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Watch the heart-stopping moment a freight train barely misses truck

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February 18, 2024
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Video footage has been released of the heart-stopping moment a truck is nearly collected by a freight train after it ignored a rail crossing. Train […]

Four million trips as Newcastle light rail marks five years

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February 18, 2024
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More than four million trips have been tapped on to the Newcastle light rail since it opened five years ago.

$442M rail upgrades completed

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February 16, 2024
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The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of works to duplicate […]

Kuranda Scenic Railway services back on track

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February 16, 2024
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Queensland Rail is bringing back Far North Queensland’s most iconic rail service, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, following extensive damage to …

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Kuranda Scenic Railway services back on track

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February 16, 2024
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Queensland Rail is bringing back Far North Queensland’s most iconic rail service, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, following extensive damage to …

The post Kuranda Scenic Railway services back on track appeared first on Rail Express.

Only 2% of freight between Melbourne and Sydney goes by rail

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February 16, 2024
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Exclusive: rail use dwindles to minuscule levels amid over-reliance on heavy and polluting trucks, industry warns

Making tracks at East Pakenham Station

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February 16, 2024
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With work on three level crossing removals and new stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham powering ahead, another huge milestone has …

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Inland Rail birthday celebrated

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February 15, 2024
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The inland rail project has celebrated the first anniversary of construction, including works near Seymour.

Pippita Rail Trail to renovate retired Abattoirs Branch rail bridge to connect green space in Sydney’s west

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February 15, 2024
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A rail bridge that has not been used for more than 30 years is set to be transformed into a pedestrian and cycle path to […]

Widespread delays across Sydney rail network spark peak hour commuter chaos

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February 15, 2024
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Widespread delays are occurring across the Sydney rail network, sparking chaos for peak-hour commuters. Sydney Trains has advised passengers to allow extra travel time “due […]