Metro Tunnel testing trains hundreds of drivers

With 250 drivers now trained for the new Metro Tunnel, the project has more than half of the 400 drivers needed to begin services later in 2025.   Each Metro…

Inland Rail calls for feedback on Benalla station design

Inland Rail has released the latest designs for the Benalla railway station precinct, with locals invited to provide feedback before construction begins later in 2025.   Updated visualisations highlight an…

WA airport upgrades announced – Infrastructure Magazine

Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program will see four regional airports in Western Australia receive upgrades to improve safety and enhance accessibility.  The almost $800,000 commitment will include upgrades…

Fed funding to boost WA road and rail safety

More than $17 million in new funding from the Federal Government will support important safety upgrades in 25 projects across Western Australia.  The funding includes $9.9 million for 21 high-priority railway…

Canberra light rail extension underway

Construction has begun on the Stage 2A extension of Canberra’s light rail network, bringing light rail services one step closer to reaching Woden.   Stage 2A of the Canberra Light…

Sydney rail worker strike causes major disruption

Transport for NSW has urged Sydney rail users to avoid unnecessary travel and plan ahead, due to lengthy delays and cancellations caused by continued industrial action.   On Friday 14…

ACA encouraging women to pursue construction careers

The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) – in partnership with the New South Wales government – has launched the “It’s Possible” campaign to encourage mid-career women to consider a career change…

Record passenger numbers test airport capacity

The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has welcomed the ACCC draft determination to authorise the proposed partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways.  The ACCC’s latest Domestic airline competition in Australia report has…

Fed funding boost for Vic roads

The Federal Government is investing $41.75 million into the jointly funded Thompsons Road Intersection upgrade in Clyde North.  The project will upgrade the intersection of Thompsons and Berwick-Cranbourne roads, replacing…

Vic Big Build powers ahead

Major work on Victoria’s Big Build is set to continue over the autumn period of 2025 as the opening of the Metro and West Gate Tunnels approach.   The Victorian Government…