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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.

September 13, 2022 | Fleet

CAF to supply LRVs for Hannover and Canberra

The contract for Hannover includes 42 LRVs, with an option for 233 more.

August 12, 2022 | Light Rail

More LRVs for Canberra to serve catenary-free routes

Existing CAF fleet will be equipped with batteries.

May 23, 2022 | Fleet

LeadMind monitors Canberra LRV fleet in real time

The CAF system helps to prioritise LRV maintenance tasks.

December 9, 2021 | Australia/NZ

Australia’s big-spending rail construction boom

Australia is in the middle of an unprecedented rail infrastructure boom with major projects underway or planned in four of the country’s six capital cities as well as a major national project. Tony Duboudin breaks down the projects and considers the challenges they face.

February 26, 2021 | Australia/NZ

Australian government grants $A 132.5m for Canberra light rail extension

The 1.7km extension will run from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park.

February 6, 2021 | Light Rail

Canberra light rail extension gets environmental green light

The extension will run to Commonwealth Park.

September 15, 2020 | Policy

Public transport key to Canberra’s mobility future

THE Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has released its Transport Strategy 2020, which outlines plans to accommodate the city’s growing population.

April 23, 2019 | Light Rail

Canberra Metro light rail services up and running

REVENUE services on the 12km Canberra Metro light rail line in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) commenced on April 22, preceded by three days of free community events leading up to the official start of services. Around 25,000 people were carried during an eight-hour period on April 20.

July 9, 2018 | Light Rail

LRV testing begins on Canberra light rail line

OVERNIGHT testing of LRVs on the Canberra Metro light rail line has been ramped up with a view to achieving the scheduled opening at the end of 2018.

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