Australasia rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Australia and New Zealand, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
Key Inland Rail link in New South Wales approved
AUSTRALIA: The Australian government gave final approval on November 5 for construction of a 39 km rail link in New South Wales to take Inland Rail from Illabo to Stockinbingal. The new alignment will bypass Cootamundra and Bethungra, where ARTC’s existing Main South Line follows a winding and steeply-graded alignment ...
Metro Trains Melbourne invests in facilities for female staff
AUSTRALIA: Metro Trains Melbourne is investing A$1m in toilets, showers and changing rooms to accommodate the increasing number of women in its workforce.
Report calls for harmonisation of standards across Australia’s 29 rail networks
Establishing consistent national standards for the rail industry could save billions of dollars by supporting a more efficient, safer and productive industry, according to a new report.
SIL4-compliant solid state relays
INNOTRANS: Australian supplier Selectrail has launched a range of SIL4-compliant solid-state relays while undertaking live pre-approval trials of the technology in the UK with Network Rail.
New Zealand: Revitalising rail at the edge of the world
The historic and complex station at Wellington is being resignalled to permit more frequent services and enhance safety. Infrastructure manager KiwiRail hopes it will pave the way for future upgrades to ETCS.
Fortescue and Downer to develop heavy-haul battery loco design
AUSTRALIA: Fortescue Zero and rolling stock supplier Downer have announced plans to develop what they promise will be the world’s most energy-efficient battery electric locomotive.
John Holland wins Parramatta tramway bridge contract
Port Adelaide’s Port Dock station reopens after 43 years
Investor increases stake in Sydney light rail PPP concessionaire
Manufacturing skills centre to develop rail industry capabilities
Enhanced passenger information system ordered for Queensland EMUs
KiwiRail locomotives shipped to New Zealand
Practical recommendations to support women in the rail sector
Mock-up aims to ensure Queensland trains are accessible to all
Sydney metro extension opening boosts cross-harbour transport capacity
Unipart acquires Australian rail bearing and axle box reconditioning business
Australian ETCS interoperability initiative underway
Australasian Railway Association organises study tours for InnoTrans delegates
Australasian rail industry study tour to visit London and Paris
All contracts awarded for Victoria section of Inland Rail project
Metro Academy enables rail recruits to hit the ground running
Yarra Journey Makers to operate world’s biggest tram network
Australia: Sydney – Newcastle plan marks another high speed attempt
Rolling Stock Procurement Pipeline aims to reduce boom and bust
