The new HSRA, tasked with overseeing development of the high-speed east coast rail network, will start work on June 13.
Category: Rail
Council hails ‘David v Goliath’ victory against Inland Rail
An independent review has found the Inland Rail is behind schedule, over budget and in need of a reset.
SA dumps plan to privatise Adelaide rail, trams
Adelaide’s rail and tram network is to be transferred back to the SA government, scuttling previous privatisation plans.
Audit questions $6b Metro rail contract
The Victorian government doesn’t have a full picture of how well its private contractor is maintaining Melbourne’s metropolitan rail assets.
Solar signalling to be rolled out for Inland Rail
The agency responsible for delivering the Inland rail has approved the use of solar signalling following a successful trial in northern NSW.
New appointments address ‘capability gaps’ in ARTC after critical report
New appointments will help address ‘capability gaps’ in the ARTC following a critical report on the Inland Rail.
Report predicts decade of rail sector growth
Australian rail construction is set to peak at $13.3 billion in 2023-24, according to a new market outlook.
Former head of V/Line charged after corruption probe
The former CEO of V/Line has been charged after an investigation into alleged serious corruption in Victoria’s public transport sector.
Business cases for mega Victorian rail projects don’t hold water
The business cases for two of Victoria’s biggest transport infrastructure projects don’t support sound investment decisions, an audit has found.
Australia’s top rail services, projects recognised
The winners of the Australasian Rail Industry Awards have been announced.