Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development Catherine King sets out how rail transport could lead Australia out of a COVID-19 recession.
In July 2019, prior to
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Election results keep rail on track in ACT and NZ
Election results over the weekend have reconfirmed the pipeline of rail projects on both sides of the Tasman.
In the ACT, where the Labor-Greens coalition government was returned with a likely increased
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Albanese launches Labor’s Rail Manufacturing Plan
A National Rail Manufacturing Plan would be formed to ensure that federal money spent on rail projects in Australia leads to local manufacturing of rollingstock if Labor was elected federally.
Opposition
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Albanese puts high speed rail at the centre of COVID-19 recovery
Anthony Albanese will argue for high-speed rail to be a central part of the rebuilding of Australia’s economy following coronavirus (COVID-19), according to reports.
In a speech to be delivered to the
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Labor pushes for high speed rail investment
High speed rail could once again be on the table, with federal Labor transport spokeswoman Catherine King describing the project’s potential as an “economic game changer” for Australia after the
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Suburban Rail Loop starts next phase at Box Hill
The Victorian Government is carrying out geotechnical work on the Suburban Rail Loop project, signalling the start of extensive ground works.
The geotechnical work encompasses borehole drilling to depths
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Victorian Government launches trial of plastic rail sleepers in Melbourne
The Andrews Labor Government has begun an 18-month trial of railway sleepers made from recycled plastic.
Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio and Minister for Public Transport Melissa Horne were
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Albanese announces picks for shadow cabinet
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has announced Labor’s new Shadow Ministry, which meets for the first time in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Albanese on June 3 referred to the surprise Liberal-National election
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Labor reveals state budget ‘transport blitz’ for Victoria
The Victorian Government has unveiled plans to commit record funding for road and rail projects across the state in what it has referred to by Premier Daniel Andrews as a “blitz” for suburban transport.
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V/Line to benefit from influx of new drivers
V/Line has revealed plans to boost driver numbers in Victoria by 20 per cent by the end of 2020.
The move is in keeping with promises made by the Andrews Labor Government to increase regional rail reliability
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