Sydney Metro Southwest Opens with Alstom Trains and Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20260 Sydney Metro Southwest has begun passenger services, completing a 66km metro connection between the city’s northwest, central business district and southwest. The opening connects the M1 North West, City and Southwest sections into a single line serving 31 stations. It brings high-frequency metro services to Sydney’s southwest for the first time,
Alstom Wins Good Design Award for Melbourne Next-Generation Tram Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20260 Alstom has received a 2026 Australian Good Design Award for its Melbourne-bound Next-Generation Tram (NGT). The tram was recognised in the Product Design – Automotive & Transport category for its contribution to accessibility, sustainability and passenger experience. Alstom’s NGT has won an Australian Good Design Award © Alstom Derived from Alstom’s Flexity platform; the
Australia Seeks Industry Partners for High Speed Rail Manufacturing Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20260 The Australian Government has launched a process to develop an Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) to support the proposed Newcastle to Sydney High Speed Rail project. The High Speed Rail Authority has issued Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for organisations interested in developing the facility, as well as beginning a search for suitable
EnerMech to Support Sydney Metro-Western Sydney Airport Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20260 EnerMech has officially been awarded a new contract by Parklife Metro to support the construction and commissioning of the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project. The work, which will be delivered by EnerMech’s Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions (I&I) business line, will focus on the electrical scope and ensure the implementation
Alstom to Supply 25 Additional X’trapolis 2.0 Trains in Australia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20260 Alstom has announced the acceptance of a 270 million EUR order for the production of 25 X’trapolis 2.0 trains across the company’s facilities throughout Victoria. The announcement follows the exercise of a contract option by the Victorian Government, and will see new units join the initial trains first introduced into service
AUS: Alstom to Supply First ETCS System for The Wave Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20260 Alstom has secured a contract to design, supply, test and commission its ONVIA Control ETCS Level 2 trackside signalling system for Sector 1 North along Queensland’s new Sunshine Coast line. The contract, which has been valued at 69 million EUR (114 million AUD) and is the first tranche of a larger
Australia: New Bogie Workshop Opens in Tallawong Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20260 A brand-new train bogie overhaul workshop has opened at Tallawong, Western Sydney. The workshop has been purpose build to provide the heavy maintenance capabilities required to keep metro trains up to running standard, whilst also creating 20 new skilled jobs. The new, state-of-the-art bogie workshop will primarily support Sydney Metro trainsets © Sydney
Tenders Issued for Development of High Speed Rail Connecting Newcastle–Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20260 Over 700 people representing roughly 250 organisations and 17 countries have attended a major industry briefing in Newcastle, Australia, that saw two milestone train and tunnel tenders issued as part of the development of the country’s new High Speed Rail system between Newcastle and Sydney. Aiming to connecting the two cities
Alstom Delivers First Electric X’trapolis 2.0 Train for Service in Melbourne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20260 Alstom has delivered the very first X’trapolis 2.0 train into passenger service in Melbourne, Australia. The first of an initial 300 million EUR order for 25 trains placed by the Victorian Government; the train was manufactured locally by Alstom at its Dandenong and Ballarat manufacturing sites. The train has been developed in
All Aboard: The Future of Australia’s Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20260 In 2026, Australia’s rail infrastructure landscape could be considered to be in something of a major transitional state. With a wide number of major construction projects currently underway, the country is gradually expanding access to vital networks to reach each and every corner of the map. From freight to High Speed
Australia: Webuild Signs Yurringa Energy Contract for SRL East Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20260 Webuild (as part of Terra Verde Joint Venture (TVJV)) has announced that the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Project has signed its largest First Nations business partnership to-date – a social procurement contract with Yurringa Energy for the supply of renewable energy. The contract marks a major milestone for TVJV in
Australia: Renewable Energy Deal to Power NSW Trains and Buses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20260 Transport for NSW has signed a 1.9 billion AUD renewable energy agreement with Snowy Energy to power New South Wales’ entire public transport system, including trains, metro, buses and light rail. The agreement is expected t0 cut 130 million AUD from the power bill of its public transport network, providing cost-of-living
Two Firms Shortlisted for Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 Package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20260 Two multinational construction groups have been shortlisted for the final major works package of the Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 project, marking a further step in the development of the West Footscray to Albion rail upgrade. The project is intended to simplify the rail junction between West Footscray and Albion while
Australia: Two TBMs Delivered to Suburban Rail Loop’s Eastern Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20260 Webuild has announced the delivery of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East development site in Burwood. Assembly of the TBMs has now begun, with tunnelling set to commence later this year as the machines travel from Burwood towards the Glen Waverley station box. The two TBMs
Excavation Work Completed on Sydney Metro West Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20260 The Sydney Metro West project has reached a new milestone with the completion of carving work on the twin tunnels from Westmead to Hunter Street in Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD). Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Jessie smashed through solid rock into the future Hunter Street Station following a 34-month-long programme of
Excavation Work Completed on Sydney Metro West Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20260 The Sydney Metro West project has reached a new milestone with the completion of carving work on the twin tunnels from Westmead to Hunter Street in Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD). Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Jessie smashed through solid rock into the future Hunter Street Station following a 34-month-long programme of
Work Underway on Stations for Melbourne Airport Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 Early designs for major new rail infrastructure linked to Melbourne Airport have been released, outlining a significant transformation of stations and tracks across the city’s west in the first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail project. The plans focus on the West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade, a 4.1 billion AUD
Australia Begins Development for Newcastle–Sydney High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 The Australian Government has announced the start of development for Australia’s proposed high-speed rail line between Newcastle and Sydney. The scheme forms part of the government’s wider high-speed rail programme and plans to connect Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney with reduced journey times. Current plans indicate travel between Newcastle and
AECOM and WSP to Provide Detailed Design Services for Sydney Metro West Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20260 AECOM and WSP have been appointed to deliver detailed design services for the Sydney Metro West Linewide Systems package, working with project lead and contractor John Holland. Sydney Metro West is a major rail infrastructure project linking Parramatta and the Sydney central business district. The line is intended to increase rail
Melbourne Welcomes Big Switch on Metro Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20260 Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel has officially welcomed its first peak hour commuters, with the Big Switch now having turned on extra services for the dedicated Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines. Thus far; more than 800,000 passengers have visited the new stations, and trains have travelled over 64,000 kilometres through the tunnel since
Hitachi to Supply Advanced Technologies for Sydney Metro West Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20260 Hitachi Rail has announced receipt of a significant new contract to supply advanced technologies for the Sydney Metro West project, an infrastructure plan which aims to connect Greater Parramatta to the Sydney Central Business District (CBD) via a new 24-kilometre underground metro line. Hitachi Rail will provide all Central Control Systems
Sydney Metro Train Completes Inaugural Journey on M1 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 Sydney Metro has celebrated the completion of the first trip along the entire length of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line from Tallawong to Bankstown. The inaugural journey saw a Metro train stop at all 31 stations on the 66-kilometre route, hitting speeds of 100 km/h on the new section
Four Major Contracts Awarded to Progress Sydney Metro West Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20260 Sydney Metro has awarded a set of four large contracts to companies aiding in the development of the city’s Sydney Metro West project. The four contracts concern the delivery of track, installation of rail systems, construction of maintenance facilities, design, rolling stock and more. Four major contracts have now been awarded development
Sydney Metro’s Crows Nest Station Named Best Rail/Transit Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20250 Sydney Metro’s Crows Nest Station has been awarded Best Rail/Transit Project at the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Global Best Projects competition. The award showcases the collaborative efforts of both Sydney Metro and the Crows Nest Design Consortium (CNDC) in delivering a station that aims to serve generations to come. The station was designed
$8.8 Billion Suburban Rail Loop East Contract Awarded in Melbourne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20250 The Suburban Rail Loop Authority has awarded a 4.9 billion EUR (8.8 billion AUD) contract for the Suburban Rail Loop East (SRL East) in Melbourne to the TransitLinX Alliance. The alliance brings together John Holland, KBR, WSP, RATP Dev and Alstom. SRL East forms the first stage of the Victorian Government’s
Sydney Metro West: TBMs Betty and Dorothy Begin Their Ascent to the Surface Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20250 The retrieval of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Betty and Dorothy has begun following their journey to construct part of the tunnels making up the Sydney Metro West project. The two TBMs carved out tunnels departed from Sydney Olympic Park, excavated through Parramatta, and arrived at Westmead in September and October respectively. A
Ensuring Accessibility and Safety: How Portaramp Meets PRM TSI and NTSN Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 Travel should be safe and accessible for everyone — including passengers with reduced mobility, wheelchair users, older people, or anyone who finds boarding trains difficult. Rail operators around the world must ensure that all passengers can travel safely and independently. Accessibility and safety standards for rail systems are defined by: PRM TSI (Technical
Delivering Accessibility Innovation for Alstom – Across Continents Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20250 Portaramp is proud to share another world-class accessibility solution, delivered in partnership with Alstom, one of the global leaders in modern rail transport. Our teams have worked together on numerous projects over the years, and this latest challenge highlights the strength of that ongoing collaboration. Alstom’s team in India approached us
Sydney Metro West: TBM Dorothy Completes Journey to Westmead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20250 Tunnelling for the western end of the Sydney Metro West project is officially complete following the entrance of tunnel boring machine (TBM) Dorothy at Westmead metro station. The 1200-tonne machine is one of the first autonomous TBMs to be used in Australia. TBM Dorothy has completed its journey following its arrival at
Alstom Celebrates Completion of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20250 Alstom has celebrated the completion of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project as it officially opens for service. The company was responsible for the design and delivery of the line’s CBTC system – the first of its kind in Australia. Alstom both designed and delivered the project’s CBTC system © Alstom Alstom’s Urbalis Flo CBTC system
Jacobs & Arcadis to Oversee Transformation of South East Queensland Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20250 Jacobs, in a joint venture with Arcadis, has been selected by the Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland (TMR) to ensure quality and compliance during design and construction for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project. The project aims to transform South East Queensland’s rail network by expanding capacity
Hitachi Rail Reaffirms Commitment to Innovation at AusRAIL PLUS 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20250 Hitachi Rail has reaffirmed its commitment to the transformation of mobility across Australia during the opening keynote of AusRAIL PLUS 2025. With more than 650 workers based across its sites in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney; Hitachi Rail is currently actively working to deploy ETCS Level 2 within the Cross River Rail
Sydney Metro West Hits New Milestone with Darling Harbour Passing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20250 The Sydney Metro West line has hit another major milestone as tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Jessie and Ruby have now passed the deepest point of their journey below Darling Harbour – roughly 35-metres below the water’s surface. This journey is the second dive under the harbour for Jessie and Ruby since
Nomad Digital Extends Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Queensland Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20250 Nomad Digital, leading specialists in transport connectivity solutions has secured an extended Operations and Maintenance agreement with Queensland Rail to support and maintain an extensive range of onboard connectivity solutions. Photo Credit: Queensland Rail © Nomad Digital The agreement will see Nomad Digital provide specialist support services for a period of five years
Sydney Metro City Marks First Year of Passenger Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20250 Sydney Metro has marked the first anniversary of services on its City section, reporting strong passenger uptake and measurable changes in travel patterns across the metropolitan network. Between August 2024 and July 2025, more than 66.8 million passenger journeys were made on the M1 Northwest & Bankstown Line, which now runs
Platform Installation Underway on Sydney Metro Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20250 Work is now underway to install platforms at six new metro stations on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line. Metro platforms are already in place at Bradfield Station, whilst the island platform at the Airport Terminal Station is now roughly 50% complete. Platform installation forms a key milestone for the
Sydney Metro West Tunnelling Reaches 90% Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20250 Tunnelling for the Sydney Metro West project has reached 90% completion following the arrival of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at the metro station site in Parramatta. Whilst TBM Dorothy reached the station site last week; TBM Betty has already begun its final stretch of tunnel excavation to Westmead following its
Australia: Preparations Begin for Sunshine Station Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20250 Geotechnical investigations have begun as part of preparations for major improvements at Sunshine Station in the west of Melbourne. Crews on-site have commenced both the testing of soil and locating of underground utilities which are set to inform both the design and construction of two new platforms at Sunshine Station. Crews on-site
Sydney Metro: Bankstown Station Reaches 80% Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 The first major transport interchange in southwest Sydney is beginning to take shape as the conversion of Bankstown Station has reached 80% completion. Converted as part of the Sydney Metro project, the work has seen more than 100 people on-site each day delivering upgrades to bring the century-old station up to
Australia: Construction Begins for SRL TBM Launch Site in Clarinda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 Construction work has begun on the new Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) as preparations get underway for a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch site in Clarinda, Melbourne. The machines are set to arrive on site later this year, with excavation expected to begin on the SRL’s East tunnels soon after. The machines are
Sydney Metro West: Excavation Complete for Hunter Street Metro Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 The Sydney Metro West project has reached a new milestone with the completion of the excavation process of the new Hunter Street metro station cavern. The excavation, which has been in process for the last 20 months and called for a team of 57 workers, has resulted in a tunnel that
IN PICTURES: Sydney Metro Confirms Designs for Six New Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 Work to construct six new stations for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line is progressing, with final designs for each station now confirmed. The designs aim to reflect the natural and cultural characteristics of the Cumberland Plain while supporting a strong sense of place and community connection across Western
Sydney Metro: Track Laying Begins at Luddenham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20250 Construction for the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney International Airport line is well underway as the first tracks have been laid at Luddenham. The first portion of track has been installed north of a new rail bridge set to carry metro services over the yet-to-be-constructed M12 motorway, with track laying
Testing Begins on Sydney Metro’s Southwest Conversion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Train testing is now underway on the newly upgraded Southwest Metro line in Sydney, following major works to convert the 130-year-old T3 Bankstown Line to modern metro standards. The first test run took place at 4 am on 3 April 2025, with train set TS 28 travelling a 6.5-kilometre stretch from
Testing Begins on Sydney Metro’s Southwest Conversion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Train testing is now underway on the newly upgraded Southwest Metro line in Sydney, following major works to convert the 130-year-old T3 Bankstown Line to modern metro standards. The first test run took place at 4 am on 3 April 2025, with train set TS 28 travelling a 6.5-kilometre stretch from
Perth’s final B-Series EMU delivered as C-Series procurement underway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The EDI Rail Bombardier Transportation joint venture has delivered the last of 78 B-Series electric multiple-units ordered by Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority, 15 years after the first was unveiled. The final unit is expected to enter service on the Joondalup and Mandurah lines in early July. An initial 31
Last of 30 B-Series Trains for Transperth Delivered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 The Bombardier-EDI Downer joint venture, EDI Rail Bombardier Transportation Pty Ltd, has delivered the last of 30 B-Series electric multiple units to Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority (PTA). Bombardier-EDI Downer JV celebrates delivery of final B-Series EMU © Bombardier Transportation The contract for the 30 railcars dates back to 2016. The Minister
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 Words: Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became the
Camira: Made for Travelling in Style Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 With the ever-increasing demand on rail networks and operators striving to design trains that offer more for passengers, suppliers are being put to the test and asked to up their game in what they can provide to the rail sector. It all comes down to what defines a good train journey
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far – Part One: The British Years (1967-71) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 By Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became
Rail, metro and tram spending in New South Wales budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Several rail projects have been allocated funding in the 2019-20 New South Wales budget, which was presented on June 18. The state government is providing A$812m as part of a A$1·8bn package over four years towards the New Intercity Fleet. The RailConnect consortium of Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia and
Unipart Agrees Five-Year Sicut Deal in Australia and NZ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 Sicut Composite Railway Sleepers deliver superior performance, longer life and better value for rail track asset owners. They also offer a truly sustainable option where the use of recycled and recyclable materials and carbon reduction are important factors. The unique technologies used in Sicut’s sleepers have been developed by the globally-renowned polymers research
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
Critical Communications for Australian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 With the increased number of passengers using rail as their mode of transport Frontline Safety Critical Communications becomes ever more vital and also challenging. Getting safety communications accurate, brief, clear and professional will help ensure the safe travel of billions of customers. In this article, Anton Abrahams, Chairman, Australasian Critical
Industry Insider Week 22 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 22 for 27–31 May 2019: Alstom metro for Lyon Line 2 © Alstom/Mobylette Jaune Infrastructure Sydney Metro Rouse Hill Station © MDRX under licence Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service Sydney Metro North West