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The Australasian Railway Association has made 21 recommendations for simplifying and reducing the cost and time required to tender rolling stock and signalling contracts.
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One hundred percent of the tracks owned by the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads have completed the advanced field testing of positive train control (PTC), a federally mandated safety technology that must be implemented on all Class I railroads, Amtrak and certain commuter rail lines by December 31 of this year, according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has released a framework for a new national standards for rail project tenders, aimed at expediting Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19.
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Caroline Wilkie, Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), has acknowledged that the government’s support for more faster rail connections and a freight network that prioritises rail recognised the value of the rail industry to the Australian economy and community.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
With new urban challenges constantly emerging, cities, suburbs and towns face the ongoing task of developing technology-based solutions to become more efficient, sustainable and cost-effective.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has now launched its new tendering framework, outlining 21 recommendations for changes state governments could make now to get jobs-creating rail projects off the ground faster and easier.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
2019 was the year to get on board with Project i-TRACE. Bonnie Ryan from GS1 Australia highlights the importance of standardising the capture of data and is calling on the rail industry to get moving on digitalisation.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
Arrival schedules for May and June are set. U.S. ports will see double-digit declines in inbound capacity. Whether carriers will keep “blanking” (canceling) sailings on the same scale into the third quarter remains unknown – but not for much longer.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
BNSF Railway has reduced its mechanical workforce in Nebraska by 95 people. The employees were located in Alliance, which is losing 83 workers, and Lincoln, where 12 workers were let go.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
The Australian Railway Association (ARA) has created two social media initiatives to help develop the careers of women and young people in the rail industry.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
An industry-government oversight group has been formed for the introduction of the Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) on Australia’s interstate freight rail network.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
Community members are having their say in the identity of rail projects around Australasia.
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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched two new social networking groups to bring women and young people together as they develop their careers in the rail industry.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
The Federal Court of Australia has upheld the acquisition of the Acacia Ridge intermodal terminal by Pacific National.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has announced a newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Mark Campbell will join the ARTC from leading construction materials firm Holcim, where he was CEO of the company’s Australia and New Zealand divisions for eight years.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
Mark Campbell has been appointed as Managing Director & CEO of Australian Rail Track Corp with effect from May 1, succeeding John Fullerton, who is stepping down after more than 40 years in the rail industry and nine years leading the interstate infrastructure manager.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has created two LinkedIn groups to support women and young people in the industry.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
During a lockdown, the Bengaluru Metro is one step ahead towards getting the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) that would enable holders to use Namma Metro & buses and pay for parking or toll and buying in retail stores.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
It’s no secret that the Australian rail industry currently has an ageing, male-dominated workforce.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
The RTSA South Australia Chapter monthly newsletters for February 2020 and March 2020 are now available.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has welcomed Mr Mark Campbell as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has welcomed Mr Mark Campbell as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
Rail R U OK?Day has been marked by rail organisations around Australia, with engagement reaching all-time highs.
Posted 6 months ago by Railpage System User
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has stated that it will not oppose Ventia’s acquisition of Broadspectrum.
Posted 6 months ago by Railpage System User
On April 30, for the sixth year running, the rail industry in Australia and New Zealand will come together to ask colleagues, friends, and workmates, “Are you ok?”.
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