high-speed rail
Hyperloop: high-speed rail network that could come to Australia
According to Hyperloop One, a technological company invested in the development of a new high-speed rail network, a route between Sydney and Melbourne could serve as a possible testing ground for lightning-fast travel over long […] Read More »
Hot topic: High speed rail
As part of a recent opinion piece in the Newcastle Herald, Shadow Minister for infrastructure Anthony Albanese wrote: “We should also expedite progress on the proposed high speed rail link from Brisbane to Melbourne via […] Read More »
World’s longest rail tunnel opens
The world’s longest and deepest rail tunnel – the Swiss Gotthard – has just opened in Switzerland. The tunnel, which has been 20 years in the making, is expected to revolutionise Europe’s freight transport and […] Read More »
RTBU slams Abbott’s rejection of high speed rail
The Abbott Government has turned its back on high-speed rail, scrapping the expert committee set up to advise on its planning and eventual construction. Read More »
High speed rail – a vote winner?
High speed rail has become an election issue to watch as we draw towards September 7th. But will it ever come to fruition? Kevin Rudd this week promised $52 million to get started on a […] Read More »
High speed rail – is it finally coming?
A high-speed rail line between Sydney and Melbourne is a step closer to reality today after the Federal Government released a report looking into the viability of the project. Read More »
Air chaos reinforces need for high-speed rail
The recent chaos caused by ash clouds, plus the Tiger Airways grounding and possible withdrawal from the Australian market, has highlighted the need for Australia to invest in high-speed rail linking mainland capitals. Heavily dependent […] Read More »