For Melbourne to return to a safe COVID normal on transport, the Victorian government will need to encourage more commuters to travel in off-peak periods, a report from Infrastructure Victoria has found. Read more
Proposals to protect rail workers as part of COVID-19 response
Unions and industry associations have proposed extra protections for rail workers as the response to COVID-19 continues across Australia. Read more
Masks now the new normal on more rail systems
Face masks and coverings are becoming an increasingly common feature on transportation networks across Australia. 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.
Welcome to COVID normal, and here is why we need it to stay
COVID-19 broke down long standing curfew policy barriers in record time because they made sense to both the supply chain industry and communities alike, writes ALC CEO Kirk Coningham.
Public transport use settling at new norm: Infrastructure Australia report
After COVID-19 lockdowns, public transport patronage has settled back at a ‘new norm’ of 60-70 per cent of pre-pandemic patronage, a new report from Infrastructure Australia has found. Read more
Former airline crew take up roles on Sydney Trains
Airline crew who were stood down from their roles due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now getting in the drivers cabin and serving customers with Sydney Trains. Read more
Learning the lessons of COVID-19 to build a future transportation network
If there was one phrase that was said in every session of AusRAIL Live & On Demand, it would be “never waste a good crisis” and in the final discussion of the three-day program, focus turned to exactly how rail would come out of 2020 and implement the lessons learnt during COVID-19. Read more
Cracking the rail innovation code: AusRAIL Day 2
Finding continuity in crisis: Bombardier’s successes through 2020
Bombardier Transportation Australia has had a solid year in spite of the pandemic, thanks largely to their commitment to local manufacturing. Rail Express speaks to ANZ President, Wendy McMillan.