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Tony Duboudin

January 26, 2024 | Freight

Australian industry strives to grow rail freight’s market share

IRJ regional editor Tony Duboudin assesses efforts to grow the share of rail freight transport on the Australian network.

January 11, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Trio of senior rail appointments in Australia

New chief executives are appointed at the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), Inland Rail and the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA).

January 4, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Test operation starts on Perth’s Yanchep extension

The 14.5km commuter rail extension is expected to open later this year.

December 21, 2023 | Australia/NZ

Australia’s rail industry faces critical labour shortage

Report identifies shortfall of 70,000 workers mainly in operational and project roles.

December 14, 2023 | Light Rail

Canberra light rail extension contract signed

The 1.7km extension will improve connectivity in the southern part of the Central Business District.

December 13, 2023 | Australia/NZ

$A 3.6bn contract signed for Melbourne Suburban Loop

A consortium of CPB Contractors, Ghella and Acciona Construction will construct 16km of dual-bore tunnel.

December 12, 2023 | Policy

Future assured for Sydney Metro West

Two additional stations will be built following acceptance of recommendations made by an independent project review.

November 27, 2023 | Analysis

Rail booming in Queensland as Olympic Games approach

The Australian state of Queensland is in the midst of a rail renaissance as it gears up to host the 2032 Olympic Games. Tony Duboudin rounds up the various projects now underway.

November 24, 2023 | Australia/NZ

Five Australian universities form rail research group

Five of Australia’s leading universities have come together to form a new group to deliver critical railway research and innovation.

November 21, 2023 | Infrastructure

Australian government axes major infrastructure projects

Winners and losers following independent review of Australian rail and road schemes.

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