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November 27, 2024

Parkes emerging as flagship city for Inland Rail

Inland Rail CEO Nick Miller and the Inland Rail Board of Directors have visited the Parkes Special Activation Precinct, with Mr Miller declaring after the visit that Parkes has established itself as the flagship city on the Inland Rail project.

October 22, 2024

Supporting local industry participation

We engage a number of major contractors who, in turn, use smaller suppliers and businesses to deliver a variety of goods, services and works to complete the supply chain for delivery of Inland Rail. Find out how your business can get involved.

October 15, 2024

What are crossing loops and turnouts in rail and how do they work?

How do trains pass each other? Crossing loops and turnouts are essential for managing the flow of trains on single-track railways like Inland Rail. They allow trains to pass each other, so that multiple trains can operate on a single-track railway safely and efficiently.

September 30, 2024

Meet the Contractor Beveridge to Albury Tranche 2 presentation

Presentation from the ‘Meet the Contractor’ supplier information sessions held for the Beveridge to Albury – Tranche 2 section of Inland Rail.

September 10, 2024

Narwonah Material Distribution Centre Information Sheet

This fact sheet provides information about the Narwonah Material Distribution Centre (MDC), a facility located approximately 8km south of Narromine. The MDC will stockpile materials and machinery for the construction of Inland Rail.  

August 22, 2024

Local businesses invited to discover opportunities to supply Inland Rail

Inland Rail and construction contractor, John Holland will host a series of information sessions for local and First Nations businesses looking to supply the Inland Rail project.

June 14, 2024

What is rail destressing in railway construction?

Destressing is the process of conditioning the steel rail so it can cope better with temperature extremes. It is one of the final steps performed by crews to prepare the rail for operation.

June 10, 2024

How does a dual-gauge railway track work?

When it comes to railways, the distance between the two steel rails of the train track is called the ‘gauge’. Inland Rail will include ‘dual gauge’ track. But what does this mean?

May 30, 2024

Bright sparks focus on science and mathematics

North-East Victorian school students had the opportunity to broaden their understanding and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), as part of the Inland Rail Skills Academy partnership with STEM Punks.

May 16, 2024

Inland Rail boosting work readiness in southern New South Wales

TAFE NSW and the Inland Rail Skills Academy are helping more local businesses and First Nations workers gain the skills to take advantage of a career in the civil construction industry.