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Technology | Transport & Logistics
How intelligent design is transforming rail maintenance
A defunct rail turnout can deal a heavy financial blow to any rail operator, costing busier train networks up to $1 million per hour in operational downtime. Despite this, rail operators often place undue weight on the upfront costs of turnout components or maintenance options, and overlook potential cost savings throughout the product lifecycle. Daniel…
22 Mar 2022, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
New emissions reduction methods for transport and hydrogen
Transport is Australia's third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing 17 percent of the country’s overall carbon output. While, the sector has made vast improvements in recent years, dropping its emissions contribution by two percentage points since 2019, there is still a significant amount of work to do. One new initiative by the Clean…
16 Feb 2022, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Rio Tinto accelerates towards 50 percent emissions reduction target
Rio Tinto, a recognised leader in sustainable practices, is taking further strides towards its target of 50 percent emissions reduction by 2030, with a new fleet of battery electric locomotives now being trialled. The new energy-efficient vehicles, currently in prototype form, will integrate with Rio’s world-famous AutoHaul® project – a fully autonomous fleet of ore…
9 Feb 2022, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Learnings and key takeaways from RISSB Rail Safety 2021
Thanks again to everyone who made RISSB’s Rail Safety Conference 2021 such a success. Themed ‘New ideas, new perspectives and new directions’, the conference brought together over 180 attendees, both in-person at the Swissotel Sydney and online in a new virtual conference environment, representing government, regulators, operators, network managers, safety leaders, and suppliers from right…
19 Nov 2021, by Informa InsightsInfrastructure | Mining & Resources | Transport & Logistics
Captain Michael Edwards OAM: ‘Gascoyne Gateway Will Set a Benchmark in Sustainability.’
The sweeping Gascoyne region of Western Australia is vast in its potential. Spanning over 137,000 square kilometres, it boasts more than 600 km of Indian Ocean coastline, stretching more than 500km inland through to the remote outback. It is also the door to the neighbouring Pilbara and Midwest regions. A new development wants to unlock…
8 Sep 2021, by Skye RytenskildInfrastructure | Transport & Logistics
Matthew Sullivan, John Holland: “Resilience Starts as Early as a Project’s Conception.”
As the world shakes off the economic stasis precipitated by coronavirus, rail development is playing a key role in the New Zealand Government’s plans for regeneration. Rail is a crucial part of the economy, recently estimated to contribute around $1.47b to $1.54b per annum. The Australasian Railway Association (ARA)'s NZ Rail conference, 22-23 November 2021 , will…
16 Aug 2021, by Skye RytenskildTransport & Logistics
Experience the latest in human factors technology at the upcoming RISSB Rail Safety Conference
The 21st RISSB Rail Safety Conference will feature case studies and insights from industry leaders on some of the latest innovations and technology for improving safety of our rail industry workers. Highlighting the conference theme, ‘New ideas, new perspectives and new directions’, we’re delighted to offer this preview of some of the technology being showcased…
29 Apr 2021, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Ensuring rail safety controls stand the test of time
Developing consistent and effective safety controls is an increasing challenge for the rail sector, particularly when its backdrop is in a constant state of flux. Commercial and off-the-shelf technologies create ongoing change for railway operators - with each new system forcing them to assess safety in a different light. Moreover, controls implemented today will need…
26 Apr 2021, by Amy SarcevicTechnology | Transport & Logistics
How to modernise rail safety assurance protocol in a world of tech disruption
In October 2017, four trains running on the Cambrian Coast line in North Wales, United Kingdom, did not receive temporary speed restriction (TSR) information, after an automated signalling system failed. Thankfully, no accident occurred, but one train approached a level crossing at 50 kilometres per hour above the TSR, endangering the lives of road users.…
26 Mar 2021, by Amy SarcevicTechnology | Transport & Logistics
A sustainable heavy haul sector – what to expect in the years ahead
Few industries are bracing for more innovation and disruption than Australia’s Heavy Haul rail sector. In recent years, advances in technology, manufacturing, and systems integration have helped the sector push new limits in terms of axle load and throughput efficiency. In years to come, surging demand and investment will continue to raise the expectations surrounding…
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