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Celebrating 50 years of PWI NSW

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May 28, 2024
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The institute has a range of pathways to encourage growth in rail. Image: WOLF/stock.adobe.com

The Permanent Way Institution of NSW is making a commitment to continue driving the success of the rail sector. The …

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A modern approach for railway infrastructure

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May 28, 2024
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DT Infrastructure is utilising its experience and the knowledge of its parent company Gamuda to ensure success. IMAGES: DT Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure has been brought under the banner of Gamuda Berhad and is changing the way infrastructure is delivered in …

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National approach to rail manufacturing on track

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May 28, 2024
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L-R: David Dupen Head of Operations Knorr Bremse. Joe Schembri, Director Rail HVAC Knorr Bremse. Micheal McLellan Managing director, Knorr Bremse. Jacqui Walter National Rail Advocate, Assistant minister Tim Ayres, Dr Andrew Charlton MP. Natalie Currey ARA. Image/ARA

The Australian rail manufacturing industry will benefit from a new national procurement database that will provide a one-stop-shop of rollingstock …

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Victoria accuses Melbourne Airport of holding rail link ‘hostage’

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 27, 2024
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The Victorian government says Melbourne Airport is holding a proposed rail link from the city “hostage”, with the state and the transport hub owned by some of the country’s biggest infrastructure investors now in external mediation.

Everything you need to know about Sydney’s upcoming metro fast-rail system

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May 27, 2024
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Sydney is on the brink of a transformative upgrade in its transportation network with the development of the new Sydney Metro fast underground rail system.

Albanese government on national rail manufacturing plan

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May 27, 2024
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Assistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres says the Albanese government’s national rail manufacturing plan is “all about making sure” they have got a “consistent approach”.

Gov accused of ‘suppressing the truth’ to hide Suburban Rail Loop cost blowouts

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May 27, 2024
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Victoria’s financial watchdog has been asked to probe “secrecy and misleading reporting” in the state budget, with billions allegedly shielded from proper scrutiny — and comparisons being made to the Commonwealth Games fiasco.

Labor could bend on airport rail if $7b offer stands

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 27, 2024
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A long-running stand-off over the stalled Melbourne Airport Rail project could be brought to a close after the Victorian government flagged a possible compromise.

Sydney light rail services facing major delays over fallen hazardous wire

gobstopper
May 27, 2024
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A Sydney light rail service is down due to a fallen overhead wire, which has sparked major delays and disruptions. The Transport Management Centre said […]

How moving freight by rail rather than road could help Australia reduce carbon emissions

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 27, 2024
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Australia is trying to get to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but transport emissions are going up, not down. Could shifting freight from road to rail help get back on track?