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Tony Duboudin

February 14, 2023 | Freight

Inland Rail construction starts in Victoria

The 1700km project has reached a key milestone.

February 8, 2023 | Australia/NZ

Downer to manufacture Queensland EMUs

The Australian company will manufacture and maintain 65 trains at new facilities in the state.

February 7, 2023 | Metros

Sydney City & Southwest Line connected to existing metro network

The 15.5km underground section connects City & Southwest Line with North West Line.

January 26, 2023 | Fleet

Introduction of new NSW inter-city trains a step closer

Modifications agreed with the rail union will allow much-delayed trains to finally enter service in New South Wales.

January 25, 2023 | Australia/NZ

Australian rail industry sees boom times ahead

With a pipeline of work worth $A 154bn stretching over the next 15 years, Australia’s rail industry is in confident mood. Tony Duboudin spoke to Australasian Railway Association CEO Caroline Wilkie.

January 3, 2023 | Infrastructure

Early works begin on Melbourne Airport rail link

Work includes the relocation of six electricity pylons.

December 19, 2022 | Infrastructure

Australian major projects face delays and cost overruns

Labour shortages and rising materials costs may force postponement.

December 12, 2022 | Financial

Australian rail spend to average $A 14.4bn over next five years

Report says $A 129bn will be spent in next 10 years on new construction and maintenance compared with $A 96bn in previous decade.

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.

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