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Sydney Metro Train Completes Inaugural Journey on M1 Extension
Sydney Metro has celebrated the completion of the first trip along the entire length of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line.
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Four Major Contracts Awarded to Progress Sydney Metro West Project
Sydney Metro has awarded a set of four large contracts to companies aiding in the development of the city's Sydney Metro West project.
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Sydney Metro's Crows Nest Station Named Best Rail/Transit Project
Sydney Metro's Crows Nest Station has been awarded Best Rail/Transit Project at the Engineering News-Record Global Best Projects competition…
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$8.8 Billion Suburban Rail Loop East Contract Awarded in Melbourne
The Suburban Rail Loop Authority has awarded a 8.8 billion AUD contract for the Suburban Rail Loop East (SRL East) in Melbourne.
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Sydney Metro West: TBMs Betty and Dorothy Begin Their Ascent to the Surface
The retrieval of TBMs Betty and Dorothy has begun following their journey to construct tunnels making up the Sydney Metro West project.
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Ensuring Accessibility and Safety: How Portaramp Meets PRM TSI and NTSN Standards
Portaramp ramps meet PRM TSI and NTSN standards, ensuring safe, independent boarding for passengers with reduced mobility across global rail…
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Delivering Accessibility Innovation for Alstom – Across Continents
Portaramp partnered with Alstom to develop a Portable Accessibility Ramp for their DMU train operating in Perth, Australia.
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Sydney Metro West: TBM Dorothy Completes Journey to Westmead
Tunnelling for the western end of the Sydney Metro West project is complete following the entrance of TBM Dorothy at Westmead metro station.
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Alstom Celebrates Completion of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project
Alstom has celebrated the completion of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project as it officially opens for service.
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Jacobs & Arcadis to Oversee Transformation of South East Queensland Rail Network
Jacobs and Arcadis have been selected to supervise design and construction for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project.
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Hitachi Rail Reaffirms Commitment to Innovation at AusRAIL PLUS 2025
Hitachi Rail has reaffirmed its commitment to the transformation of mobility in Australia during the opening keynote of Aus RAIL PLUS 2025.
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Sydney Metro West Hits New Milestone with Darling Harbour Passing
Sydney Metro West has hit another milestone as TBMs Jessie and Ruby have passed the deepest point of their journey below Darling Harbour.
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Nomad Digital Extends Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Queensland Rail
Nomad Digital has secured an extended Operations and Maintenance agreement with Queensland Rail to maintain an extensive range of onboard co…
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AUS: Alstom Celebrates Opening of Maidstone Tram Depot & Arrival of New Trams
Alstom has celebrated the opening of Maidstone's new tram depot, as well as the arrival of its new fleet of G Class Trams.
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The Railway-News Magazine Issue 3 2025 Is Here!
The Railway-News magazine issue 3 2025, featuring AusRail PLUS, Riyadh Metro, traction technologies, rolling stock maintenance and more.
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TBM Betty Completes First Tunnel at Western End of Sydney Metro West Line
The Sydney Metro West Line has hit a new milestone as TBM Betty has completed excavation of the first tunnel at the line's western end.
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Final Stretch of Tunnelling for Sydney Metro West Underway
TBM Ruby has begun the last stage of tunnelling for Sydney Metro West, which will increase rail capacity from Parramatta to central Sydney.
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Queensland Government Cancels Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail Project
The Queensland Government has confirmed it will not proceed with Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail (GCLR4) project.
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Sydney Metro City Marks First Year of Passenger Services
Sydney Metro has marked the first anniversary of services on its City section, reporting strong passenger uptake.
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Platform Installation Underway on Sydney Metro Line
Work is now underway to install platforms at six new metro stations on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line.
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Sydney Metro West Tunnelling Reaches 90% Completion
Tunnelling for the Sydney Metro West project has reached 90% completion with the arrival of two TBMs at the metro station site in Parramatta…
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Australia: Preparations Begin for Sunshine Station Expansion
Geotechnical investigations have begun as part of preparations for major expansion at Sunshine Station in the west of Melbourne.
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Sydney Metro: Bankstown Station Reaches 80% Completion
The first major transport interchange in southwest Sydney is taking shape as the conversion of Bankstown Station reaches 80% completion.
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Australia: Construction Begins for SRL TBM Launch Site in Clarinda
Construction work has begun on the new Suburban Rail Loop as preparations get underway for a TBM launch site in Clarinda, Melbourne.