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V/Line has warned that replacement coach services may be cancelled at short notice or may not service select stops.
12/01/2026

V/Line has warned that replacement coach services may be cancelled at short notice or may not service select stops.

V/Line services have been suspended across three train lines today, Monday January 12, as crews assess and repair damage from bushfires.

The award celebrates a station that “not only meets the needs of passengers today but will serve generations to come”.
11/01/2026

The award celebrates a station that “not only meets the needs of passengers today but will serve generations to come”.

A Sydney Metro station has been recognised at the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Global Best Projects competition.

Crews worked about 22,000 hours to deliver additional stabling for VLocity trains, an extended passing loop, and a new s...
09/01/2026

Crews worked about 22,000 hours to deliver additional stabling for VLocity trains, an extended passing loop, and a new signalling and train control system.

The final stage of Victoria’s Shepparton Line Upgrade has now been completed.

Trains and coaches will not run through fire danger zones.
08/01/2026

Trains and coaches will not run through fire danger zones.

V/Line has cancelled train services due to run through fire districts in regional Victoria today, Friday January 9.

The $400 million terminal is a central component of a broader $1.6 billion investment.
08/01/2026

The $400 million terminal is a central component of a broader $1.6 billion investment.

The Port of Melbourne has enlisted the new Melbourne Intermodal Terminal as an anchor in an incentive program.

We now know who will be delivering the linewide package, the first stations package and more.
07/01/2026

We now know who will be delivering the linewide package, the first stations package and more.

Four large contracts for the Sydney Metro West project have been awarded, with John Holland winning the linewide package.

The closures will allow teams to safely connect the new Southwest Metro with the existing M1 Metro Line.
07/01/2026

The closures will allow teams to safely connect the new Southwest Metro with the existing M1 Metro Line.

A series of line closures will take place over the coming months to get Sydney Metro ready for the new extension.

"Summer is tough on the rail network."
07/01/2026

"Summer is tough on the rail network."

Queensland Rail has reopened the North Coast line following recent flooding which caused major damage along the corridor.

Retired engineer Tim Miller stumbled upon the find while visiting his local railway station with his grandchildren.
07/01/2026

Retired engineer Tim Miller stumbled upon the find while visiting his local railway station with his grandchildren.

A piece of railway history has been uncovered during Inland Rail works, sparking interest from local heritage enthusiasts.

"The breadth and depth of our knowledge of the trans-Tasman rail network is unmatched."
07/01/2026

"The breadth and depth of our knowledge of the trans-Tasman rail network is unmatched."

With over 155 years of experience in the rail industry, Downer is a leading provider of end-to-end transport solutions.

"These distinguished members have each dedicated decades of service, passion, and technical excellence to the rail secto...
22/12/2025

"These distinguished members have each dedicated decades of service, passion, and technical excellence to the rail sector."

Each year, the Permanent Way Institution of New South Wales (PWI NSW) gathers together professionals who are shaping the future of rail.

"It’s a brilliant showcase of innovation and impact."
22/12/2025

"It’s a brilliant showcase of innovation and impact."

The Sydney suburb of Waterloo is home to a dynamic, multicultural community and boasts a rich Indigenous, social and industrial history.

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