Australian capital inaugurates tram service
Australian capital city of Canberra has launched the first tram line. The 12-kilometre route with 13 stops connects the city centre with the northern district of Gungahlin. Canberra became the sixth city in Australia to...Read more
Bombardier to modify NGR700 trains for Queensland
Bombardier Transportation has obtained a new order in Australia. The technology supplier will modify 75 electric six-car trains of the New Generation Rollingstock series (NGR700) in order to improve the fleet’s accessibility. The deal is...Read more
CAF wins new order in Australia
The Momentum Trains consortium led by Spanish company Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) will design, manufacture and provide maintenance of the new regional fleet for passenger service in New South Wales (NSW). The total...Read more
Sydney’s first driverless metro train passes important test
Sydney’s new autonomous metro train has passed a historic test on Tuesday, as it crossed a new cable-stayed railway bridge in the Australian city. No passengers were onboard during the test. Sydney is Australia’s first...Read more
Rio Tinto gains accreditation for autonomous train operations
Mining company Rio Tinto has been granted accreditation for its autonomous train operation by Australia’s Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR). The autonomous train will serve the company’s Pilbara iron ore mines in...Read more
Bombardier to maintain Melbourne Metro Tunnel signalling
Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) to provide ten years of maintenance services for its rail control solution being delivered for Melbourne’s new Metro Tunnel Project. The contract is valued...Read more