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    • AgLife: Quality outweighs expectations in Wimmera harvest

    High-quality produce and promising yields are early indications of what is to come for farmers during western Victorian grain harvest.
    Victorian Rail News

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    Wagon with fully opening sides aims to provide warehouse-style loading

     Europe
    A prototype wagon design which allows the entire 20 m long side to be opened vertically to provide a large and unobstructed space for efficient loading by forklift is being tested by pulp producer Södra Cell Värö. Series production of 22 wagons is planned.

    Pacific National ready to haul one million tonnes of grain a month

     Pacific National News
    Pacific National is geared up for this year's bumper harvest, quite literally.

    Major infrastructure projects a key feature in Victorian Budget

     Victorian Rail News
    The Victorian Budget 2020-21 has been released and includes significant funding for landmark infrastructure projects including the Suburban Rail Loop, Geelong Fast Rail, Murray Basin Rail Project, Dandenong Corridor, and the construction of 100 new trams, among others.

    Historic Flinders Street viaduct undergoes critical restoration works

     Victorian Rail News
    Melbourne Metro is carrying out a program of structural and restoration works on the historic rail bridge known as the Flinders Street viaduct.

    Cross River Rail forges ahead with twin tunnel drills unveiled

     Queensland Rail News
    The state government has shown off the drilling machines that will spearhead excavation of the two tunnels under Brisbane's heart for the Cross River Rail project next year.

    Route selected and $10 billion committed for Melbourne Airport Rail Link 

     Victorian Rail News
    The Federal and Victorian Governments have each committed $5 billion to the long-awaited Melbourne Airport Rail Link and announced the route for the project.

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