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Buses to cover every Auckland rail line in case of train failure

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 16, 2024
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As rail workers’ industrial action continues, buses will be running along all of Auckland’s train routes on Sunday to cover any reliability problems.

South West Qld rail line reopens after derailment

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 16, 2024
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GRAIN is moving again along the South West rail line between Toobeah and Goondiwindi, with the line reopening to rail traffic following a grain train derailment on May 23.

Major Suburban Rail Loop works could be delayed or deferred

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 16, 2024
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Major works on the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop could be delayed or deferred amid concerns about the controversial project’s funding and state debt.

World-leading experts on board for Newy high-speed rail

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 15, 2024
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Plans to deliver Australia’s first high-speed rail line are gathering momentum after tenders were awarded for the Sydney to Newcastle Business Case.

Stillwater shed was once Launceston’s miniature railway

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 15, 2024
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If you’ve ever walked from Launceston CBD to Cataract Gorge, you’ve probably noticed a small shed beneath Paterson Bridge.

Bid to save historic rail site from ruin fails

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 15, 2024
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A decision not to add Benalla’s railway signal box to the Victorian heritage register has generated delight and dismay.

The man who seriously believes in high-speed rail for Australia

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 15, 2024
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Tim Parker has taken the reins of a project that has crushed the dreams of so many over the decades. But he insists it can become a realit

Weekend Rail Repair trackwork alert

Guest authors
June 14, 2024
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Passengers are urged to plan ahead this weekend, 15-16 June, as essential Rail Repair Plan trackwork continues to build a …

The post Weekend Rail Repair trackwork alert appeared first on Rail Express.

The GOATs of lawn-mowing

Guest authors
June 14, 2024
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A herd of goats are Sydney Metro’s latest employees, recruited for a special task at the Eastern Creek Precast Facility …

The post The GOATs of lawn-mowing appeared first on Rail Express.

Infrastructure NSW to coordinate delivery of Western Sydney Aerotropolis

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June 14, 2024
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The NSW Government has appointed Infrastructure NSW to coordinate the infrastructure to support housing, energy, and freight, logistics, and employment […]