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Tony Duboudin

July 1, 2022 | Metros

Study launched for Sydney Metro Western Airport Line extension

The line would connect the metro with the Sydney rail network.

June 23, 2022 | Metros

Sydney Metro City and Southwest project exceeds budget by $US 3.5bn

The project was originally due to cost between $A 11.5bn and $A 12.5bn.

June 16, 2022 | Metros

South Australia to tear up Keolis Downer contract following election

The agreement was signed in 2020, but was opposed by the Labor Party which has since won the South Australian elections.

June 15, 2022 | Australia/NZ

NSW matches federal funding for Sydney - Newcastle line upgrade

The $A 500m pledge from the state government is contingent on the federal government keeping its election promise to support the fast rail project.

June 10, 2022 | Infrastructure

Work begins on $US 35.62bn Melbourne suburban loop

The line will connect all major suburban lines radiating from Melbourne.

May 27, 2022 | News

Australian Labor Party victory good news for rail

IRJ Australian regional editor, Tony Duboudin, considers the implications of the recent Australian federal election result for rail investment in the country.

May 6, 2022 | Fleet

Victoria to purchase additional Alstom VLocity trains

The state also plans to invest $A 248m ($US 176.2m) in regional rail.

April 18, 2022 | Main line

Technical contract awarded for Geelong fast rail project

The project will reduce the travel times between Geelong and Melbourne’s central business district.

April 13, 2022 | Metros

$A 538.5m Sydney Airport Metro contract awarded

The contract includes surface and civil alignment works.

April 5, 2022 | Light Rail

John Holland signs Gold Coast light rail stage 3 major works contract

The contract was signed as the project costs increased to $A 1.2bn.

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