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.
October 3, 2024
Inland Rail brings drone technology to Yelarbon State School
Our Inland Rail team recently visited Yelarbon State School for a fun and educational morning showcasing drone technology and how these devices are used on Inland Rail.
October 2, 2024
Boys to the Bush take a behind-the-scenes tour of Inland Rail
Our construction contractor McConnell Dowell hosted a behind-the-scenes tour for local youths from the Boys to the Bush group in Wangaratta recently.
August 29, 2024
Clontarf students learn about life on the rails and beyond
First Nations students from the Clontarf Foundation’s James Fallon Academy learned skills to help them gain future jobs in the rail industry at a Rail Readiness training course being run today by the Inland Rail Skills Academy in partnership with First Nations Registered Training Organisation Yakka Training.
August 28, 2024
STEM Punks program inspires local students
Students in Broadford, Benalla and Euroa broadened their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills in August, as part of the Inland Rail Skills Academy partnership with STEM Punks.
August 13, 2024
Clontarf students learn about life on the rails and beyond
First Nations students from the Clontarf Foundation’s Kooringal and Mt Austin Academies will learn skills to help them gain future jobs in the rail industry at Rail Readiness training courses being run by the Inland Rail Skills Academy in partnership with First Nations Registered Training Organisation Yakka Training.
August 6, 2024
Victorian students take part in SMART science fun
Students from Wangaratta and Glenrowan were given a glimpse into the exciting future career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths fields after taking part in interactive science shows led by a specialist team from the University of Newcastle.
July 30, 2024
Diverse group of trainees ready for rail industry
Sixteen Wagga Wagga locals from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds have put themselves in the front row for employment in the rail industry by completing an eight-week Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure course thanks to the Inland Rail Skills Academy.
July 23, 2024
Inland Rail generating thousands of jobs for regional communities
Newly released figures from Inland Rail show that local businesses and workers from Beveridge to Parkes are reaping the benefits of specialised training and upskilling courses delivered by Inland Rail, with the courses helping them gain business and jobs on the project.
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?
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