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Gulflander train returns for 2026 season

04.06.2026

Gulflander train returns to Queensland’s outback

Gulflander train services have returned in Queensland after the annual wet season closure and the completion of repair work on the track.
West Coast Wilderness Railway funding plan advances

04.06.2026

West Coast Wilderness Railway faces a defining test

West Coast Wilderness Railway is moving into another planning stage, with Tasmania preparing a second industry roundtable in August to discuss its long-term future.
Erin Flaherty reappointed for board continuity

04.06.2026

Erin Flaherty reappointed as continuity becomes key

Erin Flaherty reappointed to roles at National Intermodal Corporation and Inland Rail Pty Ltd, keeping board leadership steady as both infrastructure bodies move through a critical delivery phase.
Marsden Point Rail Link gets builder shortlist

03.06.2026

Marsden Point Rail Link moves closer to key decision

Marsden Point Rail Link has entered another planning phase, with KiwiRail naming three construction partners for a design sprint built around lower-cost delivery options.
OOH!Media 3D screen expands Melbourne ads

02.06.2026

OOH!Media 3D screen turns metro ads into spectacle

OOH!Media 3D screen at Town Hall Station gives Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel advertising network a larger digital format for brands targeting busy commuter flows.
The Wave railway: ACCIONA wins Queensland work

02.06.2026

The Wave railway puts Queensland in the rail spotlight

The Wave railway has moved into focus in Queensland. ACCIONA has secured a major role in the project, which is tied to preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Train bogie overhaul workshop opens in Tallawong

01.06.2026

Train bogie overhaul workshop: why Tallawong matters

Train bogie overhaul workshop capacity is now in place at Tallawong in Western Sydney, giving Sydney Metro a dedicated site for heavy maintenance.
Alstom ETCS contract advances The Wave

01.06.2026

Alstom ETCS contract pushes Queensland rail forward

Alstom ETCS contract marks a major step in Queensland’s shift toward digital rail operations. Alstom has received the first €69m tranche of a broader €214m framework agreement with the Queensland Government for Stage 1 of The Wave.
The Wave Stage 1 Moves Ahead In Queensland

01.06.2026

The Wave Stage 1 Signals A Major Sunshine Coast Shift

The Wave Stage 1 has entered its next phase, with design and pre-construction contracts now confirmed for the rail component of the Queensland infrastructure project.
Melbourne Airport Rail project advances at Sunshine

01.06.2026

Melbourne Airport Rail project turns Sunshine into hub

Melbourne Airport Rail project is moving ahead, with Stage 1 works now centred on Tottenham and the wider Sunshine corridor.
Queensland rail heritage grant aids DownsSteam

28.05.2026

Queensland rail heritage grant protects rail past

Queensland rail heritage grant funding has helped DownsSteam give historic railway assets better protection at the Drayton Railway Precinct in Toowoomba.
Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade designs released

28.05.2026

Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade clears key step

Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade plans have moved into public view, with detailed designs now released for Stage 1 of the Queensland project.