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 change in travel behaviours

The opening of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest Line in 2024 sparked a wave of public transport enthusiasm. Image: ARA

Much has been made of the major rail projects completed or underway across the country, and the impact they will have on our future travel behaviours. The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) commissioned consumer research in April 2025, providing insights into how we can maximise public transport use in the years ahead. A total of 2500 […]

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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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