Pacific National Derailment Follows 90 km/h Runaway
AUSTRALIA: A loaded Pacific National coal train derailed at Ardglen Loop in the Upper Hunter less than two weeks after a separate unmanned company train reached 90 km/h.
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Sydney Metro West Set to Lower 5,316 Tonnes of Rail
AUSTRALIA: Sydney Metro West is preparing to lower 5,316 tonnes of rail 27 metres into the Sydney Olympic Park station box as the 24-kilometre project moves from tunnelling into fit-out.
Gold Coast tram now runs from Helensvale to Burleigh
AUSTRALIA: Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 has opened to passengers, extending G:link to Burleigh Heads and creating a continuous tram connection from Helensvale through the city’s southern coastal suburbs.
IGLU Buys $86.94m Site Beside Victoria Cross Metro
AUSTRALIA: IGLU has bought a 3,132 sq m site beside Victoria Cross Metro station in North Sydney for $86.94 million, moving former metro construction land toward private mixed-use redevelopment.
V/Line Trains Set to Return to Benalla and Euroa August 31
AUSTRALIA: V/Line trains are set to return to Benalla and Euroa on August 31, restoring station calls after months of construction-related disruption while Inland Rail work continues at both Victorian station precincts.
Melbourne doubles X’trapolis 2.0 order to 50 trains
AUSTRALIA: Victoria has confirmed a €270m order for 25 additional Alstom X’trapolis 2.0 EMUs, doubling Melbourne’s programme to 50 six-car trains as the first batch enters service.
RITES develops standard-gauge locomotive for Australia
AUSTRALIA: RITES is developing a standard-gauge diesel locomotive prototype for an Australian customer by adapting an in-service Indian Railways unit, with testing and customer validation expected once the prototype is ready.
Ground Freezing to Support SRL East Cross Passages
AUSTRALIA: ZÜBLIN Ground Engineering has secured a role on Melbourne’s SRL East to provide ground-freezing expertise and equipment for nearly 30 cross passages in the 26 km twin-tunnel project.
Western Sydney Airport Metro Train Makes Room for Luggage
AUSTRALIA: The first Western Sydney Airport metro train has arrived in Sydney with wider aisles, dedicated luggage storage and passenger features designed specifically for journeys to the new airport.
Monadelphous Wins Around $200m BHP Car Dumper Contract
AUSTRALIA: Monadelphous has secured a contract worth about $200 million to install and commission BHP’s sixth car dumper and supporting materials-handling facilities at Nelson Point in Port Hedland.
Australia Rail News Weekly Review: July 30–August 5
AUSTRALIA: This concise weekly review presents a selection of Australian railway news published from July 30 to August 5, 2026: rolling stock, metro testing, infrastructure delivery and rail safety.
Extra Tram Services Set for Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
AUSTRALIA: G:link will add extra tram services for Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, increasing weekend frequencies as crowds travel to Surfers Paradise from 14 to 16 August 2026.
