Railway Technology

NSW shortlists four consortia for new intercity fleet

Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has shortlisted four consortia to tender for the supply and maintenance of a 65 new eight-car intercity train fleet. The bidders shortlisted to go through ...
The Weekly Times

Rail, tram and bus Union says NSW’s new Intercity trains are ‘lemons’ and pose a risk to passengers

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) claims the Korean built trains are a “danger on wheels” that demonstrate the Government can’t manage transport projects. But the train’s operator maintains safety ...
Western Advocate

New intercity trains too wide for rail line to stations in Blue Mountains

The first of the new trains is due to begin operating in NSW in 2019. Photo: Supplied The NSW government will need to modify station platforms and rail lines in the Blue Mountains because the new ...
Railway Technology

NSW government to invest $2.8bn on new intercity train fleet

Australia's New South Wales (NSW) Government is investing A$2.8bn to buy a next-generation intercity train fleet for commuters travelling from the South Coast, Blue Mountains, Central Coast and ...