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Transport & Logistics
How telecommunication supports Queensland Rail’s operation
Queensland Rail owns, operates and maintains a substantial investment in its Telecommunications Backbone Network (TBN). Supplemented by external services, the TBN is used to support Queensland Rail’s operational and business communications. In the lead up to the ARA’s Telecommunications and Train Control Conference, we are joined by Therese Miller, General Manager Train Operations at Queensland…
26 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Rail at the centre of massive GrainCorp restructure
GrainCorp, one of Australia's largest grain handlers, is set to undergo a massive operational overhaul - with a shift from road to rail at the heart of its plans. The company recently released details from its "Project Regeneration", which will take place over three years and cost around $200 million in total. This sum represents the…
24 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
NSW government plans major rail investments
The NSW government will invest $9 billion in public transport infrastructure and services over the next year, according to the latest state budget. Of that, around $1.5 million has been allocated towards new rail and light rail initiatives in Sydney - a decision welcomed by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA). "Liveable cities are built for…
23 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Infographic: Crazy ways Australians get to work
If you drive to work and wonder why you are always stuck in traffic, you will be "pleased" to know that you are sharing the road with 13.3 million passenger vehicles... Almost 2 in 3 Australian commuters get to work by private car with just 1 in 10 replying on public transport. There are many ways to…
19 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Q&A with Adam Oliver: Overcoming the challenges of rail deployment communications with MPLS
Safe and reliable communications are a critical component in operating modern railway networks. Voice radio, signalling, asset protection, CCTV, station services and alarms form the basis of a typical rail system, with telephony, data and internet connectivity between offices shaping corporate requirements. In the lead up to AusRAIL 2014, Adam Oliver, Senior Communications Engineer at…
18 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
NSW’s rapid transit rail to spearhead “war on congestion”
The NSW government is ready to take a hard line on the state's congestion problems - with an exciting new railway project set to lead the efforts. In response to years of complaints from commuters and other travellers in the state, the government recently revealed its new rapid transit rail network project, which promises to…
12 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
QLD, ACT state budgets show promise for rail
The Queensland and Australian Capital Territory governments released their individual state budgets on June 3, and both show plenty of promise for the regions' rail infrastructure. Following the release of the federal budget last month, a lot of attention was directed towards the perceived lack of dedicated rail funding, while substantial investment was allocated to…
11 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Waratah train fleet now complete
The final Waratah train was delivered to Sydney's rail network at the start of June, which now means that practically every timetabled train service in the NSW capital is air-conditioned. The train delivered on June 2 is the 78th and last piece in the Waratah puzzle, and with these trains making up a significant proportion…
8 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Auckland rail fast track could be hit by roadblocks
The Auckland government's plans to start on its $2.86 billion city rail link project a decade earlier than first intended could be scuppered, following an independent review from PwC. The consulting firm prepared a report for the Auckland Council, which warns that it is important to set realistic targets. This issue was raised after the…
30 May 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
AusRAIL welcomes the first new Platinum and Gala Dinner Sponsor after almost a decade
AusRAIL recently welcomed UGL as the first new Platinum and Gala Dinner Sponsor after almost a decade. UGL has been a leading sponsor of AusRAIL for over 11 years. As the largest provider of complete rail solutions in the Asia Pacific region, and Australia’s largest supplier of outsourced asset management and rolling stock maintenance services,…
29 May 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
