The first sections of track have been laid as part of a crucial expansion of the Mayne Yard train depot, marking a huge milestone for Cross River Rail and South East Queensland’s growing rail network. Read more
It’s a hard rock life at Williamstown
As part of Victoria’s Level Crossing Removal Project, rock breaking machines have made their first appearance at the Ferguson Street level crossing removal site in Williamstown. Read more
Roadheaders get ahead of schedule
Two 115-tonne roadheaders recently broke through into the cavern of the future Boggo Road station two months ahead of schedule, marking yet another significant milestone for the transformational Cross River Rail project in Queensland. Read more
Narrabri-North Star telecommunications enhanced
Residents along the Inland Rail corridor from Narrabri to North Star (N2NS) will soon have access to improved mobile phone coverage, thanks to a partnership between the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and its delivery partner, Telstra, to deliver new and upgraded mobile telecommunications infrastructure in the region. Read more
End of the line at Britomart
Work on one of the most complex engineering challenges undertaken in New Zealand has ended with completion of City Rail Link’s (CRL) C1 contract at Britomart Station. Read more
Karangahape welcomes Dame Whina Cooper
Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) tunnel boring machine (TBM), Dame Whina Cooper, has broken through into the Karangahape Station construction site at the end of its 860 metre-long journey from Mt Eden. Read more
Final approval for Western Sydney Airport metro
The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project has reached a major milestone with third and final planning approval granted for the project. Read more
South Korean company to make mark in Australia
South Korean transport and rail development giant, GS Engineering and Construction (GS E&C), has put its hand up to support Australia in addressing the infrastructure boom. Read more
Problem-solving for rail projects
In 1994, George Baird established a front end loader hire business with the purchase of two loaders from a local businessman in South East Queensland. With the support of his wife Shaneen, Baird grew the business to a fleet of 20 machines with major customers in rail, recycling and materials handling. Read more
Dame Whina Cooper marches on
Auckland’s City Rail Link’s Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), Dame Whina Cooper, has reached the 500-metre mark on the first leg of its 1.6-kilometre-long underground journey from Mt Eden into central Auckland. Read more