Construction of the Stabling and Maintenance Facility for Parramatta Light Rail’s new fleet of vehicles has commenced in Camellia in Sydney, marking a significant milestone for the project. Read more
New opportunities for Melbourne city rail freight
Port of Melbourne has officially broken ground on the Port Rail Transformation Project (PRTP). Read more
New e-locomotive on Pilbara mine
WA mining company Roy Hill has become the first purchaser of US-based freight train manufacturer Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive. Read more
Ensuring trusted information for rail and transit
With recent advances in technology, the rail sector has accumulated a wealth of data about its operations, which offers opportunities for improvements across the networks. Read more
One step ahead with voestalpine
Global condition monitoring technology leader voestalpine Railway Systems uniquely provides both rolling stock and railway infrastructure monitoring systems, with proven solutions for metro, mixed traffic, heavy haul and high speed networks. Read more
Siemens shines spotlight on sustainability
Global transport solutions leader Siemens Mobility has reaffirmed its goal of improving sustainability and livability to rail industry leaders and stakeholders from across the Asia Pacific region. Read more
Sensors help keep wheels rolling
According to reports provided by Australasian Railway Association (ARA), the value of the rail industry to the Australian economy has grown by $3.7 billion since 2016. Particularly, in 2019, the industry contributed more than $30 billion to the economy. Read more
Christmas frenzy for Auckland metro network
KiwiRail, Auckland Transport and City Rail Link are finalising plans for an unprecedented Christmas works program to improve and upgrade the Auckland metro rail network. Read more
Inner West bus commuters to get discount fares
Passengers on replacement buses for the closed Inner West Light Rail will receive 50 per cent discount on their fares, as the NSW government considers other ways to improve public transport to parts of the city impacted by the tram outage. Read more
Shepparton upgrades heat up
The arrival of summer will coincide with a hot streak of major works on the Shepparton Line Upgrade in Victoria. Read more