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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 20, 2022 | Technology

New South Wales to invest $US 396.6m to upgrade Opal smartcard system

The upgrade will allow a MaaS trial involving 10,000 passengers to take place.

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 8, 2022 | Light Rail

Parramatta light rail stage 2 approved

NSW government provides funding for early works and detailed planning.

April 20, 2022 | Infrastructure

Heavy rainfall disrupts rail services in New South Wales

Landslides and flooding following heavy rain in March and April has severely disrupted rail services in eastern Australia.

February 24, 2022 | Freight

Aurizon shifting focus away from coal

Company aims to double the size of its bulk business by the end of the decade.

February 8, 2022 | Light Rail

Sydney light rail line set to resume operation

The use of the Citadis trams will allow services to resume while the CAF trains are fixed.

February 7, 2022 | Main line

UGL takes over regional NSW services under $A 1.5bn contract

The contract will run for 10 years.

September 14, 2021 | Australia/NZ

NSW orders more double-deck EMUs

More than 600 coaches now on order from RailConnect joint venture.

August 7, 2021 | Freight

Contracts awarded for the Port Botany line upgrades

The 1.65km Cabramatta Loop will allow 1300m-long freight trains to pass each other.

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