Australia’s largest private rail freight company is calling on governments to simplify deployment and use of rapid antigen testing (RAT) to help screen essential rail freight workers for COVID. Read more
City Rail Link back to work
City Rail Link expects a rapid and successful return to work at its Auckland construction sites today, with strict health and safety protocols operating in line with the New Zealand Government’s COVID Alert Level 3 announcement. Read more
Disruptions continue on most V/Line services
Coaches continue to replace the majority of V/Line services as hundreds of frontline V/Line staff continue to isolate to contain the spread of coronavirus. Read more
Return to work for CRL
City Rail Link expects a rapid and successful return to work at its Auckland construction sites on Wednesday, with strict health and safety protocols operating in line with the New Zealand Government’s Covid-19 Alert Level 3 announcement. Read more
Full capacity for Pacific National
Pacific National is increasing its services to keep Australia’s supply chain moving during the pandemic. Read more
V/Line disruptions after positive tests
More than 300 of the V/Line workforce have been required to isolate after five positive COVID tests were detected in among V/Line drivers and operational staff. Read more
RTBU issues vaccination stance
The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union has issued its position on mandatory vaccination of its members. Read more
Greater off-peak travel needed in COVID normal: Infrastructure Victoria
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
Using the lessons of the past to drive innovation for the future: Peter Smith of SCT Logistics
Recognising a career of over 40 years in the rail freight industry, in November this year SCT Logistics founder and current director Peter Smith was awarded the Australian Freight Industry Award for Personality of the year. To mark the accolade, Rail Express sat down with Peter to hear how the company emerged from humble beginnings to where it stands today. Read more