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Australia/NZ

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.

October 4, 2025 | News

CILT launches new global rail professional network

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is seeking to connect global rail professionals to share knowledge and expertise.

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 9, 2025 | Fleet

Alstom to supply New Zealand’s first BEMU fleet

$US 634.5m contract to supply and maintain 18 BEMUs for Wellington commuter network.

September 3, 2025 | Financial

Queensland scraps Gold Coast light rail extension

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

September 1, 2025 | Freight

Aurizon to sell stake in Queensland coal network?

The sale could be the biggest shake-up at Australia’s largest freight operator since privatisation in 2010.

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.

August 14, 2025 | Freight

New Zealand line mothballed

The 79km Ohai freight line loses traffic as a result of Nightcaps coal mine closure.

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