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ARA is in support of Infrastructure Australia’s Infrastructure Priority List
The projects included in IA’s 2019 Infrastructure Priority List are important nation-building initiatives and are endorsed by the rail sector.
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NSW government orders 17 additional Waratah trains from Downer
The new trains will provide features that enhance the customer’s travelling experience, and make the rail network accessible for all.
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World-first autonomous trains deployed at Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations
The $940 million AutoHaul™ programme is focused on automating trains transporting iron ore to Rio Tinto’s port facilities in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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Australia’s Forrestfield-Airport Link project revises timeline
"While the delay is unfortunate, this project is being built to last 120 years. I believe the time added to the construction schedule is a small price to pay,” said Rita Saffioti.
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Australia’s Inland Rail project enters construction phase
Inland Rail will be a vital link in Australia’s freight system, directly connecting Australia’s second and third largest cities by rail.
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New digital systems to transform Sydney’s rail network
The integration of digital systems on Sydney’s rail network is one step closer after NSW government sign a $16 million contract.
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Smart Rail: A long-term route map for the Australian rail industry
10 December 2018 | By
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.
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Mind the gap project aims to improve passenger access and safety
A new project is focused on passenger accessibility and safety, with the end goal of ensuring the railway is easily usable for all.
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ARA welcomes investigation of high-speed rail options
High-speed rail has the potential to link regional centres across Australia, whilst reducing travel times, road congestion and pollution.
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New consortium will develop composite technology for rail sleepers
USQ, Austrak and Laing O’Rourke have partnered to develop new, innovative technology for the rail sector in a $10 million project.
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New future of competency management for Australian rail industry workers
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has announced that a new five-year contract has been awarded for the delivery of the ‘Rail Industry Worker Program’ (‘RIW’), the ARA’s national competency management system, on the back of an extensive tender process undertaken by key rail industry organisations.
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AirRail Melbourne assists in delivering the Melbourne Airport Rail link
AirRail Melbourne will be formed of 27km of new track and twin rail tunnels whilst supporting 12,000 jobs each year during construction.
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First Sydney Growth Train enters passenger service
The new trains join the existing Waratah fleet, which continues to show exceptional performance in terms of reliability and availability.
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Government ministers and rail officials discuss Australia’s rail safety issues
To ensure safety levels remain a priority in the Australian rail network, government officials and industry leaders discuss new potential initiatives.
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Bombardier to design VLocity train bogies for Victoria, Australia
Designing the bogies is in addition to Bombardier building the 87 ordered VLocity carriages, as part of the Government’s $848.5 million investment in regional rolling stock.