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New report shows benefits of rail freight over road transport

Guest authors
March 5, 2024
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Rail Partners has issued a report outlining how, with government support, rail freight operators can improve and further decarbonise rail freight.

First GrainCorp train to use upgraded line north of Moree

Guest authors
March 4, 2024
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The Pacific National train loaded up to 55 tonnes of canola into each of its 48 wagons at the Croppa …

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BNSF Reduces Workforce in Nebraska and Kansas

David C. Lester
March 1, 2024
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Fort Worth, Texas –– BNSF announced this week that it was cutting some jobs at mechanical shops located in Nebraska and Kansas. However, no details about the cuts were provided, such as where they took place or the number of people involved. News repor…

Truck driver kills motorcyclist in Melbourne

Guest authors
February 29, 2024
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Another truck driver kills a vulnerable road user (motorcyclist this time). Maybe Melbourne has too many trucks? A truck a minute at this school crossing […]

GB Railfreight signs deal extension with Scottish aluminium company

Guest authors
February 29, 2024
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GB Railfreight has announced that it has signed a deal extension with Alvance British Aluminium.

Catchment Wall Construction Begins in San Clemente

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 29, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE – Two large rigs began drilling so steel beams can be placed 30 feet underground to support the catchment wall in San Clemente.
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BNSF Receives 2024 Engineering Excellence Award

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 29, 2024
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SANDPOINT, Idaho – BNSF receives a 2024 Engineering Excellence Award for the Sandpoint Junction Connector project in Idaho.
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Trucks again ignore school crossing curfew in Francis Street

gobstopper
February 28, 2024
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A truck a minute during this arvo’s school crossing curfew on Francis St.

Runaway Indian train speeds past station without driver

gobstopper
February 28, 2024
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Footage shows a freight train without a driver on board speeding through a station in northern India.

Mount Isa rail line up and running after Julia Creek flood damage

gobstopper
February 28, 2024
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The Mount Isa rail line is back up and running after two kilometres of track near Julia Creek were repaired. The track between Neila and Cloncurry was […]