Australasia rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Australia and New Zealand, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
Aotea station underground works begin
NEW ZEALAND: Auckland Mayor Phil Goff ceremonially launched the start of underground works for the City Rail Link’s Aotea station on April 16.
Quantum computing could provide a more resilient transport network
AUSTRALIA: The New South Wales government has formed a partnership with specialist technology company Q-CTRL to explore the use of quantum computing to increase the resilience of Sydney’s transport network. Possible applications include tackling complex problems such as updating schedules in real time if there is crowding on the network.
Gippsland upgrading contract awarded
AUSTRALIA: Rail Projects Victoria has finalised an A$300m contract with the VicConnect Alliance of Decmil, UGL and Arup to undertake the Gippsland Rail Upgrade project, which will improve the regional line between Melbourne, Traralgon and Bairnsdale, southeast of Melbourne.
Delivery of next batch of Sydney EMUs underway
AUSTRLIA: CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles has shipped the first of the next batch of Waratah Series 2 double-deck electric multiple-units for Sydney Trains, 18 months after the contract was signed.
Sydney Metro Barangaroo station contract awarded
AUSTRALIA: BESIX Watpac has been awarded a A$217m contract to build Barangaroo station on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project.
Scurrah and Cory to lead Pacific National
AUSTRALIA: Paul Scurrah has been selected as the next Managing Director & CEO of freight operator Pacific National, succeeding Dean Dalla Valle who had announced his intention to step down earlier this year.
Melbourne doubling tracking and stations contract awarded
ETCS to the Sunshine Coast
Three step plan to improve Australian rail services
Commuter line to metro conversion contracts awarded
UGL wins NSW rail network management contract
Hamilton – Auckland connector is ready to roll
Modaxo acquires driver advisory system company TTG
Inland Rail turnout order
Dual-gauge freight connection funded
High Capacity Metro Trains enter service in Melbourne
Inland Rail starts NSW environmental consultation
Australian freight link to be upgraded
Green financing for Canberra light rail PPP
Gold Coast smart ticketing ready for visitors
Preferred bidder for Perth station contract
Value share contribution mechanism to finance Sydney Metro station
Sydney tenders western airport metro works
Rainbow Serpent of the Dreamtime inspires track machine decoration
