The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has taken another step towards construction of Inland Rail in Queensland with the signing of an agreement with a Brisbane-based joint venture. Read more
Port Botany rail contracts awarded
Two major contracts have been awarded for the construction of the $400 million Port Botany Rail Line Duplication.
Four-day shutdown for Hunter Valley reconditioning works
Sections of the Hunter Valley rail network will be shut down from February 9 to 12 to allow for major maintenance work. Read more
Richard Wankmuller to retire, step down from leading Inland Rail
CEO of Inland Rail Richard Wankmuller will end his term at the helm of the Inland Rail project by mid 2021. Read more
EIS for Border to Gowrie open to public comment, Cecil Plains route ruled out
The Queensland government has released the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Border to Gowrie section of Inland Rail for public exhibition. Read more
Victorian manufacturer awarded contract for Inland Rail turnouts
ATSB reviewing derailments, finalises reports
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is currently investigating two derailments that occurred in late 2020. Read more
Meeting business and community expectations
In an exclusive interview with Rail Express, Mark Campbell, CEO and managing director of ARTC sets out his vision for the national rail track organisation.
ARTC clarifies need for further investment in Inland Rail
The ARTC has clarified the reasons behind an additional $5.5 billion equity injection from the federal government for the delivery of Inland Rail. Read more
Funding allocated to make Narrabri to Turrawan Line Inland Rail-ready
The federal government will spend $44.7 million to upgrade 35km of the Narrabri to Turrawan Line in north-western NSW. Read more