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Mining & Resources | Transport & Logistics
Padbury Mining steps up efforts to secure investment for Oakajee project
One of Western Australia's most protracted railway engineering projects may be heading back on track after the mining company at its helm ramped up efforts to secure investors and engineers. Padbury Mining Limited is charged with reviving the Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) project, which has endured mixed fortunes over the years. A crucial component of…
11 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-Up: Dr Deborah Hume
Dr Deborah Hume is the General Manager of Rail Passenger Group at KiwiRail. She joined the company in 2010 and led the operations of the New Zealand’s long distance passenger train services Scenic Journeys and Wellington’s Tranz Metro. She is passionate about her work and is keen to keep a professional promise, as she expressed…
10 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Sydney customers on board with new rail extension
The highly anticipated extension to Sydney's Inner West Light Rail, which opened for service at the end of last month, is already proving to be a hit with the city's commuters. Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced late last week that a large number of residents had been testing out the new service, with an extra…
8 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Inner West Light Rail open for service
Sydney's much-anticipated Inner West Light Rail extension finally opened for service on March 27, with key government and industry figures commending the immense impact it will have on the city's public transport infrastructure. The Inner West Light Rail project, an investment valued at around $176 million, will extend the capacity of the existing rail service…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Infographic: Australian Rail Occurrence Statistics 2002-2012
Rail safety is everyone’s responsibility. The Australian government and industry continuously work together towards a safer rail environment. A key in improving rail safety is the review and analysis of past rail occurrence, to learn lessons from major rail accidents so that future occurrence can be avoided. The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB)…
3 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
What’s in the pipeline for LNG? Spotlight on Fluxys LNG terminal in Zeebrugge
Fluxys' LNG terminal in Zeebrugge has been in operation for over 25 years and their LNG Projects Manager, Dirk Nous*joins us to discuss what's in the pipeline for LNG demand and infrastructure requirements. Can you briefly update us on the current supply and demand for LNG? Dirk Nous: The worldwide prices of LNG are driving…
27 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Sydney’s light rail network open for tender
One of New South Wales' largest railway engineering projects reached its next phase after three international consortia were called to tender for its delivery and operation. A range of high-calibre international groups will vie for the Public Private Partnership contract to Sydney's CBD and South East Light Rail, which includes everything from the design and…
19 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Protecting track workers in some of the toughest working environments
Track workers are engaged in safety critical tasks on a daily basis. Protecting these workers is a priority for the rail industry. We had the chance to speak with Matthew Manchester, Manager of Safety Performance at Transport for NSW, about the importance of track worker safety and what will be discussed at the upcoming National…
18 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Huge boosts in sight for Melbourne’s rail infrastructure
As one of the largest cities in Australia and a key business and social hub, Melbourne relies on extensive and reliable transport infrastructure. Railway engineering professionals based in the area, then, will be keen to hear about the state government's latest project - a large-scale undertaking to boost Melbourne's existing rail network and ensure it…
17 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-Up: Peter Reidy
This February, New Zealander Peter Reidy took over the reins at KiwiRail from Jim Quinn. Mr Reidy, who previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer Infrastructure Services and a number of different leadership roles at Downer EDI will continue to implement KiwiRail's transformation strategy initiated by his predecessor. Attendees at the 2014 NZ Rail…
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