List of News and Media Articles
Inland Rail project will bring new investment to Narrabri
17 March 2022When the Inland Rail project is built, it will be the most transformative project Narrabri and the people who call it home have seen in their lives.
Inland Rail to slash freight transport costs by $213 million a year
15 March 2022New modelling shows Inland Rail could cut freight transport costs by up to $213 million a year, resulting in huge savings for businesses and industries that use the line and further driving the growth of regional Australia.
Rail projects backing manufacturing jobs in South Australia
02 March 2022Steelworkers in South Australia will manufacture 147,000 tonnes of steel for key rail projects across Australia, including the nation-building Inland Rail, providing an important economic boost for the state.
Inland Rail growing regional Australia, on and off the track
03 February 2022More than 1.3 million concrete sleepers needed to build Inland Rail will be manufactured in regional Queensland and New South Wales, sparking new economic opportunities and creating new jobs.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has signed contracts worth $143 million with Austrak, one of Australia’s largest manufacturers of railway sleepers, to supply sleepers for the Inland Rail project.
Inland Rail delivering more jobs and more opportunities for Australian businesses
03 December 2021The Liberal and Nationals Government’s delivery of Inland Rail is continuing to generate opportunities for local businesses, create new jobs and boost the economic fortunes of regional Australia.
Inland Rail track upgrades completed in time for bumper crop season
01 November 2021Farmers and producers in North West New South Wales will be able to take full advantage of the current strong agricultural export prices with a key section of the enhanced Inland Rail freight line open ahead of grain harvest season.
Transcript – Inland Rail press conference at Moree
01 November 2021Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce speaking at a press conference on Inland Rail at Moree.
Interview with Steve Austin – ABC Brisbane Drive
13 October 2021Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce interview with Steve Austin.
Inland Rail civil works agreements to bring on billions in investment for New South Wales
20 September 2021More towns and communities in New South Wales will soon be reaping the benefits of Inland Rail, as the project continues to breathe new life into regional economies.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation has progressed agreements with Laing O’Rourke (Freight Connect) and Acciona CPB Joint Venture (ACACPB JV) for the detailed designs and civil works construction planning for critical sections of Inland Rail in New South Wales.
Interview with Paul Culliver – ABC Capricornia
06 September 2021Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce interview with Paul Culliver.