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 ...

The derailment of a freight train on a key section of railway in South Australia is affecting all transcontinental train services as heatwave conditions in the area impact the pace of recovery works.

Several train wagons have derailed in South Australia, affecting key freight services connecting the country.

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 ...

Progress Rail has signed an agreement to acquire Downer EDI’s freight rail business, Downer Freight Rail, an Australian railcar company. Headquartered in North Ryde and with 15 maintenance facilities ...

Australian industries like mining, manufacturing and agriculture rely on a robust rail network with high reliability and efficiency. Rail freight is estimated to contribute around $6 billion to the ...

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Aurizon Holdings Ltd is talking to Adani Enterprises about building a rail line for the Indian company's proposed $4 billion coal project in Australia, in a plan that could cut ...

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 ...

A herd of goats could become a surprising member of the maintenance team for an Australian rail company. Queensland Rail (QR) was looking for a speedier solution to eliminating weeds and grass that ...