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Washaway between Crystal Brook and Peterborough

Heavy rain has washed away part of the rail track between Crystal Brook and Peterborough in South Australia and left other parts covered in mud. The Indian Pacific was due in Broken Hill in the far west of New South Wales on Friday but has been diverted through Melbourne for its trip to Sydney.

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Railway to Roseworthy?

Light Regional Council (LRC) is lobbying for federal government support to help fund an extension of the passenger rail service to Roseworthy. LRC mayor Robert Hornsey and chief executive officer Brian Carr met with infrastructure, transport and regional development minister Anthony Albanese as part of the recent community cabinet meeting, and put forward council’s proposal to [...]

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Temporary Tram Track

By Ashley Walsh | Original story It’s an exciting time for tram enthusiasts in Adelaide. Work is about to begin on the construction of a tram overpass across South Road at Black Forest – not to mention the extension of the city’s tram system through to the Entertainment Centre.

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State Budget cash for 14 new electric trains

By Russell Emmerson | Original story Adelaide’s public transport system will get another $84 million over the next four years in Thursday’s State Budget to buy trains and boost security. Another 14 electric trains will be bought for the Seaford line extension, adding to the existing search for 50 trains to run on Adelaide’s electrified rail network.

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Seaford to get $170m rail line

By Greg Kelton, Mark Kenny and Steve Lewis | Original story A GO-AHEAD for the $170 million Seaford rail line will be a key boost for South Australia in the Federal Budget as Treasurer Wayne Swan unveils big-spending programs. Southern commuters have been calling for years for faster, and more efficient, public transport for new growth areas. [...]

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