Australasia rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Australia and New Zealand, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
Australian free trade agreement offers export opportunities for UK rail suppliers
UK: The signing of an agreement in principle paving the way for a free trade agreement with Australia has been welcomed by the Railway Industry Association and a number of its members
Light rail report cautions against ‘unproven’ trackless trams
AUSTRALIA: The Australasian Railway Association has published a report highlighting the social benefits of light rail and making recommendations to help support future development, and also cautioning against ‘gambling’ with what ARA describes as unproven and untested ‘trackless tram’ technology-guided bus systems.
Alstom starts assembling Perth EMUs
AUSTRALIA: Alstom officially began train manufacturing at the Metronet Bellevue assembly plant in Western Australia on June 7, describing the occasion as ‘a watershed moment’ for the local rail sector.
SMEC to undertake Cowra Lines reopening study
AUSTRALIA: The New South Wales government has appointed SMEC Australia to investigate the cost and ongoing viability of reviving the out of use 179 km Blayney – Demondrille railway for freight traffic.
Sydney Metro appoints airport line delivery partners
AUSTRALIA: Sydney Metro has appointed a consortium led by SNC-Lavalin in partnership with HKA and Infrastructure Nation to act as Integration & Delivery Partner for the A$11bn Western Sydney Airport line.
KiwiRail to assemble wagons at redeveloped workshops
NEW ZEALAND: The redevelopment of KiwiRail’s Hillside workshops to create a wagon assembly facility is to begin this year, following the confirmation of NZ$85m of government funding from the national budget.
Tunnel bypassed in earthquake recovery project
Victoria to buy updated X’Trapolis EMUs
Rio Tinto to test Rail Vision collision-avoidance technology
New Zealand’s 10-year Rail Plan prioritises resilience and reliability
Acciona to eliminate Melbourne rail/tram crossing
Aotea station underground works begin
Quantum computing could provide a more resilient transport network
Gippsland upgrading contract awarded
Delivery of next batch of Sydney EMUs underway
Sydney Metro Barangaroo station contract awarded
Scurrah and Cory to lead Pacific National
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
