--- title: News date: 2019-03-28T16:39:00+11:00 author: Walker Designs canonical_url: "https://tasrail.com.au/news" section: Site Content --- 1. [ Home](https://tasrail.com.au/) 2. [News](https://tasrail.com.au/news) 3. News # News [ 10Aug ![Tas Rail100826 621](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/23824/TasRail100826-621.webp) ## Today's children are tomorrow's drivers: Why rail safety is road safety TasRail is urging all Tasmanians to remember that rail safety IS road safety this Rail Safety Week (10–16 August), with education initiatives that aim to help the next generation of drivers make safer decisions at railway level crossings. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/todays-children-are-tomorrows-drivers-why-rail-safety-is-road-safety) [ 16Jul ![Perth Copy](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/23733/perth1-Copy.webp) ## History reminds us why level crossing safety matters One hundred years ago yesterday (15 July 1926), a tragic collision at the Perth railway level crossing changed lives forever … and could have changed the course of Australian history. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/history-reminds-us-why-level-crossing-safety-matters) [ 04May ![Evx1](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/23079/evx1.webp) ## Evandale Rd level crossing - temporary closure As part of ongoing efforts to improve the safety and reliability of the Tasmanian Rail Network, TasRail, in partnership with Gradco Pty Ltd, will undertake essential infrastructure upgrades on the Western Line rail crossing at Evandale Road Western Junction. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/evandale-rd-level-crossing-temporary-closure) [ 11Feb ![TR columns Image 2](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/22742/TR-columns-Image-2.webp) ## TasRail celebrates return of replica columns TasRail has congratulated the Northern Midlands Council and the Longford Rail Bridge Committee for their perseverance in returning two columns to the northern end of the town’s historic rail bridge. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/tasrail-celebrates-return-of-replica-columns) [ 08Dec ![Water St Ulverstone](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/2025/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/22462/Water-St-Ulverstone.webp) ## Level Crossing works – Reibey Street, Main Street and Water Street, Ulverstone As part of ongoing efforts to improve the safety and reliability of the Tasmanian Rail Network, TasRail, in partnership with Gradco Pty Ltd, will undertake essential infrastructure upgrades on Level Crossings in Ulverstone. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/level-crossing-works-reibey-street-main-street-and-water-street-ulverstone) [ 23Sep ![20250917 120034](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/21955/20250917_120034.webp) ## South Line trackworks update As part of TasRail’s Tasmanian Freight Rail Revitalisation Program (Tranche Four), year two of the South Line Trackworks project aims to renew approximately 18,856 metres of rail and 4,630 metres of sleepers. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/south-line-trackworks-update) [ 21Sep ![20250909 122135](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/21914/20250909_122135.webp) ## Geotechnical site investigations complete TasRail contractor Pitt & Sherry has successfully completed the geotechnical site investigations at the proposed Melba Line Bulk Minerals Rail Hub in Hampshire. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/geotechnical-site-investigations-complete) [ 13Aug ![Tas Rail NW230725 502](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/21705/TasRailNW230725-502.webp) ## Ulverstone on track for level crossing upgrades Level crossings in Ulverstone, on Tasmania’s beautiful northwest coast, will be a key beneficiary of the funding under the Australian Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF). \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/ulverstone-on-track-for-level-crossing-upgrades) [ 11Aug ![20250811 103706](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/21678/20250811_103706.webp) ## TasRail secures $5 million for Level Crossing upgrades as Rail Safety Week marks 20 years As Australia and New Zealand mark the 20th anniversary of Rail Safety Week (11-17 August), TasRail is highlighting the urgent need for improved awareness and behaviour at level crossings - and announcing a major new investment to boost rail safety in regional Tasmania. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/tasrail-secures-5-million-for-level-crossing-upgrades-as-rail-safety-week-marks-20-years) [ 31Jul ![Photo 9 7 2025 11 14 04](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/21845/Photo-9-7-2025-11-14-04.webp) ## A shipload of infrastructure The thing about rebuilding a rail network … you can never have too much rail or too many sleepers. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/a-shipload-of-infrastructure) [ 25Jul ![20250724 114055](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/21858/20250724_114055.webp) ## 95 years of rail wisdom Few industries still potentially offer a ‘job for life’, but the railway remains proudly one of them. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/95-years-of-rail-wisdom) [ 18Jul ![1000006939](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/21610/1000006939.webp) ## Temporary Level Crossing Closure - Hoblers Bridge Road, Newstead As part of ongoing efforts to improve the safety and reliability of the Tasmanian Rail Network, TasRail, in partnership with Gradco Pty Ltd, will undertake essential infrastructure upgrades on the Western Line rail crossing at Hoblers Bridge Road. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/temporary-level-crossing-closure-hoblers-bridge-road-newstead) [ 16Jun ![20250606 142920](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/21433/20250606_142920.webp) ## Taking the strain out of winter In response to concerns raised about the increased risk of muscle strains during cold weather, TasRail’s Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Committee is encouraging action – quite literally! \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/taking-the-strain-out-of-winter) [ 23Apr ![2052205306042025 11 b1ba18dead633b5e6c58f34d335f3971](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/2025/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/17917/2052205306042025-11.b1ba18dead633b5e6c58f34d335f3971.webp) ## Art on the move In a fusion of industry and art, TasRail has partnered with local contemporary abstract artist Sam Dobransky to transform the sides of wagons into moving murals that celebrate Tasmania’s natural beauty and creative spirit. The first two wagons are now complete with another two on their way shortly. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/art-on-the-move) [ 15Apr ![2052205306042025 25 fa3f6c004aacde77d88a61afc21c9ebf](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/2025/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/17886/2052205306042025-25.fa3f6c004aacde77d88a61afc21c9ebf.webp) ## Breathing new life into essential assets TasRail’s Locomotive Life Extension Project (LLEP) is breathing new life into essential assets, as the business drives forward with the $15 million multi-year overhaul of its legacy locomotive fleet. The project, aimed at enhancing the reliability, performance, and longevity of the critical 2050 and 2000 class locomotives, is already delivering results—both on the tracks and in the local economy. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/breathing-new-life-into-essential-assets) [ 03Apr ![RUOK2 f8a7ab3d8ffd8c4089f80930ede1051e](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/2024/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/17868/RUOK2.f8a7ab3d8ffd8c4089f80930ede1051e.webp) ## Any day is a day to ask R U OK? Today (3 April 2025) TasRail team members from around the State joined in the rail industry’s national week of action for R U OK? \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/any-day-is-a-day-to-ask-r-u-ok) [ 28Nov ![XMAS T Rain 9a6b5ead6bb929421d01e3cccd41c054](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/2024/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/17855/XMAS-TRain.9a6b5ead6bb929421d01e3cccd41c054.webp) ## TasRail's Christmas Train returns to spread holiday cheer in 2024 The much-loved Christmas Train is gearing up for another magical journey this festive season, returning to the tracks on Sunday, 1 December 2024 and TasRail has already hit the "go live" button on its train tracker website for 2024, ensuring that everyone can track the locomotives as they light up the State. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/tasrails-christmas-train-returns-to-spread-holiday-cheer-in-2024) [ 27Nov ![1000001101 120423f62986db5ccda80e185d097f7b](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/2024/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/17430/1000001101.120423f62986db5ccda80e185d097f7b.webp) ## Temporary level crossing closure - Midland Highway This essential infrastructure work will require the temporary closure of the level crossing. Road users are advised that the traffic will be on hold during the 30 minutes closure. Extra time should be factored into planned activities. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/temporary-level-crossing-closure-midland-highway)