Australasia rail industry news
Latest railway industry news from Australia and New Zealand, including operations, infrastructure, rolling stock and policy.
Track Technology: Going underground down under
Tracklaying is underway on 1 067 mm gauge cross-city rail links in Brisbane and Auckland, both of which are using resilient slab trackforms to minimise noise and vibration.
C-Series EMU on test in Perth
AUSTRALIA: The first of the C-Series electric multiple-units which Alstom is supplying for the Perth suburban network has begun initial overnight testing on the Joondalup and Mandurah lines.
Qube loco order to boost Melbourne – Sydney service
AUSTRALIA: Import-export logistics specialist Qube has ordered 12 EMD GT46 diesel locomotives from Progress Rail for delivery from August 2023.
Australia: Reshaping Brisbane’s rail connections
With construction of the Cross River Rail link well underway, Queensland’s state government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy for development of Brisbane’s regional rail network to accommodate projected population growth. Chris Jackson explores the proposals.
Parklife consortium picked to operate Sydney airport metro
AUSTRALIA: Project promoter Sydney Metro has let the third and final major works package for the Western Sydney Airport metro programme, covering Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations & Maintenance.
Australia: Bankstown Line conversion takes shape
Work is forging ahead to convert a 13 km section of the Sydney Trains suburban network to form part of the city’s automated metro. Nick Kingsley asked Sydney Metro Project Director Hugh Lawson to explain.
Aurizon agrees East Coast Rail sale
First Parramatta light rail vehicle delivered
First contract let covering Inland Rail civil works in Victoria
Australian National Rail Manufacturing Plan funded
Apprentices needed to keep largest tram network moving
National public transport ticketing contract awarded
Perth’s Airport Line rail link opens
Smart Stations: Modular approach reshapes fit-out process
Melbourne Airport Rail contract preferred bidder selected
Auckland light rail development contract awards
FirstClass opportunity to target the global market at InnoTrans
Investors acquire Australian rolling stock leasing company
KiwiRail awards national traffic management system contract
Victoria orders more DMUs
Three consortia shortlisted to build Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop
First students complete Inland Rail Skills Academy Foundation Course
Driverless heavy haul railway expanded to serve automated iron ore mine
Canberra battery tram order
