Australasia rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Australia and New Zealand, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
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
AUSTRALIA: John Holland has been awarded a A$322m contract to build a 1·3 km section of Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail project in west Sydney, covering a 320m bridge and its approaches.
Port Adelaide’s Port Dock station reopens after 43 years
AUSTRALIA: Port Dock station on a spur from the Outer Harbor line in central Port Adelaide has reopened after 43 years.
Investor increases stake in Sydney light rail PPP concessionaire
AUSTRALIA: John Laing Group has agreed to acquire pension investor Aware Super’s 62·5% stake in Sydney light rail finance, design, build and operating PPP concessionaire ALTRAC.
Manufacturing skills centre to develop rail industry capabilities
AUSTRALIA: The development of local rolling stock manufacturing skills forms a central part of a A$7·1m Manufacturing Centre of Excellence training facility which is to be developed in Maryborough in Queensland.
Enhanced passenger information system ordered for Queensland EMUs
AUSTRALIA: Singapore-based ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions business is to provide an enhanced version of its AGIL passenger information system for the 65 six-car electric multiple-units that Downer is to supply under the Queensland Train Manufacturing Programme.
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
SCT Logistics automates resource management tasks
Scenic Plus coach refurbished for New Zealand tourist train service
First C-Series EMU enters service in Perth
Communication training to improve suburban train accessibility
Battery tender for freight loco to be developed
