First driverless metro launched in Australia
The first 36-kilometre section of the metro system was inaugurated in Sydney on 26 May. More than 90 thousand passengers used the driverless trains in the first six…
Ricardo Rail steps up to Australia
British advisory and engineering company Ricardo has purchased shares of Transport Engineering, a leading rail technical services consultancy based in Australia. The acquisition strengthens Ricardo’s rail division and…
Australian capital inaugurates tram service
Australian capital city of Canberra has launched the first tram line. The 12-kilometre route with 13 stops connects the city centre with the northern district of Gungahlin. Canberra…
Bombardier to modify NGR700 trains for Queensland
Bombardier Transportation has obtained a new order in Australia. The technology supplier will modify 75 electric six-car trains of the New Generation Rollingstock series (NGR700) in order to…
CAF wins new order in Australia
The Momentum Trains consortium led by Spanish company Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) will design, manufacture and provide maintenance of the new regional fleet for passenger service…
Sydney’s first driverless metro train passes important test
Sydney’s new autonomous metro train has passed a historic test on Tuesday, as it crossed a new cable-stayed railway bridge in the Australian city. No passengers were onboard…
Rio Tinto gains accreditation for autonomous train operations
Mining company Rio Tinto has been granted accreditation for its autonomous train operation by Australia’s Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR). The autonomous train will serve…
Bombardier to maintain Melbourne Metro Tunnel signalling
Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) to provide ten years of maintenance services for its rail control solution being delivered for Melbourne’s new…
Rio Tinto to operate complete autonomous freight trains in 2018
Mining company Rio Tinto will start operating completely autonomous freight trains by the end of 2018. The trains will move between fifteen iron ore mines and four port…