Small-minded state derails rail reform

The rail industry is very disappointed in the position taken by Western Australia in threatening to pull out of a deal to agree national Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) reforms, according to Bryan Nye, CEO of the Australasian Railway Association.

Rail cut out of green paper: ARA

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The Federal Government’s green paper completely disregards rail and its environmental benefits, the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) said.

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New driver for rail association

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New driver for rail association

David Marchant, CEO of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has been appointed chairman of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA).

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Single digital train control system vital for Australia

The implementation of a single Australian Digital Train Control System (ADTCS) is imperative if we are to increase rail’s capacity, productivity and safety.

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COAG leaves rail out in the cold

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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has expressed disappointment at the decision of COAG to delay the establishment of a national rail safety regulator and a national rail safety investigator.

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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation report released this week on the Birkenhead level crossing collision in South Australia reinforces the safety risks when unauthorised heavy vehicles access railway level crossings.

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ARTC in the gunsights

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ARTC in the gunsights

One of Australia’s leading rail companies has taken aim at the Australian Rail Track Corporation, saying its role as a cash-cow for the government is detrimental to rail’s development.

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Truck tax reform should be passed: ARA

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The rail industry is set to pressure the Australian Parliament to pass the much-debated heavy vehicle charges reform bill, in a bid to redirect freight from road to rail.

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