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Transport & Logistics
Close-up: David Humphrey
“It is estimated that Africa will need to invest at least US$100-billion in the next decade to upgrade its infrastructure, if it is to realize the economic growth potential presented by its existing newly found vast mineral and other natural resources, such as coal, iron ore, oil and gas”, says David Humphrey, Global Head of…
16 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Innovative funding needed for light rail
Since the outcome of the Federal Election last year, the wide and varied array of light rail projects being undertaken by State Governments is now said to be in limbo. As the Abbott Government slashes spending across a variety of sectors, it seems that public transport infrastructure projects are taking the deepest cuts. If we…
14 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Road vs rail – Comparing the state of public safety awareness
There are about 13 million cars in Australia today and driving is deeply engraved in our psyche. Highway traffic reports point to the fact that a large part of the nation spends holidays driving from one part of the country to another and unfortunately, road fatality figures have become a nightly news feature every holiday…
13 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
VIC railway engineering work accelerates
The Regional Rail Link project schedule is set to accelerate in January, following a brief break over Christmas. According to the Victorian state government, the $4.8 billion initiative will have three weeks of "around-the-clock work" taking place between December 28 and January 19. Premier Denis Napthine, inspecting railway engineering work at Footscray Station, said the…
10 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Working in multidisciplinary teams on rail projects
The successful delivery of a railway engineering project often requires professionals from a number of disciplines to work alongside each other. Safety and system assurance; signalling, control and protection; civil and structural engineering; commissioning; and operations requirements are just a few of the job titles that are likely to be involved in a rail project.…
9 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Landmark Perth railway engineering project completed
Railway engineering work on the landmark Perth City Link project is now finished, according to the state government. The "transformational" scheme was delivered six months ahead of schedule and completed with the opening of a pedestrian underpass to the public on Thursday (December 19). Transport minister Troy Buswell visited the site last week and said…
8 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
VIC Regional Rail Link reaches milestone
Victoria's Regional Rail Link (RRL) is progressing on schedule, with the project reaching a major milestone, according to the state government. Public transport minister Terry Mulder said the opening of platforms 15 and 16 at Southern Cross for Bairnsdale, Geelong, Traralgon and Warrnambool line trains means the first package of work for the RRL is…
7 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Moreton Bay rail link construction begins in Queensland
The start of construction on Moreton Bay's rail link in Queensland marks a step forward in the state's railway engineering industry. This is according to the state government, which claimed the project is one of the largest and most important infrastructure schemes in south-east Queensland. The rail link will connect Petrie and Kippa-Ring, with state transport…
6 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
North Galilee Basin rail project ‘will supercharge QLD economy’
A planned rail project in Queensland will be a major boost for the local economy, the state government has said. The $2.2 billion North Galilee Basin rail project will see the construction of a 300km rail line between the proposed Carmichael coal mine and the Abbot Point coal port. Queensland's co-ordinator general has now approved…
17 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Best stands 2013: AusRAIL rewards exhibitors for their hard work
In the last week of November, Sydney played host to AusRAIL PLUS 2013 and the 10th World Congress on Railway Research. The successful joint events welcomed 7038 attendees from 36 nations over the four days. The AusRAIL PLUS 2013 exhibition was the largest AusRAIL exhibition held to-date, with 373 exhibition companies showcasing their products and…
16 Dec 2013, 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.
