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$5 billion investment planned for Melbourne Airport rail link
The Australian Railway Association has announced its support for the Commonwealth’s investment towards a new rail link in Melbourne…
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Infrastructure Australia’s priority list is supported by ARA
Many infrastructure projects have been identified as priorities in a list for 2018 by Infrastructure Australia, all of which have the support of the Australian Railway Association…
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Government confirms to improve Australia’s rail connections
The Government of the Commonwealth of Australia has agreed to focus on optimising the rail infrastructure across Australia, providing faster train services and a more enjoyable passenger experience…
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New rail link forms part of Australian Government’s aerotropolis commitment
The Turnbull and Berejiklian governments and eight Western Sydney councils have recently agreed on this ‘landmark’ Western Sydney City Deal two years after it was first put forward…
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Bombardier’s New Generation Rollingstock enter passenger service in Queensland, Australia
New Generation Rollingstock trains are set to transform the South-East Queensland commuting experience, with the new fleet increasing capacity by over 26 per cent…
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New report highlights the importance of developing rail for Australia’s future
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched a report which highlights the important contribution of rail to Australia in shaping the future of its cities and regions.
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Melbourne’s huge level crossing removal project: Saving lives and improving journeys
In the context of rail safety, the State Government of Victoria’s Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) is delivering an infrastructure project of a size and scope never seen before in Australia. Here, Kevin Devlin, CEO at the LXRA, gives the specifics of the project and highlights why it is necessary.
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Milling Down Under: Proven Austrian technology vs. tough Australian rail conditions
Reini Schwarzenberger, Chief Operating Officer of Linmag Australia Pty Ltd, explains the unusual requirements for rail milling in Australia and how Linmag’s machines are helping to achieve results.
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200th VLocity diesel locomotive delivered to Australia
Bombardier Transportation in Australia has delivered the 200th VLocity diesel multiple unit (DMU) to Public Transport Victoria (PTV) and Victoria's Regional Rail network.
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New South Wales is to replace its entire regional rail fleet
Deputy Premier John Barilaro has announced the replacement of the entire regional train fleet and the construction of a brand new rail maintenance facility in regional NSW.
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Second stage of the $144 million Murray Basin Project in Victoria is underway
Works are underway on the second stage of the $440 million Murray Basin Rail Project, continuing the upgrade and the conversion of over 1,000 kilometres of track to standard gauge - providing better rail freight services and improved freight access to major ports.
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High-tech signalling in Victoria to run more trains, more often
As part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project, 55 kilometres of next-generation, high-capacity signalling (HCS) will be installed to run more trains, more often.
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Major milestone achieved for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project
The next stage of the transformational Inland Rail project between Brisbane and Melbourne is underway with the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Parkes to Narromine section released to the public.
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Work begins on Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal Project
Contracts for the removal of a dozen level crossings in Melbourne's north, west and south-east have been signed, worth more than a billion dollars combined.
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Government of Victoria names consortium to build Ballarat Line upgrade
The Government of Victoria, Australia, has chosen a consortium consisting of Lendlease, Coleman Rail and SMEC to build the $518 million Ballarat Line Upgrade, following a competitive evaluation process.