Australia railway transport

Hunter Street East equipment removal will begin on Monday 5 January 2026 as part of Sydney Metro West works in the Sydney CBD, as set out in a Sydney Metro West notification (PDF).

Battery electric locomotives in Australia are now working on active mining railways, offering a way to reduce diesel use without waiting for new catenary infrastructure.

Sydney Metro Crows Nest Station award recognition has come through the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Global Best Projects competition, where the station was named Best Rail/Transit Project.

Melbourne Intermodal Terminal rail freight operations have begun, as Australia’s newest and largest intermodal terminal starts handling trains to support Victorian and national supply chains.

Adani Ports acquisition NQXT has been completed, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) said on Tuesday, as reported by Railway Supply.

Australian anti-dumping duties are now being applied provisionally to freight rail wheels imported from China, following preliminary findings by the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission set out in the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission case file (Investigation 690) and also reported by SMM.

Each year, PWI NSW rail awards are highlighted at the Permanent Way Institution of New South Wales (PWI NSW) gathering of rail professionals.

Puffing Billy Railway anniversary celebrations marked a major milestone for one of Australia’s best-known heritage steam railways, with the 125th anniversary observed on Sunday 14 December.

Yamato Kogyo Salix joint venture is moving ahead after Martinus Group agreed to sell 50% of Salix Products to Japan’s Yamato Kogyo Co.

The Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop contract for the eastern segment has been awarded by Victoria’s state government to the TransitLinX consortium (Victorian Government).

Australian rail investment pipeline research released by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) in October sets out how rail construction and maintenance activity could unfold across Australia over the next decade, as outlined by Rail Express.

Metro Trains Sydney CEO Oliver Bratton has been appointed as the operator’s new Chief Executive Officer, as reported by Rail Express.