'Proceed with caution' on rail privatisation
Australia should learn lessons from Britain's failed rail privatisations, infrastructure investors say
Aurizon eyes sale of historic Roundhouse
Unions are fighting more job cuts at Aurizon's Rockhampton workshop.
The train that will take a century to arrive
The Melbourne-to-Brisbane rail line will revolutionise freight transport. But it seemed an unobtainable dream until a former TV reporter stepped in.
Inland rail costs could blow out to $16b
The federal government's decision to spend around $10 billion building an inland rail line is "a lost opportunity", says Brisbane-based National Trunk Rail.
'People in cars vote and containers on trains don't'
The inland rail line will move goods from Melbourne to Brisbane in less than 24 hours.
Aurizon shares halted on financial update
Aurizon shares are in a trading halt as the board will discuss the impact of cyclone Debbie on full-year financial guidance.
Cormann confirms infrastructure financing unit
The Commonwealth is promoting the Moorebank freight hub as an example of infrastructure projects it can support
Companies count cost of Cyclone Debbie
Mining giant BHP Billiton and insurer IAG are the latest big companies to detail the cyclone's impacts on their operations.
Hydrogen battery firm says time has come
A Melbourne hydrogen fuel cell startup says a vastly improved new take on the technology is on the cusp of commercial viability.
Aurizon tracks tread water after Cyclone Debbie
Aurizon's key rail tracks in central Queensland are under water due to flooding from Cyclone Debbie
Technology to end 'public' transport
NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance says within 10 years "government will not be in the provision of transport services, it will be all on demand, private sector driven".
Power right to say no to coal
There are at least three good reasons why Fortescue shouldn't waste a moment thinking about expanding into coal.
Aurizon staff lose power to hire consultants
Aurizon has slashed the number of people who can hire consultants from 200 to two to get a better bang for its buck.
Aurizon swings to profit on cost cuts
New Aurizon chief executive Andrew Harding said he planned more cost cuts after the rail group swung to a first half interim net profit of $54 million
John Holland on the hook for $70m repairs
Sinking earth under a maintenance centre for Sydney's Waratah passenger trains is the latest in the contractor's woes.
Little light at end of growth tunnel for Aurizon
Andrew Harding's challenge will be to succeed where Lance Hockridge didn't and develop new growth opportunities.
All aboard for Aurizon's Lance Hockridge Brissie farewell
Outgoing Aurizon CEO Lance Hockridge was waved off into the Queensland sunset at a farewell in Brissie featuring a full quorum of Queenslanders.
Ghost trains really do exist
One of the more accessible ghost train experiences leaves at 11.36am on weekdays from Paddington Station in London.
Auditor slams $520m blowout on Sydney light rail
By the time the Baird government signed contracts, the cost of the CBD and South East line had climbed 30 per cent.
Andrew Harding takes over at Aurizon
Aurizon boss Lance Hockridge will bow out on Wednesday, handing over to former Rio Tinto executive Andrew Harding.
Aurizon told to put earnings before bonuses
Ahead of its Tuesday AGM, shareholders want Aurizon to only award short-term bonuses when financial targets are hit.
New Jersey train crashes
A commuter train crashed in New Jersey, killing at least one person and injuring about 100 others.
Wish list already written for new Aurizon CEO
Aurizon's incoming CEO Andrew Harding will face fresh calls to sell off stakes in the rail group's networks business.
Metro's over-station ambitions attract developers
Transport for NSW is planning for development of the air space above some of the new metro stations, including landmark locations at Martin Place and Pitt Street.
Downer's deep dive into rail starts to pay off
Downer EDI is expected to invest around $10 million of equity into Victoria's high-capacity metro trains project after winning a $2 billion contract earlier this month.
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