Japan to support early opening of JR Central’s maglev line
According to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan’s government will support the early opening of a privately built magnetic-levitation train line […]
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Queensland: Moreton Bay rail project delayed
The Moreton Bay Rail Link project, which was to be opened in mid-2016, has been delayed indefinitely due to a […]
Victoria launches regional network development plan
The Victorian Government released on May 30 the first long-term strategy for public transport in regional Victoria. The Connecting Regional […]
Asciano port and rail takeover decision postponed
Australia’s competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), raised fresh concerns on the proposed 6.56 billion U.S. dollars […]
Archer Exploration to develop Leigh Creek rail infrastructure
Archer Exploration Limited and Bowmans Intermodal Pty Ltd have signed a heads of agreement to identify opportunities to jointly progress […]
ARA supports Torrens Junction announcement
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) welcomes the joint announcement made by the Federal and South Australian Governments that they will […]
Western Sydney Airport rail link secures funds
The Australian Government has committed USD 115 million to fund planning and preparation work for the Western Sydney Airport project […]
USD 367 million to be provided for AdeLINK tram
South Australia Government has announced that AUD 500 million (USD 367 million) will be provided for the AdeLINK tram project, […]
International consortium interested in Australian high speed rail
A consortium of international and local investors, including General Electric, Japan Rail Central and Mitsui have already purchased more than […]
Canberra light rail concession signed
Canberra Metro PC Pty Ltd, a joint stock company established by Mitsubishi Corporation, Pacific Partnerships (Australia), John Holland (Australia) and […]