Every populated continent is home to some form of high-speed rail network, except for Australia. The introduction of the bullet train in Japan in 1964 captured the world’s attention, and many ...

The ARA found that Australia is often been than others at adopting major rail technologies in its passenger and freight networks. Credit: Adam.J.W.C. (via Wikimedia Commons). Australia boasts some of ...

Wabtec and ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation) have entered into an agreement to collaborate on digital technology for Australian rail system interoperability. Wabtec, whose I-ETMS-based Positive ...

In this special issue, we focus on some of Australia’s biggest rail projects currently in the pipeline, as well as looking towards the sector’s future in the years to come. We catch up with the latest ...

Join me aboard the Indian Pacific, Australia’s greatest train, for a 4-day, 4,352km journey from Sydney to Perth. We cross ...

KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto’s first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the production line in Karratha, as part of a A$150 million partnership with Australian rail ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Australia is a huge continent, but most Australians live in a ...

In a reversal of its past policy, Australia’s Liberal government (the Liberals are the country’s conservative party) is earmarking A$10.7 billion ($7.4 billion U.S.) to its National Rail Program in ...

Industrial action started on September 18 by passenger rail workers across New South Wales (NSW) was abruptly called off late last week by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU). Sydney Trains guard ...

The Pittsburg, Kansas-based company signed a contract with grain marketer and handler GrainCorp to operate its trains in the state of Queensland. An average of 2.8 million metric tons of grain is ...