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Turnit team with Spiketech to implement booking platform for Transport for NSW
Turnit has announced a new partnership with Spiketech to implement its Turnit Ride SaaS platform for Transport for New South Wales.
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Australia’s new High Speed Rail Authority begins operation
Australia’s new High Speed Rail Authority will be responsible for overseeing the development of a high-speed rail network along the east coast of Australia.
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Robel signs transport system deal with ARTC
The Australian Rail Track Corporation has ordered two ROREXS rail exchange systems from Robel Bahnbaumaschinen.
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ARA launch campaign promoting rail careers
ARA have launched the Work in Rail website, which highlights the significant opportunities that exist within the rail industry.
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ARA call for timely delivery of Inland Rail review recommendations
The Australasian Railway Association has called for the swift implementation of the Inland Rail review recommendations to deliver certainty to rail freight operators.
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ARTC to use solar signalling system on Inland Rail
Following a successful trial, the ARTC have approved the rollout of the solar powered signalling unit at a further 82 sites across the Inland Rail programme between Queensland and NSW.
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ARA and RISSB research calls for streamlined rail industry type approvals
Research commissioned by ARA and RISSB has found that ineffective type approval processes are costing the Australian rail industry $230 million per year.
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Perth’s new underground Forrestfield-Airport rail link officially opens
Perth’s new underground rail link runs through parallel tunnels, features three stations, and is expected to support more than 20,000 passenger journeys in its first year.
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PTA of Western Australia set to modernise rail communications in Perth
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia have selected Nokia to modernise rail communications in Perth with private wireless and IP/MPLS technologies.
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Inland Rail unveil solar powered signalling system at Coolleearlee
Inland Rail have revealed a solar powered signalling system at Cooleearelee, the first solar solution to ever be used on their network.
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First fully digitally automated AutoHaul network connects Australian mine to port
Hitachi Rail has connected Rio Tinto’s newest mine in Western Australia to the AutoHaul network, the world’s first fully automated heavy-haul rail system.
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NSW Government announce $70 million Riverina rail revival
With more than $70 million in rail projects funded under the Fixing Country Rail Programme, NSW Government have announced a Riverina rail revival
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The ARA welcome plan for Cross River Rail opening
The release of SEQ Rail Connect, which sets out the blueprint for connecting Cross River Rail to the wider rail network, has been welcomed by the ARA.
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Hitachi Rail begin $107m contract to install automation technology for NGR fleet
Hitachi Rail will install ATO combined with ETCS on all of Queensland’s New Generation Rollingstock trains to help them operate with increased safety.
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NSW Government’s rail funding commitment welcomed by ARA
The ARA have welcomed NSW Government’s $500 million commitment to support the delivery of faster rail from Sydney to the Central Coast.