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Sydney Metro West contracts awarded for four key packages

09.01.2026

Sydney Metro West contracts: NSW awards four key packages

North Coast line reopens after Queensland Rail flood repairs

08.01.2026

North Coast line reopens as Queensland Rail restores services

Sydney Metro extension testing: closure dates and plans

08.01.2026

Sydney Metro extension testing drives line closures ahead of Bankstown link

Queensland Rail Offers Discounted Fares for Ekka Trips

23.07.2025

Queensland Rail Launches Half-Price Tilt Train Tickets for Ekka Travelers

Queensland Rail is offering Wide Bay residents half-price Tilt Train tickets to make traveling to Brisbane’s Royal Queensland Show, the Ekka, easier and more affordable this August.
Train services restored after derailment incident

21.07.2025

Train services resume after derailment as probe continues

Train services on Melbourne’s Mernda and Hurstbridge lines resumed after last week’s derailment near Clifton Hill, but the cause remains under investigation.
Sydney Metro Nears Completion on Bankstown Station Upgrade

21.07.2025

Sydney Metro Unveils Major Progress on Bankstown Station Upgrade

Sydney Metro has revealed significant progress at Bankstown Station, now 80 percent complete, as it prepares for rapid metro services connecting Sydenham and Bankstown next year.
Trial Proves New System Reduces Rail Damage and Costs

19.07.2025

Trial Shows Innovative System Protects Tracks and Cuts Costs

Trial demonstrates how recycled tyre technology protects railway tracks and reduces costs by improving stability and cutting maintenance requirements, while also addressing Australia’s growing tyre waste problem.
Queensland Rail Introduces New Minecraft Rail Safety Game

18.07.2025

Queensland Rail Launches Minecraft Game to Teach Rail Safety

Queensland Rail has launched Track Stars!, a Minecraft-based game that helps students learn rail safety through interactive missions while reinforcing responsible behavior at level crossings across Queensland schools.
Hunter Valley Rail Shutdown for Critical Maintenance

17.07.2025

Major Rail Shutdown in Hunter Valley for Key Maintenance Works

A major rail shutdown will occur in the Hunter Valley next week as ARTC undertakes essential maintenance and upgrades to strengthen the network and ensure long-term safety and efficiency.
Train Derailment in Melbourne Causes Major Service Disruptions

16.07.2025

Train Derailment in Melbourne Causes Major Service Disruptions

Train derailment in Melbourne forced authorities to suspend Hurstbridge and Mernda line services until next Monday as crews work on repairs and safety checks after significant rail damage.
Melbourne Train Disruptions Persist as Recovery Work Intensifies

16.07.2025

Melbourne Train Disruptions Persist as Recovery Work Intensifies

Melbourne commuters face severe delays as a major train derailment continues to disrupt the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines, with full restoration not expected until early next week.
Auckland Rail Services Resume After Major Winter Upgrades

14.07.2025

Auckland Rail Services Resume After Major Winter Upgrades

Auckland train services are now back on track after extensive winter upgrades were completed to modernize infrastructure ahead of the City Rail Link opening in 2026.
Inland Rail Transforms Wangaratta Station with Major Upgrades

14.07.2025

Inland Rail Transforms Wangaratta Station with Major Upgrades

Inland Rail has completed the redevelopment of Wangaratta Station, transforming it into a modern, accessible hub that supports future freight expansion through Victoria’s North East corridor.
Old Sydney train station may reopen in major housing plan

12.07.2025

Old Sydney train station may reopen in major housing plan

An old Sydney train station in Woollahra could finally open as part of a bold housing strategy that aims to add 25,000 new homes to the Eastern Suburbs.
Sydney Trains Launches Major South Coast Line Works

12.07.2025

Sydney Trains Launches Major South Coast Line Works

Sydney Trains will carry out critical infrastructure upgrades and maintenance on the South Coast Line from July 11 to 18, replacing trains with buses across key sections during the school holidays.