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March 24, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Queensland Faster Rail goes ahead

Consortium awarded design and construction contract for major works package.

March 9, 2026 | Signalling

AutoHaul drives efficiencies at Rio Tinto

Eight years since it operated its first driverless heavy-haul freight train in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and nearly seven since it switched to entirely automated operations, Rio Tinto provides an update on the efficiency improvements delivered by its AutoHaul ATO system. The mining company also reveals some of the current and future upgrades it is working on, as Kevin Smith reports.

March 4, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Work starts on Melbourne airport rail link

The $US 2.89bn redevelopment of Sunshine station as a transport hub should be complete by 2030.

March 2, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne shortlists bidders for commuter operating contract

Three consortia are in the running to operate and maintain the Australian city’s commuter network from 2027.

February 24, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Australian government moves HS project forward

Sydney - Newcastle line enters development phase with $US 162m funding commitment.

February 18, 2026 | Freight

Keystone: a cornerstone for improved heavy-haul asset management

Australia’s largest heavy-haul operator, Aurizon, has undertaken a holistic asset management modernisation programme. James Petty and Jared Chiesa* explain how new technology and new ways of thinking have achieved a 15% reduction in maintenance costs and significant performance improvements.

February 3, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Sydney’s Parramatta light rail extension to be phased

10km Stage 2 will now be built in two sections.

February 2, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne Metro Tunnel fully open

Big Switch programme completed on February 1 has recast commuter services serving the city.

January 23, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Projects to watch in 2026 - Australia

IRJ highlights the key projects to watch in Australia in 2026 including Brisbane Cross River Rail and Sydney West Metro

January 6, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Four major Sydney Metro contracts awarded

Track, stations and trains for Sydney Metro West project will be provided by multiple contractors.

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