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09.08.2026

V/Line Trains Set to Return to Benalla and Euroa August 31

Alstom X’trapolis 2.0 train at Flinders Street station in Melbourne

08.08.2026

Melbourne doubles X’trapolis 2.0 order to 50 trains

Indian Railways WDG-3A diesel locomotive on track at Kochuveli railway station in Kerala.

07.08.2026

RITES develops standard-gauge locomotive for Australia

09.08.2026

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.

X’trapolis 2.0 train on a test run at North Melbourne station

05.08.2026

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.

New platform canopy, railway tracks and construction crews at Benalla Station.

05.08.2026

Benalla and Euroa Train Services Resume on 31 August

AUSTRALIA: Benalla and Euroa train services will resume on 31 August, restoring passenger stops in regional Victoria while Inland Rail precinct construction continues at both stations.

Aerial view of four steel girders and a crane at the Marchbanks Road bridge worksite in Broadford

04.08.2026

Marchbanks Road Bridge Closure Begins on August 16

AUSTRALIA: The Marchbanks Road bridge closure will begin in Broadford, Victoria, on August 16 as Inland Rail replaces the crossing, with the works and traffic detour continuing until mid-October.

Wagga Mothers Bridge Span Installed by Crane

25.07.2026

Wagga Mothers Bridge Span Installed Over Rail Corridor

The new Wagga Mothers Bridge span was lowered into position over the city’s rail corridor, advancing work to accommodate double-stacked Inland Rail freight trains through Wagga.

Double-stacked freight train on Inland Rail track

08.07.2026

Inland Rail B2A project reaches 10 ready sites

The Inland Rail B2A project is making progress on the Beveridge to Albury section, where ten of the twelve enhancement locations can now accommodate double-stacked freight trains.

New Inland Rail driver change platform in Junee

27.06.2026

Inland Rail level crossing delays to ease in Junee

Inland Rail level crossing delays in Junee are expected to ease after new infrastructure was completed to move train driver changeovers away from the Olympic Highway crossing.

10.06.2026

Inland Rail cessation puts Parkes decision in focus

Inland Rail cessation north of Parkes has led country mayors in New South Wales to raise their concerns directly with Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King.

Inland Rail petition follows Queensland cancellation

15.05.2026

Inland Rail petition targets cancelled Queensland link

The federal Coalition has launched the Inland Rail petition after the federal government decided to cancel the Queensland section of the project.

Inland Rail project cut leaves regions seeking answers

14.05.2026

Inland Rail project scaled back to Parkes

The Inland Rail project has been scaled back. The Federal Labor Government decided last week to shelve major parts of the infrastructure program, drawing strong criticism across regional Australia.

12.05.2026

Inland Rail super possession clears bridge works

Inland Rail has said its most recent “super possession” was a success after crews worked continuously from Saturday, May 2, through Tuesday, May 5.

$45B Blowout Halts Australia’s Biggest Rail Megaproject Today

08.05.2026

$45 Billion Cost Crisis Stops Australia’s Inland Rail Short of Brisbane

Inland Rail to Brisbane will no longer proceed as planned. An independent assessment found the project’s estimated cost now exceeds $45 billion.