Perth’s new underground Forrestfield-Airport rail link officially opens
Perth’s new underground rail link runs through parallel tunnels, features three stations, and is expected to support more than 20,000 passenger journeys in its first year.
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PTA of Western Australia set to modernise rail communications in Perth
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia have selected Nokia to modernise rail communications in Perth with private wireless and IP/MPLS technologies.
Inland Rail unveil solar powered signalling system at Coolleearlee
Inland Rail have revealed a solar powered signalling system at Cooleearelee, the first solar solution to ever be used on their network.
First fully digitally automated AutoHaul network connects Australian mine to port
Hitachi Rail has connected Rio Tinto’s newest mine in Western Australia to the AutoHaul network, the world’s first fully automated heavy-haul rail system.
NSW Government announce $70 million Riverina rail revival
With more than $70 million in rail projects funded under the Fixing Country Rail Programme, NSW Government have announced a Riverina rail revival
The ARA welcome plan for Cross River Rail opening
The release of SEQ Rail Connect, which sets out the blueprint for connecting Cross River Rail to the wider rail network, has been welcomed by the ARA.
Hitachi Rail begin $107m contract to install automation technology for NGR fleet
Hitachi Rail will install ATO combined with ETCS on all of Queensland’s New Generation Rollingstock trains to help them operate with increased safety.
NSW Government’s rail funding commitment welcomed by ARA
The ARA have welcomed NSW Government’s $500 million commitment to support the delivery of faster rail from Sydney to the Central Coast.
ARA welcome the new Labor Federal Cabinet
The Australasian Railway Association are looking forward to working alongside new Minister Catherine King to support the rail industry.
ARA warn rail project uncertainty and delays could lead to rail skills risk
The ARA have warned that delays to key rail projects could see NSW lose valuable rail skills as workers seek greater certainty in other states.
ARA welcomes incoming Labor Federal Government
The ARA are looking forward to collaborating with the new Labor Federal Government on advancing the Australian rail industry.
Victoria investing in turning recycled materials for railway sleepers
Thanks to a Government investment, recycled plastics will be turned into railway sleepers as part of the Recycling Modernisation Fund.
ARA welcome COVID-19 rail recovery commitment
The ARA have welcomed the Victorian Budget which delivers significant funding to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rail network.
Project begins to streamline type approvals in Australian rail industry
The ARA have teamed with RISSB to lead the research project, by reviewing the range of type approvals used and identifying areas to save time.
Inland Rail project closer to reality as contract awarded
Multinational consortium Regionerate Rail has been announced as the constructor for the public-private partnership between Gowrie to Kagaru.
