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Fortescue Halts Gravity Train Project Amid Rising Costs

20.10.2025

Fortescue Halts Gravity Train Project Amid Rising Costs

Fortescue, an Australian mining firm, has suspended planning for its gravity train project to reconsider its decarbonization strategy and mitigate fiscal risk.
Melbourne’s New Tram Depot Powers Next-Generation Mobility

20.10.2025

Melbourne’s New Tram Depot Powers Next-Generation Mobility

The latest tram depot to open is the tram depot Melbourne, serving to support the Alstom’s G Class tram and Victoria’s renewed dedication to safer, cleaner, and more efficient transport for the future generations.
Pimpama Station Opens to Transform Gold Coast Rail Travel

20.10.2025

Pimpama Station Opens to Transform Gold Coast Rail Travel

The new station opened to the public, providing 90 weekday and 70 weekend train services and revolutionizing transport connectivity across the fast-growing Gold Coast corridor at South East Queensland.
Upgrading Queensland’s North Coast Line strengthens safety and efficiency

18.10.2025

Upgrading Queensland’s North Coast Line strengthens rail safety

North Coast Line upgrade brings the modern signalling system to enhance the safety and efficiency and interoperability by digital means across the regional rail network within the state.
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail workforce plan proposed to boost tourism

18.10.2025

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail workforce plan proposed to boost tourism

Queensland Country Tourism (QCT) has put together the new Brisbane Valley Rail Trail workforce development plan to enhance the alignment of regional skills and the expanded demands of the tourism and hospitality sectors.
Armadale Line Reopens as METRONET Expands Perth’s Network

17.10.2025

Armadale Line Reopens as METRONET Expands Perth’s Network

Armadale Line has been reopened in its entirety under the program of METRONET, stretching eight kilometers to Byford and revolutionizing public transportation access to one of Perth’s fastest-growing areas.
Tender Opens for Freight Rail Planning in Western Australia

16.10.2025

Tender Opens for Freight Rail Planning in Western Australia

The Competition for major freight rail planning in Western Australia is an important milestone in the implementation of the Westport Program and in the design of the future Kwinana container terminal.
METRONET Expands Perth’s Rail Network to Byford

12.10.2025

METRONET Expands Perth’s Rail Network to Byford

METRONET has officially reopened the Armadale Line, taking the service eight kilometres further to Byford and linking Perth’s growing fastest-growing area with faster, greener, and more convenient transport links.
NSW Train Timetable Changes Enhance Regional Connectivity

11.10.2025

NSW Train Timetable Changes Enhance Regional Connectivity

NSW has rolled out a blanket train timetable refresh to boost service reliability, travel productivity, and customer convenience throughout the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Central West, and Bathurst areas.
Inland Rail Advances Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 Design

09.10.2025

Inland Rail Advances Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 Design

Inland Rail published a new update of progress for the Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 project, illustrating continued development by completed studies and planned design adjustments.
Melbourne Metro Tunnel to Open for Passengers in December 2025

07.10.2025

Melbourne Metro Tunnel to Open for Passengers in December 2025

The Melbourne Metro Tunnel will significantly commence its operations by early December of 2025, delivering a quicker, more frequent connection through five new underground stations set to change travel across the city for good.
Town Hall Station Opens as Melbourne’s New Transport Landmark

06.10.2025

Town Hall Station Opens as Melbourne’s New Transport Landmark

The Town Hall Station has been completed within the Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, providing commuters with sooner travel, cultural design, and enhanced links throughout the central business district.