Designs have been released for the removal of the Webster Street level crossing in Dandenong, Victoria, and the new road underpass connecting Princes Highway-Lonsdale Street to Cheltenham Road.
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Crossing removal project alliance
An alliance comprising Fulton Hogan Construction, Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) and the Level Crossing Removal Project will deliver the $171 million contract to remove three level crossings at Melbourne’s south-east.
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New lease of life for level crossing equipment
A range of railway equipment from the former Clyde Road level crossing in Berwick has been given to the Puffing Billy steam railway, fast-tracking upgrade works at the popular tourist attraction in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges.
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Largest light rail contract in Australia
Global smart and sustainable mobility leader Alstom has signed a framework contract with Department of Transport Victoria for the provision of 100 Flexity low-floor Next Generation Trams (NGTs) for the largest urban tram network in the world.
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More trains more often on Cranbourne Line
Passengers on Melbourne’s Cranbourne Line will benefit from more trains, more often with 50 extra services running per week from Sunday, 13 February 2022 – one year ahead of schedule.
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Work begins on port rail shuttle
Major works are now underway to deliver a $28 million track connection that will enable freight to be transported from Dandenong South to the Port of Melbourne by rail, cutting transport costs for businesses and taking trucks off arterial and suburban roads.
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Extension for Alstom servicing contract
Alstom has secured an important extension to a key servicing and maintenance contract in Victoria.
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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.
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Melbourne road closed to enable elevated rail line construction
A major road in Melbourne’s north has been closed to traffic to allow for the installation of giant bridge beams to carry the raised Upfield line.
Bell Street in Coburg was closed to enable cranes to
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Victoria, Commonwealth fund freight connection between Dandenong and Port of Melbourne
A new freight rail connection in Dandenong South will remove 100,000 trucks of Melbourne’s roads a year.
The new rail line will connect the Salta Properties freight hub in Dandenong South with the Melbourne
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