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X'Trapolis 2.0: Trains made by locals, for locals
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (969+ words) Alstom's Ballarat facility underwent a $20 million upgrade ahead of the XT2 project. Image: Alstom The next phase of renewal for Melbourne's trains is fast approaching, with the new X'Trapolis 2.0 (XT2) fleet set to hit the tracks in 2026. The state-of-the-art trains, which are…...
A look ahead at the annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (430+ words) The conference boasts a stellar line-up of speakers. Image: Informa Connect Australia The 15th Annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference will return to Perth, Western Australia, on 22-23 April 2026 at the Crown Perth. This highly anticipated event will bring together industry leaders, innovators,…...
Seven major tenders announced for High Speed Rail
2+ week, 2+ day ago (178+ words) An artist's impression of high-speed rail in Australia. Image: High Speed Rail Authority The'Australian Government has announced seven major tenders for the first stage of'High Speed'Rail from Newcastle to Sydney." This marks the start of the Development Phase, which'will involve…...
'I thought rail's heyday was over, but I was wrong"
2+ week, 6+ day ago (659+ words) Haynes is nostalgic for a time when train journeys were through a veil of "smoke and steam. Image: Queensland Rail Jim Haynes has always been interested in Australia's railways " and admits he's sentimental for a time when long train journeys…...
Promising new findings from ARA show rising value of rail
2+ week, 6+ day ago (877+ words) Sydney recorded a 26.8 per cent increase in patronage in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, partly due to the new Sydney Metro project. Image: Sydney Metro The Value of Rail 2025 report was released in December 2025, confirming the industry generates $38.8 billion for…...
New Australind trains now in testing
2+ week, 6+ day ago (142+ words) The new Australind trains have modern interiors, greater storage space for bicycles, USB charging ports, and an upgraded buffet. Image: WA Government The closure of the line also marked'the retirement of the ADP/ADQ class trainsets, with the last two…...
Final new electric train boosts Auckland fleet ahead of CRL opening
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (340+ words) The new train will be inspected, coupled, tested and commissioned at the Wiri Depot before officially entering service. Image: City Rail Link Auckland Transport's 23rd'and final new electric train has been delivered to Port of Auckland." City Rail Link said…...