rail manufacturing

The Federal Government has outlined a fresh vision for a renaissance of rail manufacturing in Australia.
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Ray ChanDecember 9, 2022, 7:26 pmDecember 9, 2022

Inclusion and Diversity, Products & Technology, Research & Development, Resources

Bowen Rail fuels engineering dreams

Lincoln Thicker’s dreams of being an aerospace engineer are one step closer, thanks to a balsa wood scale model of a Formula One car, and Bowen Rail Company (BRC)’s new Community Partnership Program.
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Ray ChanNovember 10, 2022, 12:07 pmNovember 10, 2022

Latest Contracts, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Research & Development

Malaga more than just a rail station

Western Australia’s first dedicated screen production facility is a step closer – with detailed due diligence to commence on a 16-hectare site within the Malaga METRONET station precinct in Perth’s north-east.
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Ray ChanNovember 9, 2022, 2:56 pmNovember 16, 2022

Research & Development

Understanding fatigue in rail

A focus on supporting the Asia Pacific

King rules that UK high-speed rail offers lessons

First tenants for Rockhampton Railyards

Siemens Mobility leads way in local manufacturing

Call for industry to unite in decarbonisation

RISSB Technology and Innovation Conference agenda

Government pledges to boost rail manufacturing

Bowen Rail fuels engineering dreams

Malaga more than just a rail station

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