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Tony Duboudin

May 17, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Government provides over $A 1bn to upgrade Australia’s national network

The Australian federal government confirmed the spending in its 2024-25 budget announcement.

May 13, 2024 | Freight

Aurizon to test battery tender for diesel locomotives

Tender developed by Alta Battery Technology will provide current for traction motors.

May 8, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne airport rail link delayed

$US 8.6bn project set back by at least four years to 2033.

April 26, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne’s new metro tunnel tests high-capacity signalling

Successful deployment of Rail Systems Alliance’s CBTC system means project is on track for 2025 opening.

April 11, 2024 | Fleet

Perth High Capacity Signalling bidder emerges as new EMU enters service

The joint venture of Alstom and DT Infrastructure will install CBTC on the Perth subruban network. Alstom has also introduced the first C-Series train in service in Perth.

April 4, 2024 | Australia/NZ

ARTC and NSW Trains fined over fatal crash

Two people died in the accident at Wallan, Victoria, on February 20 2020.

March 21, 2024 | High-speed

Australia invites bids to produce business case for first HS line

Tenders have been invited for work packages to prepare a business case for the Sydney - Newcastle high-speed project.

February 29, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Queensland approves Sunshine Coast direct line

State government will contribute $US 1.78bn to the first phase of the 38km new line between Beerwah and Maroochydore.

February 21, 2024 | Infrastructure

Track doubling to Port Botany in Sydney completed

The Port Botany and Cabramatta Loop projects will increase rail freight capacity in Sydney.

February 1, 2024 | High-speed

Australian government commissions $A 80m high-speed rail feasibility study

Report will provide projected costs and timescale for the construction of Australia’s first high-speed line.

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