1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1330+ words) Despite this, many operators are still using separate planning systems across service scheduling, fleet allocation, crew planning, network capacity, and yard operations – creating data silos. The result is slower responses to disruptions, inefficient deployment of rolling stock and staff, reduced…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (725+ words) Amokabel can produce cables locally within two to three weeks of an order being placed. Image: Amokabel Australia Amokabel Australia has secured a breakthrough contract to supply cables for a prominent manufacturer of track maintenance machines. It’s the Sydney-based cable…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (368+ words) The station building is being restored to its original 1914 footprint, to preserve its heritage. The existing awning has also been restored, and the 1940s air raid shelter has been retained. New wayfinding and platform signage, a new accessible station entrance ramp,…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1676+ words) Siemens Mobility pioneers technology that merges the real and digital worlds. Image: Siemens Mobility As networks become more complex and data-rich, digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as key enablers of safer, more efficient and more resilient rail operations....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (281+ words) Sydney’s Southwest Metro is “in the home stretch”, with trains now running the full length of the connected line between Bankstown and Tallawong. The railway has also been officially handed over to the operator, Metro Trains Sydney. Final testing is…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (165+ words) Southern Shorthaul Railroad is a rail freight operator in New South Wales and Victoria. Image: SSR The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) has made the decision to partially lift the suspension placed on Holdco Holdings, trading as…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (222+ words) The first Tangara train is being refurbished at Newcastle’s Cardiff Maintenance Centre. Image: NSW Government Work has begun on the first of 18 Tangara trains to be refurbished at the Cardiff Maintenance Centre in Newcastle. The refurbishment program is intended to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (350+ words) V/Line services are currently suspended due to the Telstra outage. Image: V/Line Some train services across Australia continue to be affected by the national Telstra communications outage that occurred yesterday. V/Line has suspended all services today, encouraging…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (518+ words) The NSW Government wants to bring train manufacturing back to the Hunter. Image: Elias Bitar/stock.adobe.com The New South Wales Government has announced it is investing $12 billion to deliver a new train manufacturing facility in the Hunter region....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (449+ words) Southern Shorthaul Railroad is a rail freight services operator in New South Wales and Victoria. Image: SSR The action has been taken based on a “determination that there is, or would be, an immediate or serious risk to safety unless…...