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Tony Duboudin

April 11, 2024 | Fleet

Perth High Capacity Signalling bidder emerges as new EMU enters service

The joint venture of Alstom and DT Infrastructure will install CBTC on the Perth subruban network. Alstom has also introduced the first C-Series train in service in Perth.

April 4, 2024 | Australia/NZ

ARTC and NSW Trains fined over fatal crash

Two people died in the accident at Wallan, Victoria, on February 20 2020.

March 21, 2024 | High-speed

Australia invites bids to produce business case for first HS line

Tenders have been invited for work packages to prepare a business case for the Sydney - Newcastle high-speed project.

February 29, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Queensland approves Sunshine Coast direct line

State government will contribute $US 1.78bn to the first phase of the 38km new line between Beerwah and Maroochydore.

February 21, 2024 | Infrastructure

Track doubling to Port Botany in Sydney completed

The Port Botany and Cabramatta Loop projects will increase rail freight capacity in Sydney.

February 1, 2024 | High-speed

Australian government commissions $A 80m high-speed rail feasibility study

Report will provide projected costs and timescale for the construction of Australia’s first high-speed line.

January 26, 2024 | Freight

Australian industry strives to grow rail freight’s market share

IRJ regional editor Tony Duboudin assesses efforts to grow the share of rail freight transport on the Australian network.

January 11, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Trio of senior rail appointments in Australia

New chief executives are appointed at the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), Inland Rail and the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA).

January 4, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Test operation starts on Perth’s Yanchep extension

The 14.5km commuter rail extension is expected to open later this year.

December 21, 2023 | Australia/NZ

Australia’s rail industry faces critical labour shortage

Report identifies shortfall of 70,000 workers mainly in operational and project roles.

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