Railpage

 

 

    • Interstate XPT services to return as NSW and Victoria border re-opens

    The first XPT to run from Sydney Central to Melbourne Southern Cross will depart on Wednesday, November 25.
    New South Wales Rail News

    Sponsored advertisement

    New photos

    Photo by ChrisDPom
    431 005-2, 438 077-7 & 433 245-2 (H-MÁVTR) Budapest-Keleti Depot 2014 08 24
    Photo by ChrisDPom
    431 357-7 Budapest-Keleti 2014 08 24
    Photo by PowerPhoto.co.uk
    20120803_IMG_2514
    Photo by Class313
    SBB Cargo 420 280 (11280) / 620 074 (11674) "Murgenthal" - Wassen Wattinger Kurve (CH)
    Photo by Jonesy's Photography
    Bowenfels

    NSW wheat crop is close in size to all of Australia's production last year

     New South Wales Rail News
    IN ONE from the 'Only In Australia' files, NSW, the state that contributed just 15 per cent of a drought hit national wheat crop of 15.1 million tonnes last year could produce over 80pc of the entire national 2019-20 crop this year.

    Franchise termination negotiations in turmoil

     UK
    Passenger franchise owning groups are reportedly considering legal options including judicial review over the process being followed by the Department for Transport for termination of their existing franchise agreements and the transition to directly awarded contracts.

    Amtrak welcomes FRA rule on passenger train performance

     USA
    After a hotly contested process lasting more than a decade, the Federal Railroad Administration published a Final Rule on November 16 establishing metrics and minimum standards to measure the performance and service quality of inter-city passenger trains.

    Private Wagon Federation becomes the Rail Wagon Association

     UK
    The Private Wagon Federation has rebranded and incorporated as Rail Wagon Association Ltd, in a move which the industry association said was intended to enable it to provide a stronger focus on facilitating the development and maintenance of wagons.

    Pandrol’s AutoSeal eliminates the need for manual sealing when welding rails

     International Rail News
    Pandrol says up to 5 min per rail weld can be saved through the use of its newly-launched AutoSeal mould, which has a built-in insulation joint that expands during pre-heating to create a tight seal and eliminate the need for manual completion.

    €10.5bn for rail in Portuguese 10-year investment plan

     Europe
    This includes a new Lisbon – Porto high-speed line, with a travel time of 1h 15min; a new cross-border Porto – Vigo line with a one hour travel time; the modernisation and complete electrification of the network by 2030; an increase in capacity in urban areas; and the replacement and purchase of new rolling stock.

    Also in the news

    Dutch alliance contributes €1bn to Amsterdam metro projects18 hours ago in Europe

    Victoria's State Budget aims to solve two big problems, but could create one big headache too19 hours ago in Victorian Rail News

    Airport rail link leaves western suburbs, Geelong on slow track20 hours ago in Victorian Rail News

    Laser and drone technology recreates Ribblehead viaduct like never before21 hours ago in UK

    Third RailDirector available to view online22 hours ago in UK

    New details show how Adelaide’s new train operator will get rewarded and penalised22 hours ago in South Australian Rail News

    Transmashholding delivers new passenger fleets22 hours ago in Russian Rail News

    Free train travel for almost a thousand fleeing domestic abuse as demand for help soars23 hours ago in UK

    Support for passenger services between Kuranda and Cairns gathers pace23 hours ago in Queensland Rail News

    Melbourne Airport Rail Line to include Sunshine link for Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong linesyesterday in Victorian Rail News

    Record-breaking day for GrainCorp as farmers rejoice over bumper winter harvestyesterday in New South Wales Rail News

    Adjournment – Maroona-Portland rail upgradeyesterday in Victorian Rail News

    First of bumper grain harvest heads to Vietnam bringing Newcastle terminal back to lifeyesterday in New South Wales Rail News

    Sponsored advertisement

    Want more news?

    Head over to our News module to browse by topic or date posted.

    Login

    Register now!

    By joining Railpage you can discuss the latest rail news and events, submit and comment on news articles, contribute to the Locos and Locations database - and much, much more!

    Registration is free and takes seconds. You can even simplify the registration process by using your Facebook account!

    Railcams

    Upcoming events

    On this day

    Murray Railway Modelers Model Train Show

    2020-05-24

    Murray Railway Modelers Model Train Show

    2020-05-24

    Model Railway Show at the Milang Institute and Railway Museum

    2019-11-24

    AMRA Model Train Show Caulfield

    2019-08-24

    Melb to Albury Heritage Train

    2018-11-24

    Canberra Model Railway Expo

    2018-03-24

    Regional and Country Rail Policy and Strategic Plans for 2018 Election Conferenc

    2018-03-24

    50th Anniversary of the Booleroo Steam and Traction Railway

    2018-03-24

    All Gauge Model Railway Club Swap and Sell

    2017-09-24

    Carnival of Trains

    2017-09-24