The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has called for greater national coordination to drive innovation and maximise the benefits of infrastructure investment.
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Transport sector welcomes additions to skilled occupations list
The Australasian Railway Association and Roads Australia say the federal government’s decision to include several engineering roles on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List will help industry deliver significant works.
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Feedback sought on National Rail Safety Data Strategy consultation paper
The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) are seeking feedback on a consultation paper setting out proposed changes to data reporting requirements.
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SA Transport Minister confirms January 31 handover date for train services
South Australian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Corey Wingard has confirmed that Keolis Downer will begin operating the Adelaide’s heavy rail network as of January 31.
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Learning the lessons of COVID-19 to build a future transportation network
If there was one phrase that was said in every session of AusRAIL Live & On Demand, it would be “never waste a good crisis” and in the final discussion of the three-day program, focus turned to exactly how rail would come out of 2020 and implement the lessons learnt during COVID-19.
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ARA releases rail construction tendering guide to cut costs and improve procurement
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has published a rail construction tendering guide that provides advice to governments to streamline procurement for rail construction.
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Rail building back better: AusRAIL Day 1
Vic budget puts funds down for next generation trams
The Victorian government has confirmed $1.48 billion to locally build 100 modern, accessible trams to replace A and Z class rollingstock.
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National approach needed for rail procurement
The dichotomy between building trains in Australia or overseas ignores the opportunities for procurement reform that would keep Australia competitive, writes Australasian Railway Association CEO
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Melbourne airport rail link no longer up in the air
A future train line to the Melbourne airport will utilise the under-construction Melbourne Metro tunnel, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed on Saturday.
The route was confirmed along with a start date for construction and a forecast completion date of 2029.
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