Top bureaucrat, public servants, kept out of loop in massive Melbourne rail project

The public sector was marginalised as consultants steered the early development of Melbourne’s SRL.

7 December, 2023

Delivering high speed train won’t be quick, cheap or easy: rail boss

The head of the high speed rail agency says a range of key issues still have to be resolved before an east coast high speed rail can become a reality.

15 November, 2023

Sustainability guide launched for rail sector

The Australasian Railway Association has released its first comprehensive sustainability guide for the rail sector.

14 November, 2023

Use of contractors by Sydney Metro under review

The NSW government is reviewing the use of contractors by Sydney Metro.

12 November, 2023

Inland Rail recruiting for new chief

The body responsible for building the Inland Rail is searching for a new leader following the departure of its acting chief.

24 October, 2023

New boss at NSW infrastructure advisory body

Tom Gellibrand will take over as the new Infrastructure NSW chief.

23 October, 2023

Failed remote bridge monitoring venture cost Vic govt $20.4m

Victoria’s auditor general has savaged a failed venture to establish remote AI bridge monitoring technology.

18 October, 2023

NSW budget puts rail projects back on track

Major NSW rail projects have received a boost as part of a $72.3b transport and transport infrastructure spend.

21 September, 2023

Metro Trains Melbourne scoop rail industry awards

Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) has been recognised for excellence in safety, customer service, passenger operations and innovation.

14 September, 2023

Three contractors shortlisted for final Victorian Inland Rail projects

CPB Contractors, John Holland and McConnell Dowell have been shortlisted to build the final eight Inland Rail projects in Victoria.

13 August, 2023

NSW rail project to go ahead despite warnings

The NSW government will deliver the south-western component of its Sydney Metro rail project after cost blowouts put its future under a cloud.

1 August, 2023

New company to oversee delivery of Inland Rail

The government has announced a new subsidiary company and board of directors to take over delivery of the inland rail project from the ARTC.

11 July, 2023

Victorian public servant to head inter-jurisdictional transport body

A new boss has appointed been appointed at the National Transport Commission.

3 July, 2023

National Rail Advocate appointed to drive local manufacture

The federal government has appointed a National Rail Manufacturing Advocate.

28 June, 2023