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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

Sydney commuters should prepare for continued rail disruptions as delays, cancellations, and staff shortages persist. The ongoing industrial dispute between the rail union and the NSW government worsens travel conditions citywide

16.02.2025

Sydney Commuters Face More Rail Disruptions Amid Ongoing Industrial Dispute

Sydney commuters should prepare for continued rail disruptions as delays, cancellations, and staff shortages persist. The ongoing industrial dispute between the rail union and the NSW government worsens travel conditions citywide.
A surge in sick leave among Sydney train drivers disrupted services significantly, sparking accusations from the government. Officials described the event as a coordinated effort to paralyze the rail network.

15.02.2025

Sydney Train Drivers’ Sick Leave Surge Sparks Government Allegations

A surge in sick leave among Sydney train drivers disrupted services significantly, sparking accusations from the government.
Sydney rail union remains firm in its industrial action, disregarding the Fair Work Commission’s recommendation. This decision results in severe train delays, cancellations, and major commuter disruptions across Sydney.

15.02.2025

Sydney rail union refuses to halt strikes despite Fair Work Commission advice

Sydney rail union remains firm in its industrial action, disregarding the Fair Work Commission’s recommendation. This decision results in severe train delays, cancellations, and major commuter disruptions across Sydney.
CPKC Train Derails

14.02.2025

TCRC-MWED Secures New Collective Agreement with CPKC for Engineering Workers

TCRC-MWED has officially ratified a four-year collective agreement with CPKC, improving wages and benefits for 2,300 engineering service employees across Canada.
Avanti West Coast confirms the suspension of planned Sunday train strikes, restoring normal service.

14.02.2025

Avanti West Coast Suspends Planned Sunday Train Strikes for Three Weeks

Avanti West Coast confirms the suspension of planned Sunday train strikes, restoring normal service. The RMT union halted industrial action to resume negotiations over rest day working conditions.
Rail passengers should brace for another weekend of significant travel disruptions due to planned strikes. Avanti West Coast train managers confirmed a walkout for Sunday, affecting scheduled services nationwide.

08.02.2025

Avanti West Coast Train Disruptions Continue Amid Ongoing Strike Actions

Rail passengers should brace for another weekend of significant travel disruptions due to planned strikes. Avanti West Coast train managers confirmed a walkout for Sunday, affecting scheduled services nationwide.
CSX Railroad’s restructuring plan threatened over 120 Cleveland railroad jobs, forcing workers to relocate. SMART-TD and former Senator Sherrod Brown fought back, ensuring job security and stability

05.02.2025

Cleveland Railroad Jobs Saved as SMART-TD and Sherrod Brown Take Action

CSX Railroad’s restructuring plan threatened over 120 Cleveland railroad jobs, forcing workers to relocate. SMART-TD and former Senator Sherrod Brown fought back, ensuring job security and stability.
Rail Unions in Australia are launching two weeks of industrial action after the NSW government rejected fare refunds.

05.02.2025

Rail Unions Plan Two-Week Strike Over Fare Refund Dispute in NSW, Australia

Rail Unions in Australia are launching two weeks of industrial action after the NSW government rejected fare refunds. The dispute stems from service disruptions in January, leaving passengers without compensation.
Avanti West Coast passengers will face severe delays this Sunday as strikes and engineering works disrupt train schedules, potentially impacting weekend travel until June.

02.02.2025

Avanti West Coast Passengers Face Severe Disruptions Due to Strikes and Repairs

Avanti West Coast passengers will face severe delays this Sunday as strikes and engineering works disrupt train schedules, potentially impacting weekend travel until June.
Train services across Bangladesh were suspended Tuesday, disrupting travel and freight operations nationwide as railway workers launched an indefinite strike for higher pensions and benefits.

28.01.2025

Bangladesh Rail Strike Disrupts Travel and Freight Nationwide

Train services across Bangladesh were suspended Tuesday, disrupting travel and freight operations nationwide as railway workers launched an indefinite strike for higher pensions and benefits.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers issued Canadian National Railway a 72-hour strike notice.

26.01.2025

CN Rail Faces Strike Deadline as Union Issues 72-Hour Notice

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers issued Canadian National Railway a 72-hour strike notice. CN Rail faces challenges as negotiations aim to avoid disruption in operations.
Sydney train strikes have been paused, offering temporary relief to commuters as unions and officials continue negotiations

22.01.2025

Sydney train strikes paused as unions suspend industrial action amid pay dispute

Sydney train strikes have been paused, offering temporary relief to commuters as unions and officials continue negotiations.