The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union (RTBU) has signalled its opposition to coastal shipping reforms that would enable foreign-flagged ships to compete for domestic freight volumes.
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Freight coalition unite in calling for rail container incentive scheme
Freight and logistics groups have called out the NSW government’s undermining of its own mode share target for containers carried by rail into Port Botany.
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC), Freight
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Resumption of Murray Basin Rail project a “national priority”: Rail freight businesses
First section of Inland Rail complete
The first section of Inland Rail, linking Parkes and Narromine in the NSW Central West, has been completed.
A ceremonial opening of the line was held today, September 15, at Peak Hill, where the first
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Code commits states and territories to keep freight flowing
State, territory and federal infrastructure and transport ministers have released an enforceable code for the border control of freight movements; however, differences remain.
The code follows the previously
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Permits required for freight crossing NSW border from Victoria
Freight rail personnel travelling from Victoria to NSW will have to apply for a permit, under new regulations imposed to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The new rules were imposed on July 8
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Extra freight trains threaded through the Sydney network
Extra freight services have been running across the Sydney network to service the increased demand for essential supplies and to ensure Australia’s exports get to ports.
Chair of the Freight on Rail
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Joint communiqué affirms indispensability of rail freight
Australia’s largest rail freight operators and infrastructure managers have welcomed statements by Australian governments ensuring that rail freight services continue despite state border closures and
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