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August 16, 2022 | Commuter Rail

Perth’s $US 1.3bn Forrestfield - Airport line to open in October

The line will enable an 18-minute journey time from the city centre to Perth Airport.

August 10, 2022 | Technology

Nokia wins Perth Metronet communications system contract

LTE-based system will support CBTC signalling.

January 17, 2022 | Fleet

BHP Group orders battery locomotives from Wabtec

Third order to be placed by an Australian freight company for battery locomotives.

June 10, 2021 | Australia/NZ

Manufacturing of new Perth fleet gets underway in WA

Alstom is supplying 41 EMUs and two DMUs to Perth’s Metronet.

June 6, 2021 | Financial

Western Australia freezes commuter fares

Initiative is part of 2020-21 state budget, which includes $A 1.7bn for Metronet.

May 25, 2021 | Technology

Rio Tinto trials collision avoidance system in the Pilbara

The collision avoidance system being tested by Rio Tinto has been developed by Rail Vision.

May 12, 2021 | Australia/NZ

Australian budget splurges $A 10bn on infrastructure

New intermodal freight terminal in Melbourne, Perth’s Metronet, Queensland’s Inland Freight route, and Gold Coast light rail were among the major beneficiaries.

April 23, 2021 | Infrastructure

Western Australian grain line to be upgraded

Work includes sleeper and ballast renewals.

March 25, 2021 | Infrastructure

Final track laid for Eliwana heavy haul line

The line is on schedule to begin testing from December.

January 24, 2021 | Australia/NZ

Contractors shortlisted for Perth’s Metronet projects

PERTH’s Metronet project is picking up momentum with three major works packages up for grabs.

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