Australia’s peak railway body is pushing the federal government to tap into money held by superannuation funds to kickstart infrastructure projects it says are vital to the nation.
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Queensland hunts for new freight rail operator
The anticipated growth of freight rail use over the next decade has led the Queensland government to look for a new operator to manage heavier and more frequent loads.
Fresh probe considers shunting Queensland Rail onto national tracks
Queensland’s extensive system of freight lines could soon be integrated with the existing national network if an investigation by the federal rail operator can prove it’s a viable move.
Infrastructure Australia head rails against bureaucratic ineptitude
By Julian Bajkowski The head of Infrastructure Australia, the Commonwealth’s chief advisor on national rail, roads and ports policy, has delivered a blistering critique of all three layers of bureaucracy,…
Flooded interstate train tracks rehabilitated from rain effects
By Paul Hemsley Ballast and drainage systems along the North South rail line connecting Sydney to Melbourne will be refurbished following rain downpour, causing the tracks to be flooded. The…
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