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July 1, 2026 | Infrastructure

Perth - Bunbury train service resumes

The service should have resumed in 2025, but work took longer than expected.

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.

October 13, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Perth commuter line reopens

Armadale Line project in Western Australia includes 8km extension to Byford.

February 5, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Western Australia plans rail freight return to public sector

State government wishes to reverse privatisation measures enacted by federal government in 2000.

December 17, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Western Australia cuts public transport fares

The state will halve regional fares and provide free rail transport in Perth until February.

December 12, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Services start on new Perth commuter line

The 21km Ellenbrook line is the second extension of the Perth Metronet commuter network to open this year.

July 17, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Perth opens commuter rail extension

New 14.5km line adds three stations to the Metronet network.

December 11, 2023 | Technology

Hiivr Rail promises carbon-free container handling

Autonomous battery-powered wagon to move containers in ports and terminals.

July 4, 2023 | Fleet

CBH expands locomotive and wagon fleets

Australian grain exporter has ordered new 1067mm-gauge locomotives.

August 16, 2022 | Commuter Rail

Perth’s $US 1.3bn Forrestfield - Airport line to open in October

The line will enable an 18-minute journey time from the city centre to Perth Airport.

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