Inland Rail, what’s that ?
In March 2008, the Australian Government declared that the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) had been inquired to conduct the Melbourne-Brisbane Inland Rail Alignment Study. In its March 2008 statement of the Government said that the Melbourne–Brisbane Inland Rail Alignment Study could build on preceding work through project a greater specific engineering, land corridor and […]
THE ARTERY that Melbourne was waiting for..
Melbourne is one of the most renowned cities in the world, not only for its hospitality and culture make it attractive to the rest of the world but also for its great urban innovations, today Melbourne is the Australian city with branch of train tracks larger around the Country, and with the launch of this […]
Good news for Glenroy community.
The Victorian Government is eliminating the Glenroy Road level crossing and constructing a new Glenroy Station. The Glenroy Road level crossing is being dismantled by dropping the rail line beneath the road. The project will also include a brand-new Glenroy Station and station precinct, as well as better local connections, dedicated shared use and pedestrian […]
South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication is go
Work on a second rail line between Waurn Ponds and South Geelong will begin later this year as part of a $1 billion renovation by the Australian and Victorian authorities to eliminate congestion on the system. A full alternatives analysis was carried out as part of the project planning to find the best practicable design […]
Hydrail Trains The future is already here
Advantages of Zero-Emission Rail A hydrail train may run on almost every train line that is now served by diesel trains. The replacement is one-to-one for everything from regional and commuter rail lines to shunt and yard systems. The following are the main characteristics of a rail powered by a fuel cell: • With a […]
Inland Rail project Kagaru
This 49-kilometer stretch of track in the middle of Kagaru and Acacia Ridge and Bromelton needs to be renovated to allow for the safe operation of double-stacked freight trains on the interstate route. Upgrades will be required both south and north of Kagaru, between Bromelton and Brisbane’s main intermodal terminal at Acacia Ridge. Dual gauge […]
85 It’s a good number in Victoria
By 2025, a total of 85 level crossings will be removed around the city, improving safety, reducing congestion, and allowing more trains to run more often. Bondi Road in Bonbeach was the 50th crossing to be eliminated. The elimination of four additional level crossings in the Chelsea and Edithvale areas brings in Victoria a total […]
The Future of Rail
The rail industry has the potential to deliver significant advantages to both the energy and environmental sectors. Rail may minimise transportation energy usage and carbon dioxide and local pollutant emissions by diversifying energy sources and offering more efficient mobility. Railways are a climate-friendly and cost-effective mode of transportation for both passengers and freight. Railways encourage […]
High Capacity Metro Trains
The High-Capacity Metro train (HCMT) make part of the electric multiple unit (EMU) trains that are used by MTM on the Melbourne rail network. The new trains will step by step input passenger provider at the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. In addition, they will run to Sunbury following the opening of the Metro Tunnel. Passengers […]
News station opens in Melbourne soon.
The Metro Tunnel will transform Melbourne’s train system, bring more trains to and from the suburbs and take cars off busy roads. The design will create capacity for more than a half a million additional passengers per week to travel during peak times across Melbourne’s train network.
Safe Work in the Rail Corridor SWRC
When you go out to work on track you expect to come home safety at the end of the day, but unfortunately this isn’t always the case. Rules and procedures are there for a reason and they must fully implement to ensure that death or serious injuries are prevented. Performing labour on or nearby a […]
Railway committed to the environment
Climate change and environmental sustainability have attracted significant worldwide public attention in the past decade. The value of the widespread utilization of green energy has become increasingly prominent. As one of the largest energy users, transportation has been shifting towards electrification, since electrical energy offers several environmental benefits due to the substantial uptake of green […]