Alex Claassens is one of the great modern people of the Australian railway, and the veteran of the industry is hoping to continue to affect wholesale, tangible change to the profession’s national landscape
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VR becoming crucial Sydney Trains training tool
Sydney Train employees are receiving a new element to their training, with virtual reality (VR) now providing simulations of emergency and evacuation scenarios.
The VR setting allows simulations to be
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Port Dock railway line test a roaring success
A test train to test the line and signalling system of the Adelaide’s new Port Dock railway has been successful ahead of August’s planned opening of the re-established line.
The train was driven
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Sydney-Newcastle high-speed rail awards tenders, work packages
The High Speed Rail Authority (HRSA) has awarded tenders for the Sydney to Newcastle Business Case and is set to plan and develop the East Coast High Speed Rail Network.
Sydney to Newcastle is the busiest
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NSW and Victoria combine for transport infrastructure trial
An agreement between the NSW and Victorian governments is set to innovate rail and road infrastructure, potentially saving taxpayers tens of millions of dollars annually.
With an Australian-first trial
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SCT launches event to celebrate Wimmera service
Celebrating a decade of serving the Wimmera region with its train, the leading freight transport service, Specialised Container Transport (SCT) is holding an event to celebrate.
Freight transport operator
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Queensland Rail reassures passengers ahead of industrial action
A Queensland Rail spokesperson has assured customers that it’s working hard to ensure train services remain unaffected during upcoming planned protected industrial action.
Currently, Queensland Rail
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ATSB reviews level crossing infrastructure following Barrier Highway report
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has unveiled its latest preliminary report into the truck and Pacific National train level crossing collision on New Year’s Eve last year.
The ATSB provided
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Victorian government indefinitely delays Western Interstate Freight Terminal construction
The Victorian government has confirmed it has paused the delivery of a new interstate freight terminal in Melbourne’s west as it instead focuses on the delivery of another new terminal.
This month the
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Pacific National CEO announces resignation
The CEO and managing director of major freight rail operator Pacific National, Paul Scurrah, has announced his resignation.
The PacNat leader will step away from his role on December 31 this year after
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