The derailment of a freight train on a key section of railway in South Australia is affecting all transcontinental train services as heatwave conditions in the area impact the pace of recovery works.

Heavy industry like mining uses rail to transport material over vast distances in Australia. Credit: Shutterstock The Australian Government has confirmed A$1bn ($660m) for upgrading national railways’ ...

Far from the hustle and bustle of the daily commute, Australia's luxury rail journeys take a different, more romantic track. It is rail to be enjoyed rather than tolerated: savoured for the trip ...