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Tony Duboudin

October 15, 2025 | Freight

Fortescue pauses battery locomotive programme

The partnership with Downer to develop the world’s “most energy-efficient” battery-electric locomotive, announced at InnoTrans 2024, has been paused.

October 8, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne Metro Tunnel opening date set

A soft launch in early December will be followed by full entry to service on February 1.

September 16, 2025 | Policy

Australia revises national freight strategy

Government launches new National Action Plan to focus on delivery over the next five years.

September 11, 2025 | News

Victoria seeks new Melbourne commuter operator

The contract will commence in late 2027.

September 10, 2025 | Financial

Adelaide light rail network returns to public control

The Labor state government has fulfilled a campaign promise to return light rail and commuter operations to public control.

September 3, 2025 | Financial

Queensland scraps Gold Coast light rail extension

High costs and public opposition cited for the decision by the state government.

August 15, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Australia to adopt ETCS in all future projects

A new Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) will be responsible for setting technical standards.

July 8, 2025 | Freight

Aurizon signs metals haulage contract

15-year deal with mining company BHP is worth $US 1bn over first 10 years.

June 18, 2025 | Australia/NZ

ARTC extends Train Management and Control System to Western Australia

System supplied by 4Tel issues electronic movement authorities with a minimum of lineside equipment.

May 20, 2025 | Policy

Victoria to offer free public transport to under 18s

The policy is expected to benefit up to 1 million young people.

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