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First passenger jet lands at WSI as trials ramp up

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September 1, 2026
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VH-A5C landed in Western Sydney shortly after 9:15am following a test flight from Melbourne, marking another significant milestone for the new airport ahead of its full opening next month. Jetstar will operate the inaugural flight from WSI to the Gold …

New Melton Station opens with 94 level crossings gone for good

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 1, 2026
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More than 900 commuter car parking spaces will open over the coming months, and the station precinct and surrounding areas will also be landscaped with more than 670 native trees and 180,000 native plants, shrubs and grasses.

Prolonged freight track closure on Rotterdam–hinterland railway

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September 1, 2026
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Rail freight operators have been experiencing problems at a railway exiting the Rotterdam port for the past weeks. Track subsidence reportedly caused several locomotives to…

Qantas and Condor launch new loyalty partnership

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September 1, 2026
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The partnership will see Qantas Frequent Flyer members able to redeem their Qantas Points on Condor’s network of more than 70 destinations in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Victoria Opposition Pledges $1.7 Billion for Hybrid Trains in Melbourne’s West

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 1, 2026
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The debate centers on fast population growth in the west and differing views on jobs, costs, and long-term solutions ahead of the state election.

Jetstar to ramp up Hobart flights from Newcastle

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September 1, 2026
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The seasonal service, which recommences on 27 October and runs three times per week until 24 April 2027, will increase by 6,000 seats to 28,000, up 27 per cent on its inaugural season.

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APOD: 2026 September 1 – A Plane Lunar Eclipse

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September 1, 2026
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APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 1 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. A Plane […]

Ice Island Survives Run-In With Joe Island

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September 1, 2026
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In summer 2026, a substantial iceberg calved from Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland and swiftly drifted into Nares Strait, colliding with an island along the way.

Six-car trains on the Warrnambool line: a welcome fix, but why now?

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 1, 2026
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V/Line have their own agenda which does not incloude passenger comfort or experience.

ČD receives final 50th Vectron from Siemens

gobstopper
September 1, 2026
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České dráhy has completed the delivery of 50 Siemens Vectron locomotives capable of 230 km/h. The new fleet is taking over a growing share of domestic and international passenger services.