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123 Clayton Station Diaphragm Wall Panels Completed

31.07.2026

123 Clayton Station Diaphragm Wall Panels Completed

Cancelling SRL East Could Save $21 Billion

31.07.2026

Cancelling SRL East Could Save Victoria $21 Billion

Suburban Rail Loop East construction works beside Whitehorse Road in Box Hill, Melbourne

31.07.2026

First Nations Firm to Power Melbourne Rail Tunnelling

Western Australia is actively pursuing plans to bring its freight rail network back under government control.

23.01.2025

Western Australia Seeks to Regain Control of Freight Rail Network

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

07.01.2025

Ricardo Group Expands Services with Acquisition of E3 Advisory in Australia

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.
Australia

03.01.2025

Grain Rail Freight Expansion Supports Agriculture in Australia

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.
Hyundai Rotem

06.12.2024

Hyundai Rotem: Modern Double-Decker Trains Transform Australian Railways

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.
New Double-Decker Regional Trains for Australia Debut at InnoTrans

25.09.2024

New Double-Decker Regional Trains for Australia Debut at InnoTrans

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.
the new train from Hyundai Rotem

28.08.2024

Hyundai Rotem and Downer Rail Unveil Train Model for Australia: What to Expect from Future Trains

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.
Alstom and DT Infrastructure to Create New Signaling System for Trains

29.07.2024

Alstom and DT Infrastructure to Create New Signaling System for Western Australian Trains

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 delivered gondola cars to Australia

05.06.2024

CRRC delivered gondola cars to Australia

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.
Australia Launches Rolling Stock Procurement Platform

30.05.2024

Australia Launches Rolling Stock Procurement Platform

Australia has taken a significant step in the modernization and transparency of railway procurement by launching a new platform for rail transport tenders, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Wabtec and Australian Rail Track (ARTC) have signed an agreement for collaboration

20.04.2024

Wabtec and Australian Rail Track (ARTC) have signed an agreement for collaboration

The agreement aims to ensure compatibility between the ETCS Level 2 train control system and the Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) developed by ARTC, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom has delivered the first C series electric train

09.04.2024

Alstom has delivered the first C series electric train to Australia

Western Australia has entered a new era of public transportation with the launch of the first locally manufactured electric train in three decades, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Progress Rail has delivered its GT46C-ACe Gen II locomotives

06.02.2024

Progress Rail has delivered its GT46C-ACe Gen II locomotives to Australia

The American locomotive manufacturer, Progress Rail, has sent the first batch of its six-axle GT46C-ACe Gen II locomotives to Australia, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.