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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Billion-dollar rail deal to take trucks off the road

Aurizon will add extra train services to transport non-perishable goods usually taken by truck. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

One of Australia's largest transport companies plans to take more trucks off roads as part of a $1.8 billion deal to move more goods by rail.

The partnership between Team Global Express and Aurizon, announced on Monday, will see seven weekly train services added to the firm's options, potentially cutting carbon emissions for both companies.

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