The NSW government will deliver the south-western component of its Sydney Metro rail project after cost blowouts put its future under a cloud.
Category: Rail
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.
Victorian public servant to head inter-jurisdictional transport body
A new boss has appointed been appointed at the National Transport Commission.
National Rail Advocate appointed to drive local manufacture
The federal government has appointed a National Rail Manufacturing Advocate.
High Speed Rail Authority set to start work as board announced
The new HSRA, tasked with overseeing development of the high-speed east coast rail network, will start work on June 13.
Council hails ‘David v Goliath’ victory against Inland Rail
An independent review has found the Inland Rail is behind schedule, over budget and in need of a reset.
SA dumps plan to privatise Adelaide rail, trams
Adelaide’s rail and tram network is to be transferred back to the SA government, scuttling previous privatisation plans.
Audit questions $6b Metro rail contract
The Victorian government doesn’t have a full picture of how well its private contractor is maintaining Melbourne’s metropolitan rail assets.
Solar signalling to be rolled out for Inland Rail
The agency responsible for delivering the Inland rail has approved the use of solar signalling following a successful trial in northern NSW.
New appointments address ‘capability gaps’ in ARTC after critical report
New appointments will help address ‘capability gaps’ in the ARTC following a critical report on the Inland Rail.