Early geotechnical works are continuing as part of the first stages of the Suburban Rail Loop.
Having begun in November 2019, during April a number of site investigations have taken place in Clayton, Burwood,
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The divergent future of intermodal in Australia
While increasing freight volumes are putting pressure on infrastructure in some locations, elsewhere limited growth is leading to projects being deferred.
Intermodal terminals were
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Dual multimillion dollar contracts awarded for rail upgrades in south east Melbourne
Two contracts have been announced to begin work on improving rail connections in south east Melbourne.
The Level Crossing Removal Project announced that the duplication of the Cranbourne Line between Cranbourne
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One kilometre of track to be replaced on Melbourne’s Route 86
The Victorian government will replace over a kilometre of tram track in Melbourne from Saturday, March 21 until Monday, March 30.
The track on Plenty Road will be replaced to improve services on Route
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Last minute calls for funding to save Overland
A Victorian MP is urging the state government to commit further funding to the Overland rail service that will stop running on March 31.
The South Australian government withdrew its funding in 2019 and
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Light rail has ‘returned to the fabric’ of Australian cities
Danny Broad examines the state of Light Rail in Australasia, and reflects on his time as ARA CEO.
The ARA 2020 Light Rail Conference, held in Canberra on 4-5 March, heralds our inaugural
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RFI disagrees with Bellarine MP over Geelong fast rail
The Rail Futures Institute (RFI) has disputed comments made by the Victorian Minister for Police and Minister for Water Lisa Neville, whose electorate covers the Bellarine Peninsula and outer Geelong.
In
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Australia’s faster rail future
Faster rail forms part of the federal government’s strategy to deal with population growth and congestion. The National Faster Rail Agency’s acting CEO Malcolm Southwell discusses his agency’s
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Councils call for increased services along Geelong line
Two councils west of Melbourne have joined together to call for investment in rail services to Geelong.
The Greater Geelong council passed a motion with the support of the Wyndham City council outlining
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The four projects shaping Australia and New Zealand
Four “nation shaping” projects are contributing to Australia and New Zealand’s substantial infrastructure pipeline. Their project directors gave overall updates on these major transport projects
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