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May 18, 2026 | Signalling

How ETCS is rewiring Australia’s national signalling strategy

Last year Australia’s federal states, in a historic act of unity, agreed that all future digital signalling systems will follow the European ETCS standard. Mark Simmons considers how this decision is likely to affect future projects and reviews progress with those that have already adopted ETCS.

January 6, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Four major Sydney Metro contracts awarded

Track, stations and trains for Sydney Metro West project will be provided by multiple contractors.

February 24, 2025 | Australia/NZ

$US 26m upgrade for Australia’s XPT

Extra lease of life for long-distance diesel trains.

December 20, 2024 | Light Rail

Parramatta light rail line opens in Australia

The new line serves the Paramatta area to the west of Sydney.

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 2, 2024 | Metros

Sydney Metro City and Southwest metro line opening delayed

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

June 19, 2024 | Metros

Major tunnelling completed on Western Sydney Airport line

Three of four TBMs have completed their drives with 230m of tunnel remaining.

June 6, 2024 | Fleet

New South Wales funds upgrade of Tangara EMU fleet

Life extension for Sydney commuter fleet as state works to revive rolling stock manufacturing.

June 4, 2024 | Light Rail

Parramatta light rail Stage 2 proceeds

New South Wales government provides $US 1.33bn for 10km light rail line in Sydney.

April 18, 2024 | Signalling

Wabtec to develop ETCS interoperability for Australian signalling

Standard enabling ATMS-equipped trains to operate on lines with ETCS Level 2 signalling.

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