QRC welcomes new law to crack down on dangerous rail protests
The new offence to prevent dangerous devices being used to shut down public thoroughfares and infrastructure was an important measure to protect everyday citizens.
Rail & barge
CP reports organisational changes
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd announces organisational changes, including the retirement of its Executive Vice-President, Operations at the end of September and the naming of his successor.
Freightliner jumbo train trial successful
The trial run was in preparation for the start of Freightliner’s bulk haulage service for Mendip Rail Ltd.
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Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Last year, the Supreme Court of Pakistan banned manual handling of coal at Karachi Port Trust. Now, while the people working at the port and those living around it have won relief, there are increasing complaints that those along the route of vehicles carrying the coal upcountry have become highly vulnerable.
Aurizon to establish Kalgoorlie as Western Australia’s regional training hub
Aurizon is set to establish Kalgoorlie as Western Australia’s regional training hub.
Canadian Pacific reports record second quarter revenues
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd has announced record second quarter revenues this year of CAN$1.98 billion.
Coal train derails into Virginia’s Great Dismal Swamp
36 rail cars carrying coal have derailed into the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia.
Kalium Lakes awards Toll key haulage and port contract
Toll Mining Services’ contract includes the full logistics chain of product transport from mine site to shipping.
Forth Ports announces new direct freight link from Tilbury to Grangemouth
The new two-way rail service will commence on 28 June and has been launched on the back of customer demand to open up the rail link between the South of England with Central Scotland.
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Successful deployment of AutoHaul positions WA as global rail technology leader
AutoHaul trains have firmly positioned Western Australia and its heavy-haul rail industry as a global leader in the joint development and application of rail technology.
Federal grant for CREATE’s Dolton Junction Interlocking rail project
US$19.2 million of federal funding has been awarded to the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency programme’s Dolton Junction Interlocking project.
Aurizon welcomes Mt Isa-Townsville rail corridor funding
The Queensland Government has committed to address high track access charges on the Mt Isa rail corridor.
QRC welcomes government’s commitment to upgrading Townsville-Mount Isa rail line
The government’s rail commitment will drive North West Minerals Province potential for new investment, exports and jobs.
Green Cargo helps IKEA reduce climate impact by 4476 t of CO2 per year
The new traffic plan means that IKEA Transport & Logistics Services reduces its climate impact by 4476 t of carbon dioxide emissions per year, which strengthens the brand’s sustainability.
CD Cargo transports coal to Werndorf power plant
CD Cargo has begun transporting coal to the Werndorf power plant via its train wagons.