ARA confirms priorities for next five years

Caroline Wilkie, Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Railway Association. Image: ARA

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has confirmed its 2025–30 strategic plan after extensive consultation with members and stakeholders. The plan confirms our priorities for the next five years and provides a platform to strengthen our advocacy on behalf of the rail industry. Pleasingly, the consultation process found that our members and stakeholders believe the ARA […]

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Driving rail reform: The ARA’s advocacy priorities

Caroline Wilkie, Chief Executive Officer, Australasian Railway Association. Image: ARA

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) advocates for policy and regulatory reforms to enhance rail’s role in a sustainable transport future. The ARA is actively working with industry and the National Transport Commission (NTC), Office of National Rail Industry Coordination (ONRIC), Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR), and state and federal governments to identify […]

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Building a skilled workforce for the future

The ARA is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the rail workforce. Image: Gemco Rail

Just over a year ago, the ARA released a significant report on the skills gaps and workforce shortages facing the Australian rail industry. The report, The Rail Workforce – An Analytical Overview, was prepared by the United Kingdom’s National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) on behalf of the ARA, to better understand the current skills […]

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A big year ahead for the Permanent Way Institution

The PWI will continue to provide opportunities for the industry. Image: PWI

As we move further into 2025, Permanent Way Institution (PWI) is more committed than ever to fostering a vibrant, engaged, and forward-thinking membership. Our focus is firmly grounded in our four key pillars: community, pathways, knowledge, and resilience. These pillars are not just words; they represent the foundation of what we do and the values […]

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A path to innovation and cost savings in the Australian rail industry

ARA officials attended the opening of the Rail Collaboration Centre at Karratha, which is operated by the CORE Innovation Hub. Image: ARA

As we move into 2025, with a robust pipeline of transport infrastructure projects underway, it is incredibly timely — and …

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