Themes of transport through western NSW and stories of Stolen Generations children being taken away on trains have been explored in a series of Indigenous artworks commissioned for a new rail maintenance centre being built in Dubbo.
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Comfort and convenience for NSW regional rail
The NSW Government is replacing the ageing NSW regional rail fleet of XPTs, XPLORERs and Endeavours with 29 safer, comfortable and more accessible trains for customers travelling across NSW and between Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Regional rail service passes first milestone
The second Bathurst Bullet is celebrating its one year anniversary.
A year ago, a second daily service from Bathurst to Sydney was launched to enable better connections from the Central Tablelands.
The
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Contractor announced for Dubbo maintenance facility
The NSW government has awarded the first major contract for work on the Regional Rail Maintenance Facility, in Dubbo to local business MAAS Civil.
MAAS Civil will be responsible for bulk earthworks to
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$328m for transport upgrades around Victoria
300km of regional rail track and 15 train stations will be upgraded as part of a $2.7 billion spending plan to help Victoria recover after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The spending will be spread
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NIF being tested under its own power on NSW network
NSW’s New Intercity Fleet (NIF) is undergoing testing under its own power, in a significant step forward for the regional rail fleet.
Minister for Transport Andrew ConstanceNIF inspected the new trains.
“When
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Council defers decision on rail trail between Armidale and Glen Innes
Armidale Regional and Glen Innes Severn councils in New England, NSW, have split on the decision to support turning a rail corridor into a bike trail.
On March 26, the Glen Innes Severn Council resolved
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NZ Greens propose electrification, fast regional rail
The New Zealand Greens have put forward the construction of fast inter-city rail links as a way to stimulate New Zealand’s economy.
Currently under stage 4 restrictions, economic activity in New Zealand
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$1.4 million upgrade of regional stations in WA now complete
The new North Dandalup and Cookernup stations are now open for passengers on Transwa’s Australind route.
The North Dandalup and Cookernup train stations shared in upgrades worth $1.28 million as part
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NZ reveals long-term rail plan
A draft plan would facilitate a long-term planning and funding model for rail in New Zealand, with the aim of boosting passenger figures and freight share on rail to help achieve the government’s zero-emissions
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