The future Interislander ferries will have road and rail decks, given the efficiency of single shunt movements for multiple rail wagons for loading and unloading.
Category: Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)
The case for the Tennyson rail line
With South East Queensland in the midst of a number of rail works, calls have been made to reopen the Tennyson train line that was closed to passenger services more than 13 years ago. The Corinda–Yeerongpilly line (also known as the Tennyson line) was closed to passenger use and has been used only by freight trains […]
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Martinus: Getting Queensland ready for the future
Queensland is in the middle of a rail transformation with the Cross River Rail nearing completion, direct Sunshine Coast Line out for tender and Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail all set to begin construction. Along for this journey has been full-service railway infrastructure company Martinus. Martinus crews have been hard at work installing new […]
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Aptella: How technology can provide better insight into track temperature
While track temperature is a well known parameter when it comes to establishing the limits of a network, actually measuring it and reporting it can be anything but simple. It is something that has been monitored almost as long as track has existed. But is it being done right? Aptella is the local distributor of […]
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AB City State: The importance of the right insurance in rail
Austbrokers City State Rail has been active in the rail sector since 1995. Previously trading as Austrail Insurance Brokers, the organisation has cultivated a reputation for negotiating specialised policy conditions to suit the rail industry. Brian Barreto is the director of Austbrokers City State Rail and with more than 25 years’ experience in the industry, […]
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A big year ahead for the Permanent Way Institution
As we move further into 2025, Permanent Way Institution (PWI) is more committed than ever to fostering a vibrant, engaged, and forward-thinking membership. Our focus is firmly grounded in our four key pillars: community, pathways, knowledge, and resilience. These pillars are not just words; they represent the foundation of what we do and the values […]
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MTR: Year on year success
Over the past decade, MTR Corporation has expanded to deliver tailor-made railway solutions not only in Hong Kong, but in major cities around the globe, including a presence in the United Kingdom (UK). Leveraging on its expertise in railway development and operations, the MTR Elizabeth Line (MTREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MTR Corporation, was again […]
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DT Infrastructure: Thriving no matter the conditions
DT Infrastructure (DTI) is continuing to grow its presence in Western Australia and has been undertaking some impressive work. In early March 2024, DTI announced its selection to construct a rail siding facility for CBH Group in Konnongorring. The new siding will help transform the site from being a predominately road transport site to a […]
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High speed rail finally gaining momentum
If you ask someone to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the new High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), they might be overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the work that needs to be done. Not Tim Parker. A project that has been in the works for at least 30 years is […]
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