The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to guarantee that a Coalition Government will support the planned extension of the Gold Coast light rail to the Gold Coast Airport. Read more
METRONET forges ahead with $6 billion boost
The Western Australian Government’s METRONET program is continuing to transform Perth, as a number of job-creating projects reach peak construction, with $6 billion allocated over the next four years in the 2022-23 State Budget. Read more
Transforming the everyday for 150 years
Global technology company Siemens owes its formation to the genius of its founder, Werner von Siemens. Read more
$200 million boost for WA regional rail freight
Western Australia’s key agricultural areas will receive a funding boost for freight infrastructure, following a joint Commonwealth and State funding commitment of $200 million for the first package of the Agricultural Supply Chain Improvement (ASCI) program. Read more
Works increase reliability of West Moreton line in wet weather
More than $24 million in track upgrades are pushing ahead to bolster the reliability of Queensland’s western rail system, making it more durable and resilient to weather impacts, while supporting more than 220 local jobs. Read more
Train builds boost for Ballarat
The Victorian Government is delivering a major boost for local jobs in Ballarat with recruitment underway for skilled manufacturing, procurement, testing, and factory fit-out roles as part of the X’Trapolis 2.0 train build.
Budget boost for Victorian transport accessibility
The Victorian Government is set to upgrade the accessibility of train stations, bus stops, and tram stops across the state, thanks to a $157.8 million package of works included in the State Budget. Read more
Lubrication partnership keeps trains moving
Visitors at the recent AusRAIL PLUS Conference couldn’t help but notice the range of lubrication systems displayed at the stand jointly manned by SKF and JSG. Read more
Largest light rail contract in Australia
Global smart and sustainable mobility leader Alstom has signed a framework contract with Department of Transport Victoria for the provision of 100 Flexity low-floor Next Generation Trams (NGTs) for the largest urban tram network in the world. Read more
C-Series railcar rolls off WA rank
The first C-Series railcar built in WA at the METRONET Bellevue Railcar Manufacturing and Assembly Facility has rolled into the next stage of production, and is undergoing testing at the newly completed High Voltage Testing and Commissioning Facility. Read more