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Eldorado Dredge located in North East Victoria

gobstopper
May 20, 2024
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This bucket dredge began production in 1936 and produced 70,664 ounces of gold during 18 years of operation.

Building inflation won’t hit rail loop price: treasurer

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 19, 2024
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Victoria can overcome a $20 billion funding gap to build the contentious Suburban Rail Loop and spiralling construction costs will not blow out the final […]

Airport accused of rail project conflict of interest

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 19, 2024
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Rail, Tram & Bus Union’s Vik Sharma was critical of the project being kicked “down the road” and said it was a global embarrassment Melbourne remained without a train line to the airport.

Australia

New digital driver’s licences don’t work at some pubs and clubs

gobstopper
May 18, 2024
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While the licences have timed QR codes that can be used to verify authenticity, the technology is incompatible with the scanners used at many RSLs and at some nightclubs to keep problem gamblers or barred patrons away.

Commuters catching the Sunbury line are facing major disruptions after an incident at Watergardens station

gobstopper
May 17, 2024
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Commuters using a major metro line connecting the CBD and Melbourne’s northwest are facing major train delays after a vehicle smashed through a suburban railway station’s fence.

77 level crossings gone as Keon Parade reopens

Guest authors
May 17, 2024
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The boom gates at Keon Parade in Reservoir are now a thing of the past, as Melbourne’s 77th dangerous and congested level crossing …

The post 77 level crossings gone as Keon Parade reopens appeared first on Rail Express.

Key Inland Rail leaders visit Stockinbingal to Parkes project

Guest authors
May 16, 2024
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The leadership team at Inland Rail conducted site visits to the Lachlan River Bridge, Forbes Station, Wyndham Avenue, and the …

The post Key Inland Rail leaders visit Stockinbingal to Parkes project appeared first on Rail Express.

Major construction complete at Parkville Station

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May 16, 2024
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Major construction is complete on Parkville Station. The new station will provide easy rail access to Victoria’s world-renowned health and …

The post Major construction complete at Parkville Station appeared first on Rail Express.

Rail industry news (Australia, New Zealand)

Metro launches new partnership with Barrbunin Beek

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May 16, 2024
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Metro is proud to be working with its new First Nations community partner, Barrbunin Beek supporting the delivery of programs …

The post Metro launches new partnership with Barrbunin Beek appeared first on Rail Express.

Win for Melbourne’s west identifying law breaking heavy vehicles

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 15, 2024
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Dreams have come true for Maribyrnong residents who have been campaigning for truck monitoring for more than eight years, following last week’s state budget.