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'State-of-the-art' rail tech to be used in Australia for the first time
16+ hour, 4+ min ago (315+ words) Between five and seven hours of train service disruption time is saved on each job where a tilt wagon is used, Sydney Trains estimates. Image: New South Wales Government Sydney Trains will'soon'deploy'six new tilt wagons, which will reduce'time lost'when train…...
Sneak peek at new Australind train
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (212+ words) The new Australind trains have modern interiors, greater storage space for bicycles, USB charging ports, and an upgraded buffet. Image: WA Government The Western Australian Government has shared a preview of the new Australind train ahead of it entering service....
Brunswick depot reopens after major revamp
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (167+ words) railexpress. com. au Yarra Trams" Brunswick Depot has reopened after a major revamp. The depot, which has been operating since 1936, has been upgraded to deliver more tram stabling capacity, modernise site facilities to make way for more staff and bigger…...
Victoria and Tasmania offer free public transport during fuel crisis
1+ week, 2+ day ago (219+ words) Public transport is free in Victoria for the month of April. Image: Elias Bitar With fuel prices soaring due to the war in Iran, Victoria and Tasmaniahave introduced free public transport to ease cost-of-living pressures for residents." The Victorian Government…...
Early works to kick off on $150 M rail upgrade
1+ week, 6+ day ago (125+ words) The re-sleepering program will replace degraded timber sleepers with modern concrete sleepers. Image: Vossloh. Early works are soon set to start on the $150 million'Maroona'to Portland Re-sleepering'Project." The project is intended to strengthen a key freight corridor in west Victoria and…...
A smarter solution to reduce noise in rail tunnels
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1152+ words) S&V rail dampers have already been installed in metro tunnels across Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Image: S&V When it comes to expanding rail networks in dense urban areas, tunnels are often seen as the best solution....
How passengers should be supported through change
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (958+ words) On the day Melbourne's Metro Tunnel opened to the public, I stood in the spectacular new Town Hall Station and felt an immediate sense of pride " and'anticipation. The finished station was a powerful reminder of what the transport sector can…...
X'Trapolis 2. 0: Trains made by locals, for locals
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (969+ words) Alstom's Ballarat facility underwent a $20 million upgrade ahead of the XT2 project. Image: Alstom The next phase of renewal for Melbourne's trains is fast approaching, with the new X'Trapolis 2. 0 (XT2) fleet set to hit the tracks in 2026. The state-of-the-art trains, which are…...
Sydney's M1 line set to close for testing and integration work
3+ week, 2+ day ago (346+ words) Sydney Metro's M1 line will extend to Bankstown later this year. Image: Sydney Metro Sydney's M1 line is set to close to allow for testing and integration work to take place ahead of services extending to Bankstown later this year. The full…...
A look ahead at the annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference
3+ week, 2+ day ago (430+ words) The conference boasts a stellar line-up of speakers. Image: Informa Connect Australia The 15th Annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference will return to Perth, Western Australia, on 22-23 April 2026 at the Crown Perth. This highly anticipated event will bring together industry leaders, innovators,…...
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