The first C-Series railcar built in WA at the METRONET Bellevue Railcar Manufacturing and Assembly Facility has rolled into the next stage of production, and is undergoing testing at the newly completed High Voltage Testing and Commissioning Facility. Read more
$17.9 billion Budget boost for Australian infrastructure
The Federal Government has pledged $17.9 billion towards new and existing projects in the infrastructure pipeline in this week’s Budget. Read more
Canopy a feature highlight for Anzac Station
New images of the future Anzac Station on St Kilda Road in Melbourne have been revealed, as workers prepare to install massive steel columns that will support the station’s soaring timber canopy. Read more
New country rail headquarters in Orange
UGL Regional Linx’s (UGLRL) new headquarters has been officially opened in Orange by Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole, and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway. Read more
Keep the conversation on track
Rail has been the first sector in Australia to have its own dedicated R U OK? Day. Over the years, the event has helped tens of thousands of people in the rail industry to establish a deeper connection with their colleagues by asking R U OK?, and beyond the day itself, feeling confident to have an ongoing conversation. Read more
InterLink to manage Inland Rail utility relocations
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has engaged Toowoomba freight and logistics hub proponent InterLink to manage the relocation of various utilities, including sewer infrastructure, a wastewater pipeline and telecommunications cabling, within the Inland Rail alignment as part of the development of its intermodal terminal at Charlton. Read more
Inland Rail set for Queensland ‘regioneration’
Queensland is one step closer to realising the transformational benefits of the Inland Rail with multinational consortium Regionerate Rail being announced as the constructor for the Public-Private Partnership between Gowrie to Kagaru. Read more
Blue Mountains rail line on fast track to repair
A 16-metre-deep sink hole is being filled in as part of the NSW Government’s works to repair and reopen the critical western rail freight line. Read more
ARTC continues reconciliation ‘Journey’
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has launched its Reconciliation Action Plan. Read more
$450 million boost for Gabba train station
A total of $450 million will be provided for the Gabba Brisbane Metro Station, under the SEQ City Deal signed today. Read more