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Hunter Street East equipment removal: traffic changes

29.12.2025

Hunter Street East equipment removal to begin 5 January 2026

Battery electric locomotives in Australia for heavy haul

26.12.2025

Battery electric locomotives in Australia enter service

Sydney Metro Crows Nest Station award wins ENR title

25.12.2025

Sydney Metro Crows Nest Station award wins ENR title

The Metro Tunnel Project has entered its final stage as three new stations — Arden, Parkville, and Anzac — were officially handed over to Metro Trains this week

14.04.2025

Metro Tunnel Reaches Final Stage as Stations Handed Over

The Metro Tunnel Project has entered its final stage as three new stations — Arden, Parkville, and Anzac — were officially handed over to Metro Trains this week.

13.04.2025

Greensteel Invests $1.6B in New Steel Plant in Australia

Greensteel Australia has unveiled plans for a $1. 6 billion steel plant that will reshape the future of sustainable steelmaking in Australia.
Auckland will suspend all passenger rail services from April 12 to 27 as KiwiRail accelerates key upgrades ahead of the City Rail Link’s opening scheduled for next year

12.04.2025

Auckland Rail Services to Pause for 16 Days in April 2025

Auckland will suspend all passenger rail services from April 12 to 27 as KiwiRail accelerates key upgrades ahead of the City Rail Link’s opening scheduled for next year.
The keys to the first three completed stations on the Allan Labor Government’s Metro Tunnel Project—Arden, Parkville, and Anzac—have been officially handed over to Metro Trains

10.04.2025

Metro Trains Take Over New Tunnel Stations

The keys to the first three completed stations on the Allan Labor Government’s Metro Tunnel Project—Arden, Parkville, and Anzac—have been officially handed over to Metro Trains.
Victoria’s Melbourne Metro projects have recently marked critical milestones, with new station designs revealed and others completed.

10.04.2025

Melbourne Metro Projects Reach Significant Milestones

Victoria’s Melbourne Metro projects have recently marked critical milestones, with new station designs revealed and others completed.
The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney International Airport line is advancing rapidly. The first tracks have been laid at Luddenham, marking a key milestone in the project

10.04.2025

Sydney Metro: Track Laying Progresses at Luddenham

The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney International Airport line is advancing rapidly. The first tracks have been laid at Luddenham, marking a key milestone in the project.
Australian company Gemco Rail has unveiled the first ore railcar built for Rio Tinto

10.04.2025

First Ore Railcar from Gemco Rail for Rio Tinto in Western Australia

Australian company Gemco Rail has unveiled the first ore railcar built for Rio Tinto. The production takes place in Western Australia with technical support from China’s CRRC Qiqihar Rolling Stock.
Vossloh launched a modern plant in Australia, in Bendigo, Victoria. It will supply major railway projects across the region.

09.04.2025

Vossloh Opens New Plant in Australia for Railway Switches

Vossloh launched a modern plant in Australia, in Bendigo, Victoria. It will supply major railway projects across the region.
Sydney Metro starts train testing on the upgraded Southwest line today. Crews modernize the 130-year-old Bankstown route for better service.

08.04.2025

Sydney Metro Begins Southwest Line Testing

Sydney Metro starts train testing on the upgraded Southwest line today. Crews modernize the 130-year-old Bankstown route for better service.
The Public Transport Authority launches its Network Control Center to enhance Australia’s Perth rail system

06.04.2025

Network Control Center Boosts Perth Rail Efficiency

The Public Transport Authority launches its Network Control Center to enhance Australia’s Perth rail system. This facility promises significant improvements in train management and efficiency this month.
Transport Minister John Graham confirmed that Sydney Metro safety remains a priority despite a recent open door incident. He believes such events are unlikely but possible.

05.04.2025

Sydney Metro Safety Faces Scrutiny After Open Door Incident

Transport Minister John Graham confirmed that Sydney Metro safety remains a priority despite a recent open door incident.
Sydney Metro testing has commenced on the new Sydenham to Bankstown line, marking a significant milestone in the city’s transport expansion. The first train completed its journey at 4 a.m.

03.04.2025

Sydney Metro Testing Begins Amid Door Malfunction Investigation

Sydney Metro testing has commenced on the new Sydenham to Bankstown line, marking a significant milestone in the city’s transport expansion.