Japan: Nishitetsu to introduce modern trains
The Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co. (Nishitetsu) will introduce new 9000 series commuter trains with modern amenities, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries […]
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NSW: Epping – Thornleigh last section of track laid
The last section of track has been laid for the Epping to Thornleigh Third Track (ETTT) project, as part of […]
Western Australia: underground railway line under consideration
The Western Australian government is analyzing the possibility of constructing an underground rail line from the Perth CBD to Morley […]
Canberra Metro selects international consortium for 1st LRT stage
An international consortium has been selected as the preferred proponent for the contract for construction, operation and maintenance of Capital […]
Auckland city rail link works could start earlier
Prime Minister John Key has outlined a plan to start earlier the main works of the Auckland city rail link. […]
NSW opens registrations of interest for Newcastle Light Rail
Transport for NSW invited companies to register their interest in designing and constructing Newcastle Light Rail. Newcastle’s new light rail […]
Sydney’s Wynyard Station design revealed
A virtual impression of the new Wynyard Station, Sydney, have been unveiled by the NSW Minister for Transport Andrew Constance. […]
Floating drill digs under the Yarra for Melbourne Metro
Geotechnical drilling on the Yarra River has begun as part of the Melbourne Metro Rail Project. Victoria’s Acting Premier James […]
Australia: tests start for Moreton Bay Rail Link
As the electrification works for the Moreton Bay Rail Link (Queensland, Australia) have finished, the 14 km double track link […]
Three consortia short-listed for Stage 2 Gold Coast LRT
GoldLinQ has received Request for Tender documentation from the three short-listed bidders, to implement the Stage 2 Gold Coast Light […]