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A national approach for real impact
1+ week, 1+ day ago (549+ words) The legacy of separate state systems has resulted in many different jurisdictional standards for rail. Image: niltondaly/stock. adobe. com Australia's rail industry is undergoing major reform, with governments, industry and operators working together to deliver networks that are safer,…...
Heavy haul, heavy consequences: Why independent RIM matters more than ever
1+ week, 1+ day ago (638+ words) Heavy haul rail does not tolerate complacency. High axle loads, extreme cumulative tonnage and limited access windows mean that relatively minor infrastructure issues can escalate quickly into operational disruption, financial impact and safety risk. In this environment, rail infrastructure is…...
Global turnout expertise, proven in Australia
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1002+ words) Salix is a supplier of the KONUX Switch, a turnout monitoring system driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Image: Salix Turnouts are among the most critical components of any railway network. They must perform reliably under high speeds, heavy axle loads…...
How passengers should be supported through change
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (958+ words) On the day Melbourne's Metro Tunnel opened to the public, I stood in the spectacular new Town Hall Station and felt an immediate sense of pride " and'anticipation. The finished station was a powerful reminder of what the transport sector can…...
A new chapter for Liebherr in Australia
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1674+ words) Liebherr, a global leader in equipment manufacturing, has been a pioneer in the development and production of railroad excavators since 1967. Now, the company is poised for a new phase of growth in Australia " with next-generation products hitting the market and…...
Advocating for Australian rail manufacturers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (411+ words) SEMMA hosted Senator Tim Ayres at a recent industry roundtable with SEMMA President Peter Angelico. Image: SEMMA Manufacturers and the supply chain have been part of the Australian industrial landscape since the 1830s, when the first blast furnace was introduced. In…...
A year of community, participation and purpose
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1117+ words) The PWI's 51st Annual Convention in Newcastle provided opportunities for networking and connection. Image: PWI For the Permanent Way Institution New South Wales (PWI NSW), 2025 was a year of steady progress. Widely recognised as one of the largest and most active…...
Seven major tenders announced for High Speed Rail
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (178+ words) An artist's impression of high-speed rail in Australia. Image: High Speed Rail Authority The'Australian Government has announced seven major tenders for the first stage of'High Speed'Rail from Newcastle to Sydney." This marks the start of the Development Phase, which'will involve…...
Alstom CEO Henri Poupart-Lafarge: 'The global rail revolution is here"
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1108+ words) Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO of Alstom, addressing the crowd at Aus RAIL PLUS 2025. Image: Prime Creative Media The world is in a golden age of rail transport, with growth across all continents. That's the message Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Chief Executive Officer of…...
Have your say on important changes to Rail Safety National Law
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (204+ words) The 12 proposed reforms are designed to build interoperability and greater transparency directly into the law. Image: stock. adobe. com/Jon Nightingale. "Legislative mechanisms are a key lever available to improve interoperability outcomes," NTC CEO Michael Hopkins said. " The NTC is…...