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Queensland Rail reassures passengers ahead of industrial action

Guest authors
June 6, 2024
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Queensland Rail has responded to protected industrial action plans with a message for its customers. A Queensland Rail spokesperson has …

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Adelaide rail extensions to be investigated with new funding in budget

gobstopper
June 6, 2024
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Future extensions and upgrades to Adelaide’s rail network will be investigated under funding allocated in South Australia’s budget.

Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)

80 level crossings removed and two new stations open

Guest authors
June 6, 2024
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The Victorian Government has removed Melbourne’s 80th level crossing, with three more level crossings gone along the Pakenham Line and …

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New myki operator wants more money to run troubled system

gobstopper
June 6, 2024
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But two industry sources, speaking anonymously to detail confidential discussions, said teething issues with the takeover had prompted new negotiations with the Department of Transport and Planning.

Funding puts wheels in motion for local train manufacturing

Guest authors
June 6, 2024
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The iconic NSW made Tangara trains are set to receive critical upgrades as the NSW Government forges ahead with a …

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V/Line closes Gippsland line for six weeks

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 5, 2024
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Frustrated V/Line passengers will have to take the bus for six weeks as the Gippsland railway line will close due to track upgrades. Find out how this will affect you.

PT wheelchair booking system rolls out

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 5, 2024
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A NEW booking system for mobility aids like wheelchairs, gophers and large walkers has been announced for V/Line’s long haul rail services.

Hope for train building return

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 5, 2024
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The state government has offered another glimmer of hope that train manufacturing may return to the Hunter. The current fleet of Tangara trains was built […]

Trains over the Summit – Ardglen, Australia

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 5, 2024
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Up coal trains are usually banked from Willow Tree to Ardglen, and this is the last location in Australia where you can witness traditional bankers on the rear of a train.

Buses replace trains on Southern Highlands Line due to freight train issue

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 5, 2024
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Buses are replacing trains on the Southern Highlands Line, due to a mechanical issue with a freight train at Mittagong.