Recent heavy rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to impact Queensland Rail’s regional network according to Queensland Rail Head of Regional Scott Cornish.
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Improved access at Grafton and Casino
People with mobility issues or travelling with young children now have much easier access to the Grafton and Casino train stations in New South Wales, following the completion of station upgrades.
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TrackSAFE webinar for R U OK? Champions
The TrackSAFE Foundation will be hosting a webinar for rail industry members keen to champion the Rail R U OK? cause.
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Anger over rail safety accreditation fees
Rail safety accreditation fees are set to skyrocket for small rail freight operators due to changes proposed by the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) to come into effect on July 1.
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Better risk management from NSW derailment
A systemic transport safety investigation has highlighted a range of issues related to a significant freight train derailment on the New South Wales (NSW) north coast.
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Green Star recognition for METRONET stations
Three stations being built under the METRONET New Bayswater Station and Morley-Ellenbrook Line projects in Perth have acquired Green Star Design Review ratings, and are all on track to receive a 5 Star Green Star – Railway Stations v1.1 assessment.
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Safety warning after Adelaide rail near-misses
South Australians are being reminded to be vigilant and avoid taking safety risks around trains and trams – with new vision released highlighting recent close calls in Adelaide that almost ended in tragedy as people risked their life in front of oncoming trains.
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No more ‘Give Way’ on WA level crossings
A major safety review into Western Australia’s public road, passively-controlled level crossings has recommended removal of all Give Way signs on public road level crossings as active warning controls are put in place.
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Metro Trains urges safety on escalators
Figures released by Metro Trains show that there was an average of 20 slips, trips and falls on escalators per month across Melbourne’s rail network in 2022. There were 225 incidents in total in that period.
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New test milestone for Queensland ETCS
A train from the Queensland New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) fleet has completed its first low speed ETCS dynamic test on the Shorncliffe line: a significant milestone in preparing for travel through
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