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INLAND RAIL SEES STRONG PROGRESS AT FIRST VICTORIAN SITES

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June 12, 2024
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THE FIRST four Victorian sites on the Inland Rail project are nearing completion, according to a project update.

Austroads invites abstracts for Bridge Conference

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June 12, 2024
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The call for abstracts for the 2025 Austroads Bridge Conference is now open, inviting industry experts to submit evidence-based, fresh […]

Qld 2024-25 State Budget: $107B infrastructure investment

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June 12, 2024
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The Queensland Government has released the 2024-25 State Budget, which includes a record $107 billion allocated to capital works over the next four years.

Featherston’s Fox Street level crossing set for upgrade

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June 12, 2024
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Committing $5.75 billion (split 50:50 with the Federal Government) for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (Kuraby to Beenleigh) upgrade, with a plan to increase the number of tracks between Kuraby and Beenleigh from two to four tracks, with modernised rail systems, station upgrades and level crossing removals along this 20km corridor.

Cross border collaboration unlocking innovation in rail and road infrastructure

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June 12, 2024
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An Australian first trial to adopt a system of nationally standardised approvals for products to be used in rail and …

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South West line reopens for grain season

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June 12, 2024
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Queensland Rail Head of Regional Scott Cornish said he was pleased to see the line reopen for the remainder of the grain season.

Macdonaldtown train station given $2.3m in major accessibility, design overhaul

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June 11, 2024
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Home to one major city’s only on-platform payphone, a much-maligned train station has been promised a makeover.

SRL East at Burwood

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June 11, 2024
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Suburban Rail Loop will shape our city and state for future generations, ensuring Melbourne remains one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Kilmany rail underpass demolished

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June 11, 2024
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KILMANY’S redundant 60-year-old rail underpass has been demolished as part of the Princes Highway East Upgrade.

Journey Beyond onboards Vintage Rail Journeys to its Australia by Train portfolio for 2025

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June 11, 2024
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Journey Beyond will expand its 2025 product offering with the acquisition of Vintage Rail Journeys, which runs regional NSW tours on ex-Southern Aurora classic sleeper carriages.