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Tony Duboudin

December 5, 2022 | Infrastructure

Sydney Metro awards $A 1.6bn Sydney Metro West tunnelling contract

The contract is the final tunnelling contract for the line.

December 2, 2022 | Policy

Australian parliament passes high-speed rail authority legislation

The bill delivers on an election commitment to establish the authority.

November 8, 2022 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop runs into headwinds

The state of Victoria has embarked on its most costly rail project, the 90km Suburban Rail Loop in Melbourne. But with costs spiralling, the wisdom of proceeding with what could be Australia’s largest rail project is being called into question, as Tony Duboudin reports.

November 1, 2022 | Financial

Rail becoming more popular with Australian private investors

Resilience during Covid-19 pandemic cited as a factor.

November 1, 2022 | Infrastructure

McConnel Dowell awarded Inland Rail contract

The contract will begin construction of Inland Rail in Victoria.

October 28, 2022 | Financial

New Australian government confirms $A 2.2bn for Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop

The funding was announced in the new government’s first budget.

October 27, 2022 | Light Rail

Work starts on Gold Coast light rail extension

The 6.7km line will have eight new stations and is scheduled for completion in 2025.

September 30, 2022 | Infrastructure

Consortium appointed to deliver Melbourne airport rail link

The consortium includes public and private partners.

September 14, 2022 | High-speed

High-speed rail moves a step closer in Australia

Federal government moves to establish a High-Speed Rail Authority.

September 9, 2022 | Commuter Rail

Contractors shortlisted for Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop tunnelling contracts

The contracts cover the first 26km section of the loop.

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