Tag: rail manufacturing
WA government invests in rail manufacturing upgrades
As part of its ongoing commitment to bolster Western Australia’s railcar manufacturing sector, the WA Government has allocated more than $340,000 to upgrade and modernise a key local facility.
Victoria’s rail manufacturing gets a boost with new advocate
The Victorian Government announced the appointment of Tamara Culembourg as the new Victorian Rail Advocate, marking a significant step in supporting the state's local train, tram, and bus manufacturing industry.
Qld’s manufacturing program unveils first locally built rail replacement bus
The initial batch of 200 rail substitute buses has been completed as part of the Queensland Government's investment surpassing $130 million, bolstering the state’s public transportation and local manufacturing.
NSW launches Future Fleet Program bolstering rail manufacturing
The NSW Government has pledged to kick off the procurement process for replacements of the Tangara fleet of suburban passenger trains by March 2027, with a focus on achieving a 50 per cent domestic manufacturing rate within the contract.
Qld advances local manufacturing with 200 rail replacement buses
The Queensland Government announced the preferred manufacturers for the construction of 200 rail replacement buses, aiming to strengthen the local manufacturing sector in the region.
Australia rolls out National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy
The Department of Industry, Science, and Resources has launched the National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy, outlining initiatives that will help the nation achieve a more sustainable and globally competitive rail manufacturing sector.
NSW, Federal Gov’t launch national approach to revive local rail manufacturing industry
The New South Wales government said it is manufacturing the next fleet of Tangara trains locally, paving the way for the creation of new jobs and a more reliable rail network.
Federal gov’t unveils Rail Industry Innovation Council’s chair, members
The Australian Government has established a new Rail Industry Innovation Council to streamline practices that will drive growth in the industry.
WA boosts railcar manufacturing with first fully completed C-series train
The Western Australian Government announced that the first fully built, locally manufactured C-series train is now available for testing on the network, marking a significant milestone for local railcar manufacturing in the state.
Gov’ts, rail industry ink agreement to improve rail network across Australia
The Australian and Victorian Governments, as well as the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) on behalf of senior rail industry leaders, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance the interoperability of the rail network in the country.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
