A 16-metre-deep sink hole is being filled in as part of the NSW Government’s works to repair and reopen the critical western rail freight line.
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Hydrogen-powered trains on the card for Queensland
Rail freight operator Aurizon has teamed up with global mining firm Anglo American to explore potential development of hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight on two of Aurizon’s rail corridors in Queensland.
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NSW increases road freight access in flood-impacted regions
Higher priority vehicles are now getting increased access on the NSW road network to ensure freight operators can keep supplying to flood-impacted areas.
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New rail track set to bust congestion in Melbourne’s southeast
The Federal and Victorian governments will invest $28 million to create a direct rail freight route between the Port of Melbourne and Dandenong south.
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Work begins on Australian rail technology map
The Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre, the Australasian Railway Association and Deakin University have partnered to develop a Smart Rail Route Map for Australia.
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NSW commits to Inland Rail
The Federal and New South Wales Government have signed a Bilateral Agreement which makes way for commencement of works on Inland Rail in NSW – the second state to do so.
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New board appointment at ARA
The Australasian Railway Association has appointed Anna Squire, Principal at Arup, to the association’s Board.
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TasRail appoints new CEO
TasRail has appointed Steven Dietrich – Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary – as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Victoria commits to Inland Rail
The Federal and Victorian Governments have signed a Bilateral Agreement in relation to Inland Rail, making Victoria the first state to sign up to the project.
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Renewed rail focus at AusRAIL PLUS 2017
Australia’s rail freight industry has been in the spotlight in recent months, with the Inland Rail project on track to bring back rail’s visibility – and, importantly, its viability. AusRAIL PLUS 2017 looked to champion the rail sector’s successes and potential.
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