Category: Freight & supply chain

By Paul Hemsley The Queensland Coordinator-General has cleared the way for an environmental assessment of the Central Queensland Integrated Rail project that aims to break a major minerals export bottleneck….

The Australian Government should invest more funds and start building the Melbourne to Brisbane Rail Line, according to the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA). Local Government Association…

The South Australian Government has announced its Low Emission Vehicle Strategy at the Rio 20 Conference. Developed in consultation with industry partners, the strategy promotes the use and development of…

By Lilia Guan The Federal Government is determined to return budget to “surplus”. In its 2012-2013 budget, the government’s National Health Reforms will provide an additional $19.8 billion in Commonwealth…

More freight loads will be transported via rail through a Sydney south-west link constructed to ease road traffic. Constructed from Sydney’s Port Botany to a freight terminal and warehousing facilities…

By Lilia Guan   Queensland Rail has signed a managed services contract with Logica Australia – an IT business services provider.   The five year contract with Queensland Rail (QR),…

Commuters will see less congestion and extra lanes as building will continue on a freeway upgrade in Melbourne’s north. Jointly funded from the Australian and Victorian Governments, the M80 Ring…

By Paul Hemsley Ballast and drainage systems along the North South rail line connecting Sydney to Melbourne will be refurbished following rain downpour, causing the tracks to be flooded. The…

Canberra residents will be encouraged to use public transport to prevent road congestion over the next two decades, according to the Transport for Canberra draft. The ACT Government has invested…

The Metropolitan Plan incorporates a funded $50.2 billion Metropolitan Transport Plan and to ensure the sustainable growth of Sydney.   According to the NSW Government the plan sets the housing…