The case for the Tennyson rail line

Queensland Rail has said it will monitor patronage numbers to identify if there is a need to bring the line back. Image: Gavin/stock.adobe.com

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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Aptella: How technology can provide better insight into track temperature

Aptella is the local distributor of Senceive technology across Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia.
Aptella’s technology allows it to predict potential faults on the track long before they occur. Image: Aptella

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.
The organisation is capable of sourcing insurance for any network operating in Australia. Image: Adwo/stock.adobe.com

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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High speed rail finally gaining momentum

The High Speed Rail Authority has been working closely with the broader sector to understand how it can best deliver this project. Image: altocumulus/adobestock.com.au

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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First look at the newest Metro train

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From design to reality; a life-size prototype metro carriage for the new Western Sydney Airport Metro line has been unveiled, …

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First east west connection begins testing

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Perth’s first east-west line connection, the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link, and the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project have reached a …

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