The WA Government has allocated more than $5.7 billion to deliver its transformational METRONET program over the next four years. The commitment was announced in the State Budget handed down last week. Read more
Infrastructure plan revealed
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the release of the 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan, which calls for a new wave of infrastructure reform to fully leverage the Australian Government’s $110 billion infrastructure spend and drive the national COVID-19 recovery. Read more
KiwiRail announces NZ Connect service
A new weekday rail service between Auckland and Christchurch is being launched to help New Zealand businesses grappling with disrupted ports and shipping lines. Read more
New rail operator for Auckland
Auckland will have a new passenger rail operator from next year. Read more
Fast forward for Moora rail works
WA grain authority CBH is advancing works at the rapid rail outloading and rail siding extension in the Wheatbelt siding of Moora, as the bulk handler plans to get more tonnes to port quicker through its outloading projects. Read more
Green light for Mariyung fleet from ONRSR
The Mariyung fleet of trains has received the last tick of approval from the independent Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator and is set to start carrying customers.
‘Steady-as-she-goes’ Vic budget, say Public Transport users
Investment by the Victorian government in rollingstock is welcome, but the Public Transport Users Association is also seeking more detail. Read more
Meeting mobility needs while growing industry: The Victorian Rollingstock Strategy
Ensuring that rollingstock supply keeps up with the boom in infrastructure construction is a significant task for Victoria, but the state has a plan to do it.
Engineering across the lifecycle: Building sustainability into the future of rail
Over the course of her career, Amy Lezala has brought a systems approach to rail engineering, one that will be useful as rail confronts its sustainable future.
A safe pair of hands: Robert Tatton-Jones brings a life-long career in rail to Adelaide operations
From shop floor to c-suite, Robert Tatton-Jones brings a lifetime of rail experience to the management of Adelaide’s rail services.