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News # News [ 20Oct ![IMG 9422](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/root-folder/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/8748/IMG_9422.webp) ## Temporary closure of Wellington Street level Crossing at Longford Due to essential infrastructure works this weekend (23-24 October) the level crossing at William Street, Longford, will be temporarily closed. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/temporary-closure-of-wellington-street-level-crossing-at-longford) [ 20Sep ![Picture courtesy Tas Rail](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/root-folder/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/8797/Picture-courtesy-TasRail.webp) ## TasRail signs major rail logistics contract with Norske Skog TasRail is pleased to announce that it has signed a new major contract with Norske Skog"s Boyer paper mill in the Derwent Valley. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/tasrail-signs-major-rail-logistics-contract-with-norske-skog) [ 03Sep ![20210831 173648](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/root-folder/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/8654/20210831_173648.webp) ## Full steam ahead for the design and construction of TasRail's new shiploader A major milestone for TasRail"s new bulk minerals shiploader project was reached this week with the formal execution of its design and construction contract with Tasmanian company COVA Haywards Pty Ltd. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/full-steam-ahead-for-the-design-and-construction-of-tasrails-new-shiploader) [ 09Aug ![Pic](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/root-folder/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/8794/pic.webp) ## Rail Safety Week 2021 In 2020-21 TasRail reported a 27 per cent increase in level crossing failure to stop or give way incidents around the State. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/rail-safety-week-2021) [ 29Jul ![Launch](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/root-folder/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/8757/launch.webp) ## Tasmanian firm to design and construct new Shiploader \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/tasmanian-firm-to-design-and-construct-new-shiploader) [ 29Apr ![IMG 0548](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/root-folder/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/8746/IMG_0548.webp) ## Bringing the horsepower to mental health - Rail R U OK? Day To mark this year's Rail R U OK? Day (29 April) TasRail has teamed up with SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY to promote the importance of mental health to the Tasmanian community. From 29 April 2021, a TasRail TR locomotive (TR14) will bear the Speak UP! Stay ChatTY logo on its journeys around the State. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/bringing-the-horsepower-to-mental-health-rail-r-u-ok-day) [ 12Aug ![Tas Rail080720 573](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/2020-General/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/3911/TasRail080720-573.webp) ## Rail Safety Week 2020 TasRail has urged Tasmanians to remember to stop, look, listen and think when they are anywhere near the rail corridor. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/rail-safety-week-2020) [ 06Aug ![Old Burnie shiploader](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/2019-NW-Coast/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/2768/TasRailNW040619-153.webp) ## TasRail hits key shiploader milestone New bulk minerals shiploader for Burnie Port \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/tasrail-hits-key-shiploader-milestone) [ 07Apr ![82781138 3388934091179256 3153820023328342016 o](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/news/root-folder/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/8656/82781138_3388934091179256_3153820023328342016_o.webp) ## TasRail - We're still here! An important notice to alert the public that TasRail is still working 24/7. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/tasrail-were-still-here) [ 12Aug ![Rail Safety Week 2019](/assets/images/photo-coming-soon.jpg) ## Rail Safety Week 2019 Consider what you could lose if you ignore the signs and signals - TasRail public awareness campaign launches Rail Safety Week. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/rail-safety-week-2019) [ 13Aug ![TasRail Calls for Drivers to be Alert at Level Crossings](/assets/images/photo-coming-soon.jpg) ## TasRail Calls for Drivers to be Alert at Level Crossings Two recent collisions involving cars and trains have prompted TasRail to issue a stern warning to motorists to “be alert at level crossings to avoid serious injury or death”. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/tasrail-calls-for-drivers-to-be-alert-at-level-crossings) [ 07Jun ![TasRail - Rebuilding a Rail Network that all Tasmanians Can Be Proud of](/assets/images/photo-coming-soon.jpg) ## TasRail - Rebuilding a Rail Network that all Tasmanians Can Be Proud of TasRail is delighted to be delivering a range of complex infrastructure projects on time and on budget to revitalise Tasmanian"s Rail Network \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/tasrail-delivering-a-rail-network-that-all-tasmanians-can-be-proud-of) [ 07May ![NEW FUNDING TO UNDERPIN A VIBRANT FUTURE FOR TASMANIA"S RAIL INDUSTRY](/assets/images/photo-coming-soon.jpg) ## NEW FUNDING TO UNDERPIN A VIBRANT FUTURE FOR TASMANIA"S RAIL INDUSTRY TasRail"s capacity to deliver freight on rail in a timely, safe and competitive manner has today been further enhanced due to the State and Federal Government"s commitment to funding Tranche Two of the $119.6 million Infrastructure Investment Fund. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/new-funding-to-underpin-a-vibrant-future-for-tasmania-s-rail-industry) [ 07May ![EXCITING NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVE TO CLEAN UP THE RAIL CORRIDOR](/assets/images/photo-coming-soon.jpg) ## EXCITING NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVE TO CLEAN UP THE RAIL CORRIDOR TasRail is delighted to today launch an exciting new project focused on cleaning up the rail corridor in a bid to deter trespassers from accessing the corridor and to remove rubbish that has the potential to cause derailments. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/exciting-new-community-initiative-to-clean-up-the-rail-corridor) [ 17Apr ![Tasrail0811 2017](https://tasrail.com.au/volumes/images/images/rb_library/_600x400_crop_center-center_none/5360/tasrail0811-2017.webp) ## Public Notice: Road Closure at Old Bell Bay Road, George Town A level crossing near George Town will be closed this weekend as part of the State and Federal Government"s jointly funded $119.6 million upgrade of Tasmania"s freight rail network. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/public-notice-road-closure-at-old-bell-bay-road-george-town) [ 12Apr ![Rail R U OK? Day - Let's Check In!](/assets/images/photo-coming-soon.jpg) ## Rail R U OK? Day - Let's Check In! A State-wide Rail R U OK? tour to “check in” on the health and well-being of his team is how TasRail Chief Executive Officer Damien White has chosen to spend one of his last weeks in the job. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/rail-r-u-ok-day-lets-check-in) [ 23Mar ![New Chief Executive Officer for TasRail](/assets/images/photo-coming-soon.jpg) ## New Chief Executive Officer for TasRail TasRail today announced that Mr Steven Dietrich has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/new-chief-executive-officer-for-tasrail) [ 21Mar ![New Environmentally Friendly Rail Bridge for Campbell Town Under Construction](/assets/images/photo-coming-soon.jpg) ## New Environmentally Friendly Rail Bridge for Campbell Town Under Construction A state-of-the-art engineered and environmentally-superior rail bridge to cross the Elizabeth River at Campbell Town is being pre-cast in Ulverstone ready for on-site construction over Easter. \+ Read More ](https://tasrail.com.au/news/new-environmentally-friendly-rail-bridge-for-campbell-town-under-construction)