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TfNSW Extends Network Rail Consulting's Digital Systems Integration Contract

Transport for New South Wales has extended Network Rail Consulting's digital systems integration contract until 2024.

Sydney Metro West Tunnel Tender Process Begins

The government of NSW was called for Expressions of Interest for the first two major tunnel infrastructure projects for the Sydney Metro Wes…

Frequentis Rail Emergency Management Solution Prepares Sydney Trains for Future Passenger Demand

Sydney Trains enables faster incident resolution with Frequentis Rail Emergency Management (REM) Solution in its Rail Operations Centre (ROC…

New Infrared Technology to Reduce Dwell Times in Sydney

Downer installs Dwell Track system at Wynyard Station in Sydney to optimise passenger flow and safety on platforms.

Unipart Joint Venture Wins Five-Year Contract Extension

UGL Unipart Rail Services Pty Ltd, a joint venture between UGL, and Unipart have secured a five-year contract extension with Sydney Trains.

Sydney Metro City & Southwest Design Contract Awarded

An Arcadis-Mott MacDonald joint venture has been awarded a design contract for a section of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line.

Industry Insider Week 22 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories

The Railway-News Industry Insider week 22: Alstom delivers the first MP16 metro train and begins production of locomotives in Kazakhstan.

Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service

The Sydney Metro enters commercial service: on Sunday 26 May, the new Alstom Metropolis trainsets began operating on the 36km line.

CRRC and Downer to Supply Additional Double-Decker Trains to Sydney

CRRC and Downer have received a further order for 17 double-decker Waratah trains for Sydney. The contract also includes maintenance service…

Alstom Delivers Last of the 22 Sydney Metro Trains

Alstom has delivered the last of its 22 Metropolis trains for the Sydney Metro. Alstom employees in India started manufacturing the Sydney m…

Australia: New South Wales Announces $14.4 Billion Budget for Public Transport in 2018-19

The government of New South Wales, Australia has announced a budget of $14.4 billion to develop the infrastructure of the state’s public tra…

Australian and NSW Governments Confirm Western Sydney Airport Rail Link

The Turnbull and Berejiklian Governments have jointly committed to the first stage of the Western Sydney Airport Rail Link from St Marys to …

Testing Commences on Sydney’s First Driverless Metro Train

Sydney’s first driverless metro train is on the track and undergoing testing ahead of Sydney Metro services starting next year. Premier Glad…

NSW: Removing Signal Coverage Blackspots on the Central Coast Line

Expressions of Interest are now being called to upgrade the mobile telecommunications infrastructure along the 60km stretch of rail line bet…

First Driverless Train Delivered to Sydney Metro

Sydney’s first metro train has arrived and is getting ready to hit the tracks and revolutionise public transport in Australia. Premier Glady…

Sydney Light Rail Construction Reaches Breakthrough Moment

The Sydney Light Rail tunnel is one step closer to completion, with the breakthrough site at Moore Park marking the start of construction fo…

World’s First Citadis X05 Light Rail Vehicle Delivered to Sydney

Alstom has delivered the first of 60 Citadis X05 light rail vehicles (LRVs) to Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) in Sydney, Australia, a…

Sydney’s Next Major Public Transport Project Announced

Sydney Metro West will provide a direct connection between the CBDs of Parramatta and Sydney - unlocking housing supply and employment growt…

Australia: NSW Boosts Services with $12.1 Billion Public Transport Budget

A staggering $12.1 billion is budgeted for public transport infrastructure and services so the NSW Government can continue to deliver...

Sydney Metro’s Elevated Skytrain Reaches Milestone

The entire deck of Sydney Metro’s elevated skytrain is now locked in place high in the air between Bella Vista and Rouse Hill, with the last…

NSW Announces 'More Trains, More Services' Investment Programme

More Trains, More Services is a $1.5 billion capital investment programme that will boost capacity through hundreds of extra services, bette…

Sydney Light Rail Construction Enters Next Phase

The progress of the Sydney light rail construction has entered the next phase, with the first sections of track being laid in Kensington on …

London-style Contactless Payment for Sydney

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