The very first freight train has arrived at the newly constructed Somerton Intermodal Terminal in Victoria, marking a milestone in the delivery of the freight infrastructure project.
The terminal is built
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DP World boosts Fremantle freight network with rail interchange investment
Global port operator DP World has welcomed a Western Australian minister to break ground on a new $18 million project that will boost the state’s freight network.
Deputy WA Premier and transport minister
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WA container rail subsidy results in record freight year
The Western Australian government’s container rail subsidy has produced a record year for the movement of container freight by rail in the state.
During 2024-25, 23.5 per cent of container freight transported
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Freight train rail derailment report calls for system upgrades
The release of the final report into the derailment of a freight train at Traveston in Queensland in February 2022 has pointed to a breakdown in the alarm monitoring systems within Queensland Rail.
The
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Victorian Liberals slam lack of funding for outer metro ring freight rail plan
The Victorian Liberal party has criticised the state government over its failure to secure federal funding for its Outer Metropolitan Ring (OMR) freight rail corridor plan.
The Liberals say the government
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Steering committee chair appointed for Melbourne Airport rail
The Victorian government has revealed the Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL) project has reached a critical milestone, with an independent chair appointed to the steering committee.
Merren McArthur has
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Finalists announced for 2025 Rail Industry Awards
The rail industry has revealed the 95 finalists of the 2025 Australia and New Zealand edition of the Rail Industry Awards.
Ahead of the awards gala dinner on September 17 in Sydney, the industry has revealed
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Copper SA combines with Aurizon for $1.5B port operations
Copper SA, a business part of BHP, has established a new partnership with Australian company Aurizon to operate an integrated rail, road and port logistics solution valued at approximately $1.5 billion.
Through
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Inland Rail moves forward with Wangaratta Station opening
A newly upgraded Wangaratta railway station has been officially opened, marking a major milestone in the development of the Inland Rail project and a significant boost for sustainable freight movement
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KiwiRail announces two new apppointments
KiwiRail has appointed Sue Tindal as chair and Jeff Kendrew as deputy chair, bringing strong commercial, freight and rail expertise to the board, with their terms commencing July 1, 2025.
Minister for
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