Victoria rail freight

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Rail Express --> Government-industry group formed for rail freight in Victoria

A joint government and industry group will advocate for the Victorian rail freight sector.

The newly formed Rail Freight Working group will combine government agencies, freight and primary industries to identify rail freight network priorities.

"Our working group will look at the entire freight supply chain – from farm to port – and make it easier for producers to get Victorian goods to the world," said Victorian Minister for Public Transport Melissa Horne.

Chairing the group will be Victoria's Rural Assistance Commissioner, Peter Tuohey, and the group will also include representatives of Victorian Farmers Federation, freight organisations, and Victorian government bodies including the Department of Transport, VicTrack, V/Line, and representatives from ports.

"We're keen to be involved in this great opportunity to work with government and industry experts to push forward with key rail projects for Victoria," said Tuohey.

"This new group will give operators and farmers a voice at the table as we continue investing in important Victorian rail freight projects to boost our export power and support regional jobs," said Horne.

A number of freight rail projects are currently underway in Victoria, including intermodal terminals, port rail shuttle, the Murray basin Rail Project, and the Shepparton Rail Freight Planning Study. Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan said that the group will contribute to the growth of rail freight in the state.

"We're working with industry experts to shape the future of Victoria's rail freight industry, building its capacity and supporting Victoria's vital export sector."

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https://twitter.com/RailExpressNews/status/1298063176215302144

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https://twitter.com/9NewsMelb/status/1339111392213929984

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https://twitter.com/alison_nvic/status/1426373945515642884

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I think there are vague plans for a rail/road freight terminal at Beerburrum. Can the lurkers enlighten us?

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Five CSR's Leading SCT 5PM9 Mixed Freight Train (3/7/2022)

Five of SCT's SDA-1 CSR class diesel locomotives, including four recently purchased "gen2" versions, are in charge of a lengthy mixed freight service which consists of boxcars & refrigerator wagons, "5 pack" container sets, two tilt wagons and four QUBE SQBY's with empty steel coil racks, and PQSY's with steel "butterbox" containers and Bluescope 20' drybox containers.
A flagman is positioned near the loop signals, protecting the broad gauge track due to works being performed nearby.
   
Location:  Gheringhap Loop (Victoria, Geelong region), 3/7/2022 3:35pm     
Locomotives / Consist:  CSR014 + CSR023 + CSR021 + CSR011 + CSR022, 91 wagons.

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https://twitter.com/9NewsMelb/status/1591913209484681216

Inverleigh is on the western standard gauge line, ~ 27km west of Geelong.

104km from Melbourne by rail.  Main line to Adelaide.

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Rail Express --> Train derails near Inverleigh after torrential rain


Some of the displaced containers. Image: Gus Rogers
 

The Melbourne to Adelaide rail corridor has been closed after a train derailment occurred between Inverleigh and Gheringhap (30km west of Geelong) in Victoria early this morning.

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) said there were no injuries to the train crew nor were there dangerous goods containers impacted by the incident.

The service derailed with up to 16 containers displaced on both sides of the track and some within an adjoining paddock.

Response crews and emergency services are on site while the ARTC works with freight customers on a recovery plan. ...

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https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1592523053510328320

> https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/brace-for-supply-chain-chaos-as-australia-cut-in-half-after-train-derailed/news-story/291df4fbb35ad20aaa94191df6130983

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THE BEST TRAINS OF 2022 at Airport West and Gowanbrae

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Sad to note the Portland branch is in a very poor state ...

HEAVY AND SLOW GRAIN TRAIN - Australia's Portland Branchline