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July 7, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Keolis to acquire Downer’s stake in Australian joint venture

Keolis says the move will help to reshape its approach to the Australian market.

May 20, 2025 | Policy

Victoria to offer free public transport to under 18s

The policy is expected to benefit up to 1 million young people.

February 27, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Extra $US 1.3bn for Melbourne airport rail link

Money pledged by federal government will be spent rebuilding Sunshine station.

December 10, 2024 | Fleet

First X’Trapolis 2.0 EMU for Victoria rolled out

Alstom is supplying 25 new trains for the Melbourne commuter network in Australia.

November 27, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Australian standardisation possible in 2025

Transport commissioner, Ms Carolyn Walsh, tells delegates at Ausrail conference that ministers will act within six months.

November 11, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop tunnelling contract awarded

Both tunnelling contracts now awarded for the 26km initial phase of the suburban rail project.

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.

July 1, 2024 | Financial

New operator wins $US 4.5bn Melbourne light rail contract

Victorian government chooses Transdev and John Holland joint venture to operate the city’s 250km network from December.

April 10, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Australia’s Inland Rail makes “strong progress”

Beveridge - Parkes section of dedicated freight line due to be completed in 2027.

December 13, 2023 | Australia/NZ

$A 3.6bn contract signed for Melbourne Suburban Loop

A consortium of CPB Contractors, Ghella and Acciona Construction will construct 16km of dual-bore tunnel.

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