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Victoria on Hunt for Rail Loop Station Builders

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April 29, 2024
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Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop East is moving forward with the expressions-of-interest campaign to build six underground stations open. The project will deliver twin 26km rail tunnels, […]

Federal MPs demand state investigates buying old rail for Hunter passengers

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April 29, 2024
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The region’s federal MPs are calling on the state government to investigate buying an old mining rail line and repurpose it to connect the rapidly […]

Double the price: another costs hike hits region’s transport plans

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April 29, 2024
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A budget blowout has cast uncertainty over another key transport project on the Sunshine Coast. It was initially expected to cost $550.8 million to deliver […]

Big breakthrough in Burwood for Sydney Metro West

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April 29, 2024
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Two mega tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have arrived at Burwood North Metro Station site as the 24km Sydney Metro West …

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Final designs for Diggers Rest level crossing removals

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April 29, 2024
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Final designs have been released for road bridges that will remove two dangerous level crossings and improve traffic flow and …

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New lanes open on Tiger Brennan Drive overpass

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April 29, 2024
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The first new lanes on the Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road overpass are now open to traffic, easing traffic […]

Bendigo Airport upgrade to boost local economy

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April 29, 2024
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Bendigo Airport has recently undergone a major upgrade, providing a new terminal and business park which are set to boost […]

Interim commissioners appointed for Infrastructure Australia

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April 29, 2024
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Following amendments to the Infrastructure Australia Act 2008 – which passed in December 2023 and came in effect in early […]

Sydney passenger train speeds at four times the limit, risking derailment

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April 28, 2024
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A suburban passenger train travelling from outer Sydney to the CBD was in danger of derailing or tipping over last Sunday when it crossed from one track to another at four times the speed limit.

Exploring the rail freight opportunity in Australia

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April 28, 2024
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Prological’s Peter Jones explains in this MHD op-ed the benefits of rail freight and how adopting aspects of the European model can help us decrease our reliance […]