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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 Street East equipment removal: traffic changes

29.12.2025

Hunter Street East equipment removal to begin 5 January 2026

Journey Beyond has launched a new season of Australian luxury train tours, starting with the 2025 Riverina Rail Tour under its newly acquired Vintage Rail Journeys brand

23.04.2025

Discover Australian Luxury Train Tours with Vintage Rail

Journey Beyond has launched a new season of Australian luxury train tours, starting with the 2025 Riverina Rail Tour under its newly acquired Vintage Rail Journeys brand.
Queensland has launched a large-scale project to modernize the rail infrastructure between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, aimed at improving transport accessibility for the 2032 Olympics

23.04.2025

Queensland invests in transport infrastructure for the 2032 Olympics

Queensland has launched a large-scale project to modernize the rail infrastructure between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, aimed at improving transport accessibility for the 2032 Olympics.
Western Australia’s metro infrastructure takes a bold step toward sustainability with the introduction of a fully electric concrete truck on the Byford Rail Extension project.

22.04.2025

Sustainable Innovation Boosts Western Australia’s Metro Projects

A Breakthrough in Sustainable Metro Infrastructure for Western Australia. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Seymour-Avenel Road bridge is now open to traffic, supporting freight upgrades across Victoria as part of Australia’s Inland Rail infrastructure improvements

22.04.2025

Seymour-Avenel Road bridge opens as part of rail upgrade

The Seymour-Avenel Road bridge is now open to traffic, supporting freight upgrades across Victoria as part of Australia’s Inland Rail infrastructure improvements.

22.04.2025

Adani Ports Expands Global Reach with $2.5B Australian Deal

Adani Ports has finalized a $2. 5 billion non-cash acquisition of North Queensland Export Terminal, strengthening its international footprint and expanding its logistics presence across key Asia-Pacific markets.
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.
Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop is again under pressure as doubts rise over continued federal funding for the state’s largest infrastructure plan.

19.04.2025

Suburban Rail Loop Faces New Federal Funding Uncertainty

Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop is again under pressure as doubts rise over continued federal funding for the state’s largest infrastructure plan.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has completed the acquisition of the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) in Australia for over $2 billion

18.04.2025

Adani Ports Acquires Terminal in Australia for Over $2B

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has completed the acquisition of the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) in Australia for over $2 billion.
CRRC Ziyang signed a contract to supply modern mainline diesel locomotives to Australia, featuring innovative traction systems and certified according to international environmental standards

18.04.2025

Modern diesel locomotives from CRRC Ziyang head to Australia

CRRC Ziyang signed a contract to supply modern mainline diesel locomotives to Australia, featuring innovative traction systems and certified according to international environmental standards.
The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project moves into its next phase with the awarding of the design and pre-construction contract to the ActivUs Alliance.

16.04.2025

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project Moves Forward

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project moves into its next phase with the awarding of the design and pre-construction contract to the ActivUs Alliance.
Queensland rail services will pause during Easter to enable major upgrades, affecting the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines from April 18 to April 21.

16.04.2025

Queensland rail closure enables major upgrades over Easter

Queensland rail services will pause during Easter to enable major upgrades, affecting the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines from April 18 to April 21.
Kalgoorlie rail development remains uncertain as Premier Roger Cook insists the state must regain control of its freight network to unlock the project’s full economic and logistical potential

16.04.2025

Kalgoorlie rail project hinges on public network control

Kalgoorlie rail development remains uncertain as Premier Roger Cook insists the state must regain control of its freight network to unlock the project’s full economic and logistical potential.