Archive for category: Rail

Protecting rail cabling from mechanical damage
Jess, , Asset Management, Partner Solutions, Rail, Risk management, 0Flexible conduit system manufacturer, Flexicon, has launched an extended range of divisible corrugated conduits (dual split conduits), which can...
Record transport spend in 2020-21 Queensland Budget
Imogen Hartmann, , Construction, News, Project, QLD, Rail, Road, spotlight, Transport, 1The Queensland Government has released its 2020-21 State Budget, highlighting a record roads and transport spend, and outlining a...
ARA releases guide with tips to improve tender processes for rail projects
Imogen Hartmann, , Asset Management, Construction, Investment, News, Planning, Rail, Transport, 0Recommendations to help industry make the most of rail construction investment have been outlined in the Australasian Railway Association’s...
Critical section of Inland Rail now underway
Imogen Hartmann, , Construction, Freight, News, NSW, Project, QLD, Rail, Transport, VIC, 0The second section of Inland Rail’s 1,700km Melbourne to Brisbane freight line between Narrabri and North Star (N2NS) is...
Historic Flinders Street viaduct undergoes critical restoration works
Eliza Booth, , Asset Management, Construction, News, Project, Rail, Urban Development, VIC, 0Melbourne Metro is carrying out a program of structural and restoration works on the historic rail bridge known as...
Major infrastructure projects a key feature in Victorian Budget
Jess, , Construction, Investment, Investment & Financing, News, Planning, Policy, Project, Rail, Road, spotlight, Transport, VIC, 1The Victorian Budget 2020-21 has been released and includes significant funding for landmark infrastructure projects including the Suburban Rail...
Route selected and $10 billion committed for Melbourne Airport Rail Link
Eliza Booth, , Airport, Construction, Investment, News, Planning, Project, Rail, spotlight, Transport, VIC, 1The Federal and Victorian Governments have each committed $5 billion to the long-awaited Melbourne Airport Rail Link and announced...
ITas to deliver $5 billion infrastructure program
Imogen Hartmann, , Bridges, Construction, Energy infrastructure, News, Planning, Project, Rail, Road, TAS, Transport, 0The Tasmanian Government is launching a $5 billion intergenerational infrastructure program to be overseen by Infrastructure Tasmania (ITas), with...
Albion Park Rail Bypass set to open a year ahead of schedule
Imogen Hartmann, , Construction, News, NSW, Project, Rail, Road, Transport, 0The Albion Park Rail Bypass, between Sydney and Bomaderry, is due to open in mid-2021, more than 12 months...
Parramatta Light Rail hits milestone
Imogen Hartmann, , Construction, News, NSW, Project, Rail, Transport, 0The $2.4 billion Parramatta Light Rail project has hit a major milestone, as initial track-laying commences. New South Wales...
Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop moves forward, secures $2.2 billion funding
Imogen Hartmann, , Construction, Logistics, News, Planning, Project, Rail, spotlight, Transport, VIC, 0The Victorian Government has committed $2.2 billion for initial and early works on Stage One of the Suburban Rail...
Three consortia shortlisted to submit Inland Rail proposals
Imogen Hartmann, , Construction, Contracts awarded, Logistics, News, Project, QLD, Rail, spotlight, Transport, 0The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) have invited three consortia to enter a Request for Proposal (RFP) phase for...
Business case outlines Frankston to Baxter rail upgrade benefits
Imogen Hartmann, , Construction, News, Planning, Project, Rail, Transport, VIC, 1The Federal Government has released a preliminary business case for the electrification and duplication of the Frankston Line to...
Leadership in the rail industry
Patricia Mae Tagabe, , Events, Planning, Policy, Project, Rail, Technology, Transport, Trends, 0by The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Mark Donaldson VC knows a thing or two about leadership and resilience. The...
$693 million Narrabri to North Star Inland Rail contract awarded
Imogen Hartmann, , Construction, Contracts awarded, News, Project, Rail, spotlight, Transport, 0The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has awarded the $693 million contract for Inland Rail construction between Narrabri and...
Using vulcanised rubber in track damping systems
Patricia Mae Tagabe, , Construction, Noise and Vibration, Partner Solutions, Project, Rail, Technology, Transport, 0The use of vulcanised rubber for track damping systems has a number of benefits over other typical materials used...
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