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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

Network Rail must be prioritized to support Australia’s future economy, environmental goals, and urban development, according to the Australasian Railway Association

12.05.2025

Network Rail Investment Key to Australia’s Growth

Network Rail must be prioritized to support Australia’s future economy, environmental goals, and urban development, according to the Australasian Railway Association.
As construction of the Melbourne Intermodal Terminal nears completion, the Intermodal Terminal Company has appointed Andrew Adam as its new non-executive director to guide its next strategic phase.

10.05.2025

Intermodal Terminal Company Appoints Andrew Adam as New Director

As construction of the Melbourne Intermodal Terminal nears completion, the Intermodal Terminal Company has appointed Andrew Adam as its new non-executive director to guide its next strategic phase.

09.05.2025

New Green Corridor Project Planned in Sydney

Sydney is preparing to launch the GreenWay, a 6km car-free corridor that will connect Cooks River to Iron Cove, supporting active and sustainable transport.
Queensland will roll out more than 100 new weekly train services this month to improve travel across three South East Queensland commuter rail lines.

08.05.2025

Queensland to Launch Over 100 New Weekly Train Services

Queensland will roll out more than 100 new weekly train services this month to improve travel across three South East Queensland commuter rail lines.
Inland Rail has launched construction across its eight remaining Beveridge to Albury sites, starting in Euroa this week, marking a major step forward for the national freight project

07.05.2025

Inland Rail Begins Final Construction Phase Across B2A Corridor

Inland Rail has launched construction across its eight remaining Beveridge to Albury sites, starting in Euroa this week, marking a major step forward for the national freight project.
Sydney Metro West has reached a key milestone with the completion of excavation works at Hunter Street Station, the final stop on the 24-kilometer line between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD

07.05.2025

Sydney Metro West Cavern Completed at Hunter Street Site

Sydney Metro West has reached a key milestone with the completion of excavation works at Hunter Street Station, the final stop on the 24-kilometer line between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.
Major construction on the Suburban Rail Loop has officially begun in Victoria, with crews preparing the tunnel boring machine (TBM) launch site in Clarinda for the next stage of the project

07.05.2025

Suburban Rail Loop Construction Begins with Tunnel Works

Major construction on the Suburban Rail Loop has officially begun in Victoria, with crews preparing the tunnel boring machine (TBM) launch site in Clarinda for the next stage of the project.
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is urging the re-elected Albanese Government to accelerate rail investment in Australia, highlighting its economic, environmental, and strategic importance for the country’s future.

06.05.2025

Strong Momentum Needed for Rail Investment in Australia

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is urging the re-elected Albanese Government to accelerate rail investment in Australia, highlighting its economic, environmental, and strategic importance for the country’s future.
Webuild Group has officially completed the first kilometre of track on the new Western Sydney Airport Metro line, a major development in Sydney’s expanding transport infrastructure

30.04.2025

First Track Laid for Western Sydney Airport Metro Line

Webuild Group has officially completed the first kilometre of track on the new Western Sydney Airport Metro line, a major development in Sydney’s expanding transport infrastructure.
Parkdale Station in Melbourne has unveiled new green spaces and recreation areas for the public, providing a fresh destination for outdoor activities

27.04.2025

Parkdale Station Opens New Green Spaces and Recreation Areas

Parkdale Station in Melbourne has unveiled new green spaces and recreation areas for the public, providing a fresh destination for outdoor activities.
In New Wales, tram-train trials have begun, designed for the South Wales Metro system. Transport for Wales (TfW) is testing the new three-section CITYLINK series 398 trains

25.04.2025

Tram-Train Trials Begin in New Wales for SWM System

In New Wales, tram-train trials have begun, designed for the South Wales Metro system. Transport for Wales (TfW) is testing the new three-section CITYLINK series 398 trains.
Queensland Rail WiFi is being enhanced through a strategic collaboration with Nomad Digital to deliver seamless onboard connectivity on 65 new passenger trains.

24.04.2025

Queensland Rail WiFi Upgrade with Nomad Digital Partnership

Queensland Rail WiFi is being enhanced through a strategic collaboration with Nomad Digital to deliver seamless onboard connectivity on 65 new passenger trains.