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Australia/NZ

October 24, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Breathing new life into Sydney Central Station

Australia’s largest railway station has undergone major refurbishment as part of the Sydney Metro programme. Lead architect John Prentice* of Woods Bagot takes a look inside.

October 23, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Brisbane’s Cross River project passes critical test

The first train travels beneath the centre of Brisbane, in the Australian state of Queensland.

October 18, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Queensland line upgrade contract awarded

Seymour Whyte and John Holland will design and build $US 466.4m Stage 1 of Beerburrum to Nambour project.

October 18, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Making the case for Australia’s first high-speed line

The High Speed Rail Authority will by the end of this year present the business case for building the Sydney - Newcastle section of a high-speed network that could potentially connect the major cities of Australia’s populous east coast. Robert Preston spoke to HSRA CEO Tim Parker.

October 11, 2024 | Freight

Poor resilience threatens Australia’s rail networks

The increasing frequency of severe weather events, coupled with ageing infrastructure, is causing major disruption to rail freight and supply chains across Australia. Mark Carter reports.

October 1, 2024 | Technology

Fortescue and Downer to develop heavy-haul battery locomotive

Partners say new design will be world’s most energy-efficient battery locomotive.

September 30, 2024 | Infrastructure

Cost of Melbourne Metro Tunnel project rises to $US 9.59bn

Victorian state government blames 22% increase in materials and labour costs.

September 12, 2024 | Light Rail

John Laing takes control of Sydney light rail network

The company has increased its share in operating company Altrac to 95%.

September 4, 2024 | Australia/NZ

First test runs on Perth network extension

Trial running begins on Metronet’s Morley - Ellenbrook line.

September 3, 2024 | Light Rail

Parramatta Light Rail opening delayed

Stage 1 of the planned 22km network not expected to open for several months.

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