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Melbourne
October 9, 2023
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Signalling
CBTC-based high-capacity signalling retrofitted to Melbourne line
The system is the first retrofit of a next-generation signalling system on an existing network in Australia.
August 30, 2023
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Australia/NZ
Preferred bidder named for Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop tunnelling
Tunnelling on 16km section of new orbital line is expected to begin in 2026.
July 31, 2023
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Infrastructure
Testing begins on Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel
The 9km line will reduce congestion through central Melbourne.
May 19, 2023
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Technology
Victoria signs $A 1.7bn contract for new ticketing system
The account-based ticketing system will replace a card-based system.
May 17, 2023
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Commuter Rail
Melbourne Airport rail link on hold pending federal review of major projects
Federal government providing $A 5bn towards $A 13bn project in Victoria.
April 6, 2023
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Passenger
IRJ News in brief - Transit
Metro lines in Málaga, Fukuoka, Dhaka and Bangalore extended, new LRVs for both Portland light rail networks, and Melbourne Metro Tunnel tracklaying completed.
January 3, 2023
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Infrastructure
Early works begin on Melbourne Airport rail link
Work includes the relocation of six electricity pylons.
November 8, 2022
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Australia/NZ
Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop runs into headwinds
The state of Victoria has embarked on its most costly rail project, the 90km Suburban Rail Loop in Melbourne. But with costs spiralling, the wisdom of proceeding with what could be Australia’s largest rail project is being called into question, as Tony Duboudin reports.
October 28, 2022
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Financial
New Australian government confirms $A 2.2bn for Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop
The funding was announced in the new government’s first budget.
September 30, 2022
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Infrastructure
Consortium appointed to deliver Melbourne airport rail link
The consortium includes public and private partners.
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