Australia railway transport

Siemens has unveiled a model of a new train that will be added to the Sydney Metro on the Western Sydney Airport line. The presentation will allow passenger feedback to be considered before the final production of the rolling stock.

Two opulent train suites, Australis and Aurora, will redefine luxury travel on the Ghan Train. Journey Beyond has introduced these premium accommodations, with first departures scheduled for April 2026.

Broomehill Rapid Rail Project Improves Western Australia’s Grain Transport Efficiency. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Rail Unions in Australia are launching two weeks of industrial action after the NSW government rejected fare refunds. The dispute stems from service disruptions in January, leaving passengers without compensation.

Western Australia is actively pursuing plans to bring its freight rail network back under government control. The network has been managed privately for nearly 25 years under a lease agreement established in 2000.

Ricardo Group has successfully acquired E3 Advisory, expanding its infrastructure consulting services in Australia. This acquisition strengthens its expertise in transport, clean energy, and environmental solutions.

Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) strengthens rail freight operations to support agriculture in Australia. It delivers bulk grain from New South Wales and Victoria to domestic and international markets.

The Sydney – Newcastle route, spanning 165 kilometers, now features advanced double-decker trains by Hyundai Rotem. This launch is a major step in enhancing transport infrastructure and boosting passenger convenience.

At the InnoTrans exhibition in Berlin, a new generation of double-decker regional trains for Australia, developed jointly by Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia, and UGL Rail, is being showcased, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

A model of the new train from Hyundai Rotem and Downer Rail was presented in Brisbane, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

French company Alstom and Australian DT Infrastructure have signed a €1 billion contract to develop and implement the modern Urbalis CBTC signaling and train control system in Western Australia, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

CRRC sent the Australian mining company Roy Hill another batch of 166 gondola cars with stainless steel bodies, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.