Australasia rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Australia and New Zealand, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.SCT Logistics automates resource management tasks
AUSTRALIA: SCT Logistics has signed a multi-year agreement to use Trapeze Group’s Rail Workforce Management software to automate a range of complex staff and fleet resource allocation processes.
Scenic Plus coach refurbished for New Zealand tourist train service
NEW ZEALAND: National railway KiwiRail’s tourist train business Great Journeys New Zealand has unveiled a coach which has been refurbished to provide a premium ‘immersive travel experience’ on the 223 km TranzAlpine coast-to-coast service between Greymouth and Christchurch.
First C-Series EMU enters service in Perth
AUSTRALIA: The first Alstom C-Series electric multiple-unit has entered service on the Perth suburban network’s Joondalup and Mandurah lines. More than 10 000 people entered a competition to win around 150 tickets for the inaugural ride on April 7, ahead of start of regular operation the following day.
Communication training to improve suburban train accessibility
AUSTRALIA: Adelaide suburban train operator Keolis Downer Adelaide has been accredited under the Communication Access Symbol initiative to help passengers with communication difficulties.
Battery tender for freight loco to be developed
AUSTRALIA: Freight operator Aurizon has been awarded a A$9·4m grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency to develop, test and trial a battery electric tender to be used in conjunction with a modified diesel locomotive.
ABB to set up traction centre after Queensland EMU contract win
AUSTRALIA: ABB has been awarded a US$150m contract to provide complete traction packages for 65 electric multiple-units which Hyundai Rotem is to supply under the Queensland Train Manufacturing Programme.
Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line funding commitment
KiwiRail orders hybrid shunting locomotives
Australian rail sector promotes non-university career paths
KiwiRail orders track inspection car
Ground-penetrating radar helps pre-empt track problems
Government cancels Auckland Light Rail project
Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop tunnelling contract awarded
Alstom wins Victoria fleet maintenance contract
Systra acquires Rail Systems Australia
Canberra tramway extension contract signed
Hiivr Rail autonomous wagon unveiled in Western Australia
Australian Railway Research & Innovation Network launched
Australasia: Investment pipeline promises ‘golden age of rail’
Signalling: Queensland enters the digital age
Interlocking upgrade on driverless heavy haul network
Melbourne G Class tram mocked up for testing
Pilbara heavy haul battery locomotive unveiled
Changes follow review of commuter rail disruption