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Passengers boarding a V/Line train at a station

09.07.2026

Telstra outage rail disruption affects Australian trains

Circular economy in rail report targets reuse

17.06.2026

Circular economy in rail report outlines ARA guidance

2026–27 Federal Budget rail projects welcomed by ARA

13.05.2026

2026–27 Federal Budget rail projects: What is funded

Passengers boarding a V/Line train at a station

09.07.2026

Telstra outage rail disruption affects Australian trains

Telstra outage rail disruption is still affecting some Australian train services after a nationwide communications failure disrupted railway operations yesterday.
Circular economy in rail report targets reuse

17.06.2026

Circular economy in rail report outlines ARA guidance

Circular economy in rail is the focus of a new Australasian Railway Association report designed to help rail organisations make wider use of recycled, reused and repurposed materials across their operations.
2026–27 Federal Budget rail projects welcomed by ARA

13.05.2026

2026–27 Federal Budget rail projects: What is funded

2026–27 Federal Budget rail projects include passenger rail funding and freight network support. They also include freight data measures and supply chain loans.
Government Unlocks $1.75 Billion to Overhaul East Coast Freight Rail Corridors

08.05.2026

Government Unlocks $1.75 Billion to Overhaul East Coast Freight Rail Corridors

The Federal Government’s ARTC network investment totals $1. 75 billion.
$45B Blowout Halts Australia’s Biggest Rail Megaproject Today

08.05.2026

$45 Billion Cost Crisis Stops Australia’s Inland Rail Short of Brisbane

Inland Rail to Brisbane will no longer proceed as planned. An independent assessment found the project’s estimated cost now exceeds $45 billion.
Sydney to Perth rail corridor closed: ARTC update

05.03.2026

Sydney to Perth rail corridor closed as ARTC begins repairs

The Sydney to Perth rail corridor closed via Broken Hill is expected to remain shut for another two to four weeks, according to the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) (ARTC).
East West rail line closed as ARTC assesses flood damage

23.02.2026

East West rail line closed after flooding, ARTC inspects damage

Australia’s East West rail line closed after heavy rain and flooding prompted the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to shut the route, according to an ARTC media statement.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has updated its procedures and standards to address track misalignment and geometry defects after a derailment incident in Victoria.

22.04.2025

Australian Rail Track Corporation Implements New Track Standards After Safety Incident

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has updated its procedures and standards to address track misalignment and geometry defects after a derailment incident in Victoria.