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Aerial view of Suburban Rail Loop East works in Box Hill Gardens

31.08.2026

Victoria to Abolish Suburban Rail Loop Levy on Fares

CSR014 locomotive after the derailment at Newport

29.08.2026

Newport Freight Train Derailment Disrupts Freight Traffic

Sydney Trains service at Redfern station with overhead wiring above the platforms

27.08.2026

Suburban Rail Loop Contract Awards Pause Hits Six Stations

Queensland Rail NGR train operating on the South East Queensland rail network

19.08.2026

Queensland Rail Reaches Deal With Train Controllers, Timetable Stays Reduced

AUSTRALIA: Queensland Rail has reached an in-principle agreement covering more than 270 train controllers, but a rollingstock maintenance backlog means South East Queensland passengers will remain on a reduced timetable.
Shorncliffe station platform and historic awning before the accessibility upgrade

25.07.2026

Shorncliffe Station Reopens After Accessibility Works

Shorncliffe station will reopen on July 27 after an eight-month closure, restoring direct train services from Brisbane City following extensive heritage restoration and accessibility works.
Bridge strike detection trial begins in Ipswich

15.07.2026

Bridge strike detection trial starts at Ipswich bridges

Queensland Rail’s bridge strike detection trial is testing a mobile vehicle-height system in Ipswich, with the aim of reducing collisions between over-height vehicles and railway bridges.
Gold Coast line train at Varsity Lakes station

14.07.2026

Beenleigh and Gold Coast Line Track Closures Affect July Services

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line track closures will affect services from Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July. Passengers are advised to check the journey planner before travelling, consider alternative transport and allow extra time for their trip.
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.
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.
Queensland Rail staffing changes trigger job fears

26.03.2026

Queensland Rail staffing changes spark union backlash

Queensland Rail staffing changes are at the centre of a dispute. The operator rejected what it described as “false claims”.
Queensland Rail level crossing crashes filmed in Cairns

19.03.2026

Queensland Rail level crossing crashes spark safety warning

Queensland Rail level crossing crashes in Cairns have led to a safety reminder. Footage showed two separate collisions involving cars and trains just days apart.
Queensland rail track closures affect lines in April

16.03.2026

Queensland rail track closures hit key lines in April

Queensland rail track closures will affect multiple lines between April 3 and April 26. Work will continue across the state’s rail network during that period.
Queensland Rail recovery works: updates on damaged lines

23.01.2026

Queensland Rail recovery works continue after Cyclone Koji

Queensland Rail recovery works are continuing as crews restore rail services after recent severe weather across the state, following an update carried by Rail Express.
Queensland Rail cyclone line repairs after Cyclone Koji

15.01.2026

Queensland Rail cyclone line repairs after ex-Cyclone Koji

Queensland Rail cyclone line repairs are continuing after ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji caused widespread damage across the state’s rail network, with recovery crews mobilised, as outlined in a Queensland Rail media release.
North Coast line reopens after Queensland Rail flood repairs

08.01.2026

North Coast line reopens as Queensland Rail restores services

North Coast line reopens after severe weather left parts of Queensland Rail’s corridor heavily damaged, with services now restored along the route, according to a Queensland Rail media release.