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December 22, 2023 | Fleet

Alstom wins €900m Victorian train maintenance contract

Two fleets of regional trains will be maintained for 10 years under the contract.

November 21, 2023 | Infrastructure

Australian government axes major infrastructure projects

Winners and losers following independent review of Australian rail and road schemes.

July 26, 2023 | Main line

Victoria signs new funding agreement for The Overland

$US 7.75m to support Melbourne - Adelaide passenger service over next three years.

May 19, 2023 | Technology

Victoria signs $A 1.7bn contract for new ticketing system

The account-based ticketing system will replace a card-based system.

May 17, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Melbourne Airport rail link on hold pending federal review of major projects

Federal government providing $A 5bn towards $A 13bn project in Victoria.

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.

April 27, 2022 | Infrastructure

Murray Basin Rail improvements contract awarded

More than 57,000 sleepers have been replaced and 30,000 tonnes of ballast installed on 109km of network.

December 3, 2021 | Infrastructure

Victoria commits $A 9.3bn to Melbourne suburban loop

Construction starts on Melbourne's suburban loop line next year with trains running on loop by 2035.

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