Major Update for $61bn High-Speed Train Between Newcastle and Sydney

Major update for $61bn high-speed train between Newcastle and Sydney

The federal government has today announced seven major tenders ahead of construction beginning for the mas...

Seven major tenders announced for High Speed Rail

An artist's impression of high-speed rail in Australia. Image: High Speed Rail AuthorityThe Australian Government has announced seven major tenders for the first stage of High Speed Rail from Newcastle to Sydney.   This marks the start of the Development Phase, which will involve finalising the design, approvals process, scope and cost of the project.  The packages will cover key technical, environmental, engineering and project delivery. They w…

ARA welcomes high speed rail planning milestone

Image: Taras Rudenko/stock.adobe.com The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the announcement that Australia’s high speed rail project will move into the detailed planning phase. ARA Chief Executive Officer, Caroline Wilkie, said the project represented a major opportunity for the national rail sector and the broader economy. “High speed rail has been discussed for decades, and this milestone brings Australia closer to making it …