Australasia rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Australia and New Zealand, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.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
AUSTRALIA: The Queensland state government has committed an initial A$2·75bn to help deliver the first phase of the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project.
KiwiRail orders hybrid shunting locomotives
NEW ZEALAND: National operator KiwiRail has awarded Stadler a contract to supply battery-diesel hybrid shunting locomotives as well as additional main line diesel locos.
Australian rail sector promotes non-university career paths
AUSTRALIA: The Australasian Railway Association says that thousands of jobs are on offer across Australia in more than 80 careers in rail, and has launched an initiative aimed at school leavers seeking a path into work that does not require a university-level qualification.
KiwiRail orders track inspection car
NEW ZEALAND: KiwiRail has awarded MerMec a contract to supply a replacement track evaluation 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
Wellington train operating contract extended
More inclusive facilities for train drivers
ARA plans Australia and New Zealand pavilion at InnoTrans 2024
Yarra Trams deploys navigation technology for visually impaired passengers