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V/Line to receive 18 more VLocity trains for Victoria’s regional rail network
The Victorian Government in Australia has exercised the option for additional VLocity trains, which will be a mix of broad and standard-gauge vehicles.
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Tamworth Intermodal Rail Line funding welcomed by ARA
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed new funding to support the delivery of the Tamworth Intermodal Rail Line to ensure greater use of rail freight in the regions.
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ARA welcomes project to deliver new rail freight line in SE Melbourne
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the announcement of a $28 million project to build a direct rail freight line between the Port of Melbourne and Dandenong South.
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Inland Rail project a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ for Australia, says ARA
The Inland Rail project, which is 15 years in the making, is set to deliver significant national benefits for the Australian rail freight sector.
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Fast tracked NSW rail projects welcomed by ARA
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that key rail projects across the state have been identified for fast track as part of its Planning System Acceleration Program.
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Australasian Railway Association outlines two-year plan for rail freight
The two-year strategic plan will see the ARA support the development of rail freight to create stronger connections between cities and regions.
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Australian rail industry survey reveals COVID-19 support priorities
The survey found that the Australian rail industry considers the continuation of infrastructure projects as the top support priority amidst COVID-19.
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Government support for rail to connect cities and freight welcomed by ARA
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s response to the recent 'Building Up & Moving Out' report which highlights the critical role rail will continue to play in the development of Australia’s cities and freight networks.
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ARA calls for new national standards for government tendering processes for rail projects
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has called for new national standards to simplify government tendering processes for rail projects and help speed the post-COVID-19 recovery.
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ARA supports industry group to guide development of train management system
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that an industry oversight group is to be established to lead the development and implementation of a state-of-the-art train management system.
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Illegal trespassing doubled during February on Metro Trains Melbourne network
Despite the number of trespassing incidents increasing from 788 to over 1,600 during February 2020, Metro Trains Melbourne's overall performance saw an improvement.
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The final NGR train for Queensland enters passenger service
Bombardier Transportation has introduced into passenger service the final New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) train for the Queensland Government.
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Alstom signs production contract with PTA of Western Australia
The PTA contract will require Alstom to manufacture and maintain the newest generation of C-series trains for the growing rail network in Perth.
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Zonegreen celebrates second Australian install
The reputation of rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is on the up down under, after its technology was chosen to protect workers at a second high-tech train maintenance facility.
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Sydney’s train network to benefit from new digital systems facility
The new facility will allow innovative technologies to be tested and integrated without impacting or disrupting the rail network.