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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

Rio Tinto invests in local rail car production in Western Australia, creating jobs and enhancing the Pilbara supply chain with sustainable manufacturing solutions.

03.04.2025

Rio Tinto Launches Local Rail Car Production in Australia

Rio Tinto starts building rail cars in Western Australia to strengthen local industry. This move enhances its global iron ore operations efficiently.
Sydney Trams carried over 150 million passengers by March 2025. Four lines spanning 48.8 kilometers operate in the capital of New South Wales, and their popularity keeps growing.

03.04.2025

Sydney Trams Carried Over 150 Million Passengers by 2025

Sydney Trams carried over 150 million passengers by March 2025. Four lines spanning 48.
Sydney commuters faced chaos as a Driverless Metro Open Door incident unfolded in a tunnel on Wednesday.

02.04.2025

Driverless Metro Open Door Sparks Safety Fears in Sydney

Sydney commuters faced chaos as a Driverless Metro Open Door incident unfolded in a tunnel on Wednesday. The rail union quickly demanded a shutdown and a full investigation.
Sydney authorities will launch the Sydney Metro T6 Closure on April 27, disrupting 11,000 daily commuters.

01.04.2025

Sydney Metro T6 Closure Disrupts 11,000 Daily Commuters

Sydney authorities will launch the Sydney Metro T6 Closure on April 27, disrupting 11,000 daily commuters. Construction teams will upgrade the line for nine weeks, affecting travel significantly.
Sydney’s transport team launches the T6 line closure on April 27, 2025, for metro growth. The shutdown lasts nine weeks and boosts the city’s rail network.

31.03.2025

T6 Line Closure Set for Nine Weeks in Sydney Metro Expansion

Sydney’s transport team launches the T6 line closure on April 27, 2025, for metro growth. The shutdown lasts nine weeks and boosts the city’s rail network.
South Australia’s government ordered 60 electric buses to enhance its eco-friendly transport system. Swedish giant Scania supplies them, and Volgren handles production.

31.03.2025

South Australia Unveils Electric Buses in Green Transport Push

South Australia Boosts Green Transport with 60 New Electric Buses. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Queensland officials today kicked off the Gold Coast Faster Rail project with $5.75B funding. This massive upgrade targets doubling rail capacity by 2032.

31.03.2025

Gold Coast Faster Rail Project Begins with $5.75B Boost

Gold Coast Faster Rail Project Launches with $5. 75B Investment.
The Australian government recently finalized rail network appointments to elevate key organizations. These moves bolster the leadership of ARTC and National Intermodal effectively.

31.03.2025

Rail Network Appointments Boost ARTC and National Intermodal

The Australian government recently finalized rail network appointments to elevate key organizations. These moves bolster the leadership of ARTC and National Intermodal effectively.
The delay of the Armadale train line has significantly impacted thousands of commuters in Perth’s south-east, with the government announcing the postponement of a major section’s reopening.

30.03.2025

Armadale Train Line Delay

The delay of the Armadale train line has significantly impacted thousands of commuters in Perth’s south-east, with the government announcing the postponement of a major section’s reopening.
The Public Transport Authority launches its Network Control Center to enhance Australia’s Perth rail system

30.03.2025

Thornlie-Cockburn Link to Open June 9, Transforming Perth’s Transit

The Thornlie-Cockburn Link will open on Monday, June 9, marking a major milestone. METRONET continues transforming Perth with this expansion, enhancing the city’s public transportation network.
The Australian Government announced ARTC board appointments to strengthen rail leadership. New directors join National Intermodal to enhance freight efficiency.

28.03.2025

ARTC Board Appointments Boost Rail Leadership

The Australian Government announced ARTC board appointments to strengthen rail leadership. New directors join National Intermodal to enhance freight efficiency.
Inland Rail upgrades transformed the Beveridge-to-Albury section during a 60-hour track possession.

27.03.2025

Inland Rail Upgrades Enhance Freight Efficiency

Inland Rail upgrades transformed the Beveridge-to-Albury section during a 60-hour track possession. Major partners completed tasks and reopened the railway on Monday evening.