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Hunter Valley Runaway Coal Train Investigated

26.07.2026

Hunter Valley runaway coal train investigated by ONRSR

Railway level crossing near Ararat in Victoria

23.07.2026

ARTC Adds Mandatory Stops at Four Victoria Crossings

Passengers boarding a V/Line train at a station

09.07.2026

Telstra outage rail disruption affects Australian trains

Railway level crossing near Ararat in Victoria

23.07.2026

ARTC Adds Mandatory Stops at Four Victoria Crossings

ARTC has introduced mandatory stops at four passive level crossings in Victoria’s Ararat region, combining new signs and visibility work with upgrades to a 173-kilometre freight corridor.
V/Line VLocity train arriving at Melton Station in Victoria

23.07.2026

New Melton Station Opens With Four Elevated Platforms

The new Melton Station will open on 1 September with four elevated platforms, accessible entrances and infrastructure prepared for longer VLocity trains and future electrification.
Exterior of Tallawong Metro Station with its curved roof, platforms and illuminated escalators.

22.07.2026

Sydney Metro Parking Expansion to Add Up to 1,200 Spaces

New South Wales will invest A$160 million in a Sydney Metro parking expansion that will add up to 1,200 commuter spaces at Tallawong and Hills Showground stations.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad locomotive C504 hauling a train at Sunshine, Victoria

22.07.2026

Southern Shorthaul Railroad Suspension Eased Again

Australia’s rail safety regulator has eased the Southern Shorthaul Railroad suspension for a second time, allowing additional operations while activities it still considers high-risk remain halted.
Newcastle to Sydney high-speed trains approaching a proposed station

16.07.2026

Bechtel Joins Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Plan

Bechtel will support the Newcastle to Sydney high-speed rail project through a two-year development phase focused on making Australia’s first line ready for future construction.
Two Sydney Metro trains during Southwest Metro testing at Bankstown

16.07.2026

Southwest Metro Testing Enters Final Stage in Sydney

Southwest Metro testing has entered its final stage as trains begin running across the connected M1 line between Bankstown and Tallawong ahead of passenger services.
Bridge strike detection trial begins in Ipswich

15.07.2026

Bridge strike detection trial starts at Ipswich bridges

Queensland Rail’s bridge strike detection trial is testing a mobile vehicle-height system in Ipswich, with the aim of reducing collisions between over-height vehicles and railway bridges.
Gold Coast line train at Varsity Lakes station

14.07.2026

Beenleigh and Gold Coast Line Track Closures Affect July Services

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line track closures will affect services from Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July. Passengers are advised to check the journey planner before travelling, consider alternative transport and allow extra time for their trip.
Two Tram Smoke Reports Prompt Sydney Light Rail Suspension

14.07.2026

Battery Batch Withdrawal Follows Sydney Light Rail Incidents

The Sydney light rail suspension followed two separate incidents on Saturday in which smoke was detected on the roofs of trams serving the CBD and eastern suburbs.
Fortescue iron ore train in Western Australia

11.07.2026

Rail Supplier News Covers Three Technology Projects

Rail supplier news covers three developments: a multiyear ITCS upgrade for Fortescue, Belgian authorization for Stadler’s EURO6000 and an ETCS L2 expansion by Hitachi Rail in Australia.
Passenger interior of the new Australind train

10.07.2026

Australind train service returns on Perth–Bunbury route

Australind train service returns between Perth and Bunbury after Transwa received the first of four Alstom diesel multiple-units ordered for the 167 km route in Western Australia.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad locomotive C504 at Sunshine, Victoria

10.07.2026

ONRSR partly lifts Southern Shorthaul Railroad suspension

ONRSR has partially eased the Southern Shorthaul Railroad suspension, allowing Holdco Holdings to resume some low-risk operations under additional regulatory oversight while accreditation for all remaining railway operations remains suspended.