Tag: rail manufacturing
UK rail research leader speaks on manufacturing, collaboration in Melbourne
International rail research leader Luisa Moisio has shared insights on innovation, collaboration and the role of research in strengthening manufacturing and technological capability in the rail sector during a lecture in Melbourne hosted by Monash University.
Call grows for gov’t action to unlock manufacturing at Lithgow rail workshop
Manufacturing jobs have become a central issue in Lithgow as community groups step up calls for government action to secure the future of the long-vacant Lithgow Locomotive Workshop, arguing the site could underpin both traditional rail manufacturing and emerging battery-electric train production.
ABB boosts rail manufacturing with new Maryborough traction hub
ABB has officially opened its Traction Centre of Excellence in Maryborough, Queensland, creating a purpose-built hub for the local manufacturing of traction converters, motors, and energy storage solutions.
Australian gov’t unveils new tools to support rail manufacturing visibility, collaboration
The Australian Government has launched new digital tools designed to improve visibility and support growth in the nation’s rail manufacturing sector, announcing the release of an expanded Rolling Stock Capability Index and updates to the National Rolling Stock Procurement Pipeline.
Vossloh launches advanced rail manufacturing facility in Victoria
Vossloh has officially opened a new switch production facility in Bendigo, Victoria, to support Australia’s growing rail infrastructure needs.
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.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
