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Transport & Logistics
An international perspective on light rail
The inaugural Light Rail 2014 conference brought up many universal issues. With a plethora of light rail projects currently being undertaken by nearly every state government in Australia, it is reassuring to know that countries such as Canada, the UK and Norway have faced the same issues that we are currently discussing. The main projects…
12 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Vehicle testing underway on Sydney’s Inner West light rail project
Sydney's Inner West Light Rail extension moved a step closer to completion with the announcement that vehicle testing on the extension will continue to be carried out over the next several weeks. The conclusion of the project's latest phase saw nine new stops being completed, including at Leichhardt North, Marion, Lewisham West and Dulwich Hill. According to Minister for Transport…
7 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Is Queensland’s freight rail set to go national?
Queensland could be incorporated into the national rail network, a move that may result in more railway engineering investment in the state. The Newman government is in talks with the federal government to see whether such a development would benefit Queensland rail industry. The Commonwealth's Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) now manages 8,500 km of…
6 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Leveraging greater levels of collaboration for level crossing safety
Ensuring safety at level crossings has always been a priority for the rail industry. The CRC for Rail Innovation has been facilitating a national trial of adopting low-cost level crossing warning devices (LCLCWDs), which are projected to improve the regional rail network by allowing more level crossings to be upgraded from passive to active controls.…
4 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
SA on the right track with Seaford line opening
More railway engineering projects could be on the horizon in South Australia following the state's Seaford to Adelaide line commencing passenger services this week. The $29.2 million extension project opened on Sunday (February 23) and is aimed at providing more transport options to SA's southern suburbs. Bryan Nye, chief executive of the Australasian Railway Association…
28 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Thinking ahead: From safe anchorages to mentoring the next generation of mariners
The Nautical Institute's Captain André L Le Goubin MA FNI joins us to discuss the benefits of sharing and transferring mariners' experiential knowledge to both port authorities and the next generation of mariners. Capt Le Goubin has extensive experience both at sea and ashore. He was awarded the British Merchant Navy Medal for services to the…
17 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
ACT rail engineering master plan opened for tender
A rail engineering master plan has been opened for tender in the ACT. The territory government said Canberra's light rail project will help link the ACT's residential areas with employment, entertainment and retail opportunities. Minister for the environment and sustainable development Simon Corbell said the initiative, which is being managed by the Environment and Sustainable…
14 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The next generation of railway level crossing safety technology
According to the RISSB National Stocktake, there are 23,500 locations where roads intersect railway lines around Australia. Risks are present at every level crossing with an average of 100 incidents causing 37 deaths every year. Rail Safety 2014 will look at leveraging technology for safer outcomes and as a preview, we are joined by Peter Hughes, Director,…
13 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Safety lessons from the front-line: Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG
Decisiveness in protecting the safety of others has been a theme highlighted by many guest speakers at RISSB's annual rail safety conference over the past years. This year, we're greatly honoured to have Ben Roberts-Smith, the Commonwealth’s most decorated serving soldier of his generation and an inspiring personification of courage under fire provide the special guest…
11 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Bringing your mates home safely: Pacific National introduces new generation of safety messages
Comcare’s Health & Safety Representative (HSR) of the Year for 2013 was awarded to Nathan East, a HSR with one of Australia’s largest rail freight businesses, Pacific National (PN). At just 25, Nathan represents a new generation in health and safety management, as well as a new way of communicating safety messages across generations and…
11 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
