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Australia/NZ

December 9, 2021 | Australia/NZ

Australia’s big-spending rail construction boom

Australia is in the middle of an unprecedented rail infrastructure boom with major projects underway or planned in four of the country’s six capital cities as well as a major national project. Tony Duboudin breaks down the projects and considers the challenges they face.

December 3, 2021 | Infrastructure

Victoria commits $A 9.3bn to Melbourne suburban loop

Construction starts on Melbourne's suburban loop line next year with trains running on loop by 2035.

November 24, 2021 | Financial

KiwiRail chief executive steps down

Todd Moyle has been appointed as acting chief executive.

November 20, 2021 | Australia/NZ

Australian passenger rail use nose dives

Passenger numbers between June and September dropped 49.7% compared with the previous quarter.

November 18, 2021 | Main line

UIC reports 11% decline in railway accidents in 2020

The data published by the UIC covers the initial Covid-19 lockdown and travel restrictions.

November 8, 2021 | Fleet

Sydney light rail line closes after cracks detected in LRV underframe

The cracks in the wheel arches are up to 30cm-long.

November 4, 2021 | Fleet

Sydney Trains heads for zero emissions

Agreement to purchase green energy sourced from wind and solar will offset nearly 700,000 tonnes of CO2.

November 3, 2021 | Fleet

Queensland to invest $A 7.1bn in new passenger fleet

The 65 six-car trains will be built at a new manufacturing plant at Torbanlea that will be owned by the state government.

October 25, 2021 | Financial

Aurizon to purchase One Rail Australia in $A 2.35bn deal

Aurizon will divest part of One Rail Australia’s operation to complete the deal.

October 12, 2021 | Fleet

Australia working on national rolling stock register

RISSB plans central platform for management of rolling stock registration process.

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