The Australasian Railways Association has welcomed significant funding for rail projects around Victoria in the State Budget. Read more
Goodbye to the greens
Green dots have been removed from all NSW modes of public transport. Read more
Tap into a dozen fare-free days
Millions of free trips will be taken across NSW’s Opal network as people tap into a fare-free period designed to boost business and get the community moving. Read more
Rail patronage on the rise
Rail passenger numbers rose in the fourth quarter of 2021, signalling a return of people to the office as COVID restrictions were relaxed and lockdowns removed. Read more
Rail worker among WA COVID cases
The WA Department of Health has confirmed two individual cases of COVID at mine sites in the state’s Pilbara and Mid West regions, with one of them being a rail worker at BHP’s Yandi iron ore mine. Read more
Security measures for AusRAIL PLUS
The organisers of AusRAIL PLUS, to be held in Sydney from Feb 28 to March 2, have reiterated a raft of security measures to support a safe, productive and high-quality experience. Read more
Fares reimposed for post-midnight rides
Fares will be reintroduced on Transperth’s post-midnight trains on Friday and Saturday nights from February 4, for a three-month trial. Read more
Cattle rail contract to boost jobs
Watco East West has been selected to operate cattle rail transport services in North West Queensland, adding to its South West and Central West Queensland lines. Read more
Queensland regional services reduced
Queensland Rail will temporarily reduce some regional services due to an increasing number of employees in COVID-enforced quarantine. Read more
Call for RAT kits access to be prioritised
Leading Australian rail freight operator Pacific National says securing adequate numbers of Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits for workers continues to be a major challenge for the national supply chain. Read more