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After a Slow Start, High-Speed Rail Might Finally Arrive in America

gobstopper
April 3, 2025
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True high-speed rail has not yet made it to the U.S., but that will change soon. Here are the projects currently being developed.

Business

Wireless Logic acquires Brazilian MVNO Arqia

Guest authors
April 3, 2025
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Wireless Logic, a provider of IoT solutions, has announced its acquisition of Arqia, Brazil’s largest independent authorised MVNO.

Pitch to ditch rail loop risks ‘referendum on trains’

Bardy Bigglesworth
April 3, 2025
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If elected, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would cancel $2.2 billion in federal funding for the first stage of Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop.

Peter Dutton makes $6.5b Melbourne Airport Rail Link election pledge

Bardy Bigglesworth
April 3, 2025
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made a huge new $6.5bn infrastructure call, but there’s a catch to the spend.

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Wellington commuter trains ridership declines

Guest authors
April 3, 2025
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New figures out from Wellington’s regional council show a fall in commuter train punctuality and reliability, but the biggest decline is the almost 2 million tr

Aussie products to be smashed by tariffs

Helen Carrie
April 3, 2025
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Anthony Albanese has unleashed on Donald Trump over his “unwarranted” tariff war – here’s the list of products set to be hit hard.

Operators

Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal partners communities to prevent battery theft

Guest authors
April 3, 2025
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Vodacom South Africa has instituted what it calls a community-based model to secure towers against battery theft. The community of Kamberg in the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal has partnered with Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal region to implement additi…

NASA Makes Progress on Advanced Drone Safety Management System

Brian Evans
April 3, 2025
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From agriculture and law enforcement to entertainment and disaster response, industries are increasingly turning to drones for help, but the growing volume of these aircraft will require trusted safety management systems to maintain safe operations. NASA is testing a new software system to create an improved warning system – one that can predict hazards to drones before […]

UN space chair to headline Australian Space Summit

Guest authors
April 3, 2025
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Dr Ulpia-Elena Botezatu is the chair of the influential Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, which aims to foster collaboration between nations and consider legal issues arising from space exploration.

What Are Some Of The Most Quirky Airline Call Signs In Aviation History?

Guest authors
April 3, 2025
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Some airline call signs are obvious, whereas others are considerably more unusual.