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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Originally established in 1972 as BHP Melbourne Research Laboratories (MRL), the Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) is Australia’s leading track and vehicle railway research centre. The institute has an international reputation for excellence in translational railway research. Monash IRT is known for delivering projects that have reduced operating and capital costs, lowered greenhouse emissions and […]
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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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With South East Queensland in the midst of a number of rail works, calls have been made to reopen the Tennyson train line that was closed to passenger services more than 13 years ago. The Corinda–Yeerongpilly line (also known as the Tennyson line) was closed to passenger use and has been used only by freight trains […]
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Queensland is in the middle of a rail transformation with the Cross River Rail nearing completion, direct Sunshine Coast Line out for tender and Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail all set to begin construction. Along for this journey has been full-service railway infrastructure company Martinus. Martinus crews have been hard at work installing new […]
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While track temperature is a well known parameter when it comes to establishing the limits of a network, actually measuring it and reporting it can be anything but simple. It is something that has been monitored almost as long as track has existed. But is it being done right? Aptella is the local distributor of […]
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Austbrokers City State Rail has been active in the rail sector since 1995. Previously trading as Austrail Insurance Brokers, the organisation has cultivated a reputation for negotiating specialised policy conditions to suit the rail industry. Brian Barreto is the director of Austbrokers City State Rail and with more than 25 years’ experience in the industry, […]
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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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Over the past decade, MTR Corporation has expanded to deliver tailor-made railway solutions not only in Hong Kong, but in major cities around the globe, including a presence in the United Kingdom (UK). Leveraging on its expertise in railway development and operations, the MTR Elizabeth Line (MTREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MTR Corporation, was again […]
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DT Infrastructure (DTI) is continuing to grow its presence in Western Australia and has been undertaking some impressive work. In early March 2024, DTI announced its selection to construct a rail siding facility for CBH Group in Konnongorring. The new siding will help transform the site from being a predominately road transport site to a […]
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