Australasia rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Australia and New Zealand, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
Transport for NSW and Network Rail to collaborate
INTERNATIONAL: Australia’s Transport for New South Wales and British infrastructure manager Network Rail have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to co-operate to develop rail technology, improve reliability and drive sustainability.
Sugar cane company orders hybrid narrow gauge locos
AUSTRALIA: Mackay Sugar has awarded British company Clayton Equipment a contract to supply five diesel-battery hybrid locomotives and radio-controlled brake vans for use on its vast 610 mm gauge rail network in Queensland.
Canberra light rail extension construction launched
AUSTRALIA: Tramway PPP concessionaire Canberra Metro has begin construction of the light rail Stage 2A extension to Commonwealth Park.
Adelaide train services return to the public sector
AUSTRALIA: The government of South Australia has taken the operation of suburban passenger train services in Adelaide back into the public sector, ending the contract with Keolis Downer. Tram operations are to follow.
Parramatta light rail line opens in western Sydney
AUSTRALIA: The L4 light rail line serving Parramatta in western Sydney opened on December 20, with simultaneous first departures from the Westmead and Carlingford termini at 05.00.
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
Report calls for harmonisation of standards across Australia’s 29 rail networks
SIL4-compliant solid state relays
New Zealand: Revitalising rail at the edge of the world
Fortescue and Downer to develop heavy-haul battery loco design
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
