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Taken for a ride: The real cost of Sydney’s metro railways

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 9, 2024
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Metro implementation in Sydney has had bipartisan support. This ultimately metamorphosed into a government decision to construct the new railway line from Epping to Rouse Hill as an automated metro, as opposed to the initial plan to build it as an extension of the existing, conventional rail system.

Yards & Terminals

North Rail Yards project gathers steam

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 9, 2024
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Townsville’s North Rail Yards project continues to gather steam, with the appointment of three new directors and the conclusion of expressions of interest for development proposals.

Federal government backs Canberra’s light rail Stage 2B with $50 million commitment to planning, design

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 9, 2024
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The federal government has committed $50 million to Stage 2B of Canberra’s light rail ahead of next week’s federal budget.

Data Centres & Networks

DE-CIX Jakarta internet exchange is live and onboarding customers

Guest authors
May 9, 2024
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DECIX Indonesia Pratama, the joint venture between internet exchange operator DE-CIX and Salim Group subsidiary IDMarco Digital Solusi, announced on Tuesday that its DE-CIX Jakarta IX is now live and connecting customers.

£200,000 paid out in ‘device clash’ refunds could be tip of the iceberg warns transport watchdog

May 9, 2024
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The latest call by London TravelWatch comes after a Freedom of Information Act (FOI) request made by a member of the public to Transport for […]

Rail Baltica webinar TODAY – supplier opportunities 2024

May 9, 2024
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The Rail Baltica webinar, scheduled for today, 9 May, aims to inform current and prospective suppliers and partners about procurement plans for 2024, project progress […]

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)’s night-time track works

May 9, 2024
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Iarnród Éireann is committed to providing a quality train service to the large number of DART, commuter and intercity passengers using the railway on a […]

Norfolk Southern: Customers issue praising comments for team

May 9, 2024
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Norfolk Southern Corporation have highlighted additional support from key customers and industry associations – including Hub Group, Inc., American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association, […]

Bonza model planes fly off shelves as real fleet stays grounded

Guest authors
May 9, 2024
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A model aircraft store has told Australian Aviation it has seen a surge in demand since the stricken airline called in administrators last week, with a significant portion of sales from the carrier’s base on the Sunshine Coast.

Operators

XL Axiata and Smartfren ask regulator to greenlight merger

Guest authors
May 9, 2024
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The parent companies of Indonesian telcos XL Axiata and Smartfren have reportedly asked permission from telecoms regulator KemKominfo to carry out a long-planned merger of the two companies – and seem likely to get it.