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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

Hunter businesses are intensifying efforts to win the next major train manufacturing contract, as New South Wales prepares to modernize its fleet by early 2027 through the Future Fleet Program

02.06.2025

Hunter Businesses Compete to Secure New Train Contracts

Hunter businesses are intensifying efforts to win the next major train manufacturing contract, as New South Wales prepares to modernize its fleet by early 2027 through the Future Fleet Program.
Melbourne commuters will face months of travel disruptions as two major tunnel projects near completion, including the long-anticipated $15 billion Metro Tunnel entering its final testing phase

01.06.2025

Melbourne Commuters Face Disruptions Amid Tunnel Completion

Melbourne commuters will face months of travel disruptions as two major tunnel projects near completion, including the long-anticipated $15 billion Metro Tunnel entering its final testing phase.

31.05.2025

NSW Rail Union Pay Deal Ends Months of Disruptions

The rail union pay deal between the NSW government and RTBU ends months of strikes and secures a 12% wage increase with back pay for thousands of rail workers.

31.05.2025

South Australia Invests $9.6M to Boost Public Transport Safety

South Australia is investing $9. 6 million in a sweeping safety upgrade to protect public transport passengers and workers, including AI cameras, compliance teams, and legal reforms.
Inland Rail has reached a key milestone with the opening of Wangaratta Station, advancing efforts to modernize freight transport between Melbourne and Brisbane.

29.05.2025

Inland Rail Marks Major Milestone with Wangaratta Upgrade

Inland Rail has reached a key milestone with the opening of Wangaratta Station, advancing efforts to modernize freight transport between Melbourne and Brisbane.
ARTC flood recovery continues across New South Wales following extensive rail damage, with freight and XPT services gradually resuming while public transport remains partially suspended.

28.05.2025

ARTC flood recovery efforts progress after NSW disruptions

ARTC flood recovery continues across New South Wales following extensive rail damage, with freight and XPT services gradually resuming while public transport remains partially suspended.

28.05.2025

Sydney Trains Faces Expert Review After Major Network Disruption

An independent panel will examine Sydney Trains after a May 20 incident disrupted the network and forced 300 passengers off a train due to a fallen overhead cable.
A sudden equipment failure brought Sydney Metro services to a standstill on Tuesday evening, frustrating thousands of passengers and reigniting concerns about the system’s reliability

28.05.2025

Sydney Metro Faces Renewed Scrutiny After Technical Breakdown

A sudden equipment failure brought Sydney Metro services to a standstill on Tuesday evening, frustrating thousands of passengers and reigniting concerns about the system’s reliability.
A sudden mechanical fault disrupted Sydney Metro during Tuesday’s peak hour, trapping a train near Barangaroo Station and delaying citywide services.

27.05.2025

Sydney Metro Disruption Leaves Commuters Stranded at Barangaroo

A sudden mechanical fault disrupted Sydney Metro during Tuesday’s peak hour, trapping a train near Barangaroo Station and delaying citywide services.

27.05.2025

Wangaratta Station Reopens After Major Inland Rail Upgrade

Wangaratta Station has officially reopened after a major Inland Rail upgrade that improves freight access and enhances the station’s safety, accessibility, and regional connectivity.
Melbourne Airport Rail construction is progressing steadily as Sunshine Station undergoes a major transformation to support rising demand and future airport connections.

26.05.2025

Melbourne Airport Rail Progresses with Sunshine Station Overhaul

Melbourne Airport Rail construction is progressing steadily as Sunshine Station undergoes a major transformation to support rising demand and future airport connections.
MLG Oz has signed a 12-month agreement with Rio Tinto to deliver mining services at the Western Turner Syncline iron ore site in Pilbara, generating around $20 million in revenue

26.05.2025

MLG Oz Wins $20M Mining Contract with Rio Tinto in Pilbara

MLG Oz has signed a 12-month agreement with Rio Tinto to deliver mining services at the Western Turner Syncline iron ore site in Pilbara, generating around $20 million in revenue.