Category: Transport Automotive

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s Infrastructure Policy Statement, saying it shows a strong commitment to city-shaping transport projects. ARA CEO Caroline Wilkie said the statement provided certainty to industry by committing to delivering nationally significant infrastructure focused on productivity, liveability and sustainability, benefiting all Australians. “We are at a crossroads … Continued

  The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has released a dedicated Sustainability Guide to support the rail industry move faster towards a net zero future.   The guide, On Track to a Sustainable Future – Australasian Railway Association Sustainability Guide, launched today at ARA’s major conference AusRAIL PLUS 2023 in Sydney, offers practical solutions for small- … Continued

More than 6,000 people will attend a record-breaking, sold-out AusRAIL PLUS 2023, the Asia Pacific’s largest rail event, at the International Convention Centre, Sydney, from today. Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wilkie said leaders from Australia and overseas will discuss the latest trends, innovations and major issues in the rail industry, with … Continued

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) hosted its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 13 November 2023. The following outcomes were confirmed at the meeting: ARA members endorsed a constitutional change to include an additional General Director – Manufacturers and Suppliers to increase the representation of this sector on the ARA Board to three directors. … Continued

Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) is calling on the organisers of a planned protest at Port Botany this Saturday to ensure that trucking operators can continue to ‘just do their job’ and deliver and pick-up cargo from the terminals throughout the day. Chief Executive Officer, Simon O’Hara, said RFNSW members have raised concerns that … Continued

A Monash University road safety expert is available to speak today on the topics covered in the Drive podcast, engaging drivers to be safe on the roads ahead of the holiday period. Jerome Carslake, Director of the National Road Safety Partnership Program, Monash University Accident Research Centre Contact: +61 0429 009 998 or [email protected] Features … Continued

*Images in link below Urgent action is needed to increase rail’s share of freight to meet future transport needs, reduce emissions and foster economic growth, a landmark research project has concluded.   Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communities, Catherine King, together with the Australasian Railway Association and key industry representatives, released the … Continued