National transport reforms- two steps forward, one step back
4 July 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The ARA has called for more to be done to fully implement reform and ensure national consistency across the rail regulatory sector
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In-Depth Focus: How do we improve freight performance?
3 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
What projects, developments and innovative solutions are available to help transform rail freight operations in the digital era? This In-Depth Focus examines the latest methods to make rail freight more environmentally friendly, more cost-effective, more efficient and much safer.
ARA’s CEO will step down at the end of this calendar year
30 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review
ARA Chief Executive Officer, Danny Broad, and ARA’s Chairman, Bob Herbert AM, will step down from their respected positions at the end of 2019.
ARA sets out Rail Priorities for 2019 Federal Election
30 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has released its priorities policy development paper ahead of the 2019 federal election.
Australasian Railway Association welcomes fast rail funding
3 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review
A proposed fast rail line between Geelong and Melbourne has received a significant investment from the Australian government.
Australia’s Inland Rail will reduce both costs and emissions
21 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
With freight between Melbourne and Brisbane set to double by 2050, Australia requires dedicated rail freight infrastructure that avoids Sydney.
Australasian and UK rail industries sign ground-breaking partnership
6 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the UK and Australasian rail trade bodies that will lead to greater co-operation and collaboration between the two industries.
ARA appoints a Young Leaders Advisory Board (Y-LAB)
28 February 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Extensive interest in this initiative resulted in almost 50 applications from across both Australia and New Zealand.
ARA is in support of Infrastructure Australia’s Infrastructure Priority List
14 February 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The projects included in IA’s 2019 Infrastructure Priority List are important nation-building initiatives and are endorsed by the rail sector.
ARA requests support for congestion-reducing rail options
5 February 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Australia’s population growth is making rail transport an essential component of addressing the country’s growing public transport and freight needs.
Australia’s Inland Rail project enters construction phase
18 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Inland Rail will be a vital link in Australia’s freight system, directly connecting Australia’s second and third largest cities by rail.
Smart Rail: A long-term route map for the Australian rail industry
10 December 2018 | By Danny Broad - Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
In an interview with Global Railway Review, Danny Broad, CEO of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), discusses how the Smart Rail Route Map initiative will translate ideas and data into a meaningful direction for how the Australian rail industry can utilise technology in the coming decades.