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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 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 3, 2024 | Light Rail

Parramatta Light Rail opening delayed

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

August 27, 2024 | High-speed

Geotechnical investigation underway on Australia’s first high-speed line

Work will assess geological conditions along the proposed route between Sydney and Newcastle.

August 16, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Sydney Metro City and Southwest metro finally opens

Opening delayed for two weeks after Metro Northwest Line signalling system failure.

August 2, 2024 | Metros

Sydney Metro City and Southwest metro line opening delayed

Opening postponed from August 4 following signalling failure on Northwest Line.

July 22, 2024 | Fleet

Australia needs national rail decarbonisation strategy

Swift action is required, says report from Australasian Railway Association.

July 18, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Perth High Capacity Signalling contract awarded

An alliance of Alstom and DT Infrastructure was named as preferred bidder in April.

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