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Final iron ore train marks end of an era for Koolyanobbing with Yilgarn closure

Helen Carrie
January 14, 2025
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One of Western Australia’s oldest iron ore mines, and a chapter in its transformation into a global mining heavyweight, has officially closed with the final […]

GFG Alliance’s ability to export iron ore likely to be impacted as rail operator suspends services

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 27, 2024
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This will impact Aurizon’s operations and the work our employees do for the customer.

Train drivers share their collision and near-miss experiences

admin
June 6, 2024
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Australia’s largest rail freight operator, Aurizon today launched a national level crossing campaign.

ARENA grants $9.4M to electric rail freight project

gobstopper
April 20, 2024
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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), on behalf of the Federal Government, has granted $9.4 million in funding for a new project to electrify rail freight transport of commodities.

Australia’s largest rail freight operator to phase out diesel locos

Marco Raimondi
March 19, 2024
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Aurizon, the largest rail freight operator in Australia, is planning to invest 18.8 million dollars (17.3 million euros) to phase out diesel fuel and embrace renewable energy sources. The project entails pairing “a big battery-pack on wheels” with modified locomotives to operate as a hybrid unit. Half of the investment is covered by a grant…

Rail freight industry call to action on level crossing safety

Guest authors
March 5, 2024
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National, consistent and practical actions to address dangerous, high-risk behaviour at level crossings will save the lives of train crew, truck drivers and motorists, according to Australia’s peak body for freight rail operators and infrastructure owners.