A&K Ross Associates Pty Ltd 100 Kings Road, Kangaroo Ground, VIC, 3097 PO Box 283, Kangaroo Ground, VIC, 3097 Phone: + 61 (3) 9712 0704 Fax: + 61 (3) 9712 0769 Principal: Mr Alan Ross Email: info@akra.com.au Website: http://www.akra.com.au Company Description: A&K Ross Associates (AKRA), specialising in all aspects of safety and risk management, safety management systems, corporate safety governance, safety culture, risk assessment and control, auditing, accident and incident investigation, legislative compliance, training and expert witness. AKRA works in a number of sectors, including rail, where it has around 50 clients, and has worked in all States, Territories as well as New Zealand. Alan Ross, BA (Hons), Principal of AKRA, started working life as a front-line pilot in the Royal Air Force. 25 years experience of safety and risk management – oil and gas industry, mining, construction, petrochemical, aviation and rail industries in the UK, Australia, Middle East. He is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Alcatel-Lucent Australia Pty Ltd 280 Botany Road, Alexandria, NSW, 2015 GPO Box 525, Sydney, NSW, 2001 Phone: +61 (2) 8306 5392 Fax: +61 (2) 8306 5840 Business Development Director - Transport: Mr Walter Schwalbe Email: walter.schwalbe@alcatel.com.au Website: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com.au Company Description: To ensure safe, continuous and efficient operation without compromising security and passenger comfort, today's rail operators require predictable performance at every level of their network. Alcatel-Lucent's integrated rail solutions are tailored specifically to withstand the harsh operating rail environment providing continuous reliable performance. Communications solutions designed by Alcatel-Lucent deliver real time voice, data and video information between train, controllers, stations, passengers, staff and emergency services. An ideal partner with global experience, Alcatel-Lucent can solve communication problems by delivering industry compliant products and a full set of professional services to support the engineering, design, implementation and life cycle support of your network. ALSTOM Transport 16 Giffnock Avenue, North Ryde, NSW, 2113 Phone: +61 (2) 8870 6053 Australia and New Zealand Customer Director: Mr Christophe Gourlay Email: christophe.gourlay@transport.alstom.com Website: http://www.alstom.com.au Works: Integrated Railways Solutions, rolling stock and signalling supply. Products Passenger rollingstock range including: CITADIS (light rail), X'TRAPOLIS (suburban), CORADIA (regional/inner-city), Tilt and very high speed trains. Computer and LED based railway signalling products, AC rail traction propulsion equipment using ONIX (IGBT) technology, train management systems, on-board and platform passenger information and display systems. Company Description: Integrated Rail Solutions, turnkey project management, rolling stock supply and maintenance, signalling solutions, infrastructure construction and maintenance, repairs and overhauls, service contracts Capabilities in Systems and Services Turnkey construction (driverless metro) projects in rail networks, Rollingstock upgrading and refurbishment Accreditation to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Products Passenger rollingstock range including: CITADIS (tramway), METROPOLIS (metro) X'TRAPOLIS (suburban), CORADIA (regional/inner-city), Tilt and very high speed trains (pendolino,TGV and AGV) Signalling product range including: URBALIS (Mass transit control system) and ATLAS (ERTMS/ETCS solutions) SML 400 ( centralised interlocking)and ICONIS (control system) Ansaldo STS Australia Pty Ltd 11 Viola Place, Eagle Farm, QLD, 4009 PO Box 1168, Eagle Farm, QLD, 4009 Phone: +61 (7) 3868 9333 Fax: +61 (7) 38682219 Sales Coordinator: Ms Joanne Gordon Email: gordon.joanne@ansaldo-sts.com.au Website: http://www.ansaldo-sts.com.au Company Description: Ansaldo STS (Signalling & Transportation Systems) provides world leading systems and services to the owners, operators and users of railway and mass transit systems across the globe. From signalling to communications to complete turnkey solutions, we provide efficient, reliable and safe systems to move resources and people to their destinations. Backed by more than 150 years of technological excellence, proven capabilities and the technical expertise of our 4,200-strong international team, Ansaldo STS has what it takes to move your business forward. ARG - A QR Company 2 -10 Adams Drive, Welshpool, WA, 6106 GPO Box S1422, Perth, WA, 6845 Phone: +61 (8) 9212 2500 Fax: +61 (8) 9212 2730 Chief Financial Officer: Mr David Southam General Manager Finance: John Cleland National Equipment Manager: Mr Jim Griffiths National Marketing Manager: Mr Ken Potts WestNet Rail Commercial Manager: Mr Paul Larsen (08) 9212 2840 Civil Infrastructure Manager: Mr Jelle Sibma (08) 9212 2800 Website: http://www.arg.net.au Company Description: In June 2006, the Australian Railroad Group's above rail operations were purchased by Queensland Rail. ARG - A QR Company provides train operations in Western Australia, New South Wales and now Queensland. On an annual basis approximately 45 million tonnes of rail freight are transported through ARG - A QR Company's rail operations. Annually in Western Australia ARG provides some 40,000 train services, transports about 60,000 containers and moves approximately 1.5 million tonnes. The main commodities transported are grain, alumina, bauxite, iron ore, coal, woodchips and general freight. ARUP Pty Limited Level 17, 1 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Phone: +61 (3) 9668 5500 Fax: +61 (3) 9663 1546 Manager - Rail: Mr Andrew Neal Email: andrew.neal@arup.com.au Website: http://www.arup.com.au Company Description: Arup employs over 10000 staff worldwide with over 1000 specialists in 8 Australian offices. The company provides high value strategic, management, economic, planning, operational, engineering design, risk management and environmental services in the field of rail transport. Rail is a major Arup activity worldwide representing a turnover of over $200 million in the last financial year. Project experience covers all types of guided transport systems including heavy rail, light rail, mass transit, very high speed rail systems and guided busways. In Australia, during the last 12 months, the company's specialists have provided support to both the public and private sectors. This support has included designing a new intermodal freight terminal, writing railway operating manuals for accred Asia Pacific Rail Level 2, 60 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Phone: +61 (3) 9650 1444 Fax: +61 (3) 9650 7622 Principal Consultant: Mr Howard Ellis Email: enquiries@asiapacificrail.com.au Website: http://www.asiapacificrail.com.au Works: Principal Consultatn: Mr Alan Carey Company Description: As an independent rail engineering consultancy, Asia Pacific Rail (APR) represents high-calibre quality services to clients in strategic, modelling, design, management and implementation phases of rail projects. APR has specialist expertise and experience in heavy and light rail including track, signals, structures and traction power. APR’s knowledge and specialist services include: strategic development, condition reporting, contract and technical specification, conceptual and detailed design documentation, construction and commissioning, technical design review, project coordination and management and cost estimation and contract management. APR also provides skills in development of maintenance regimes, masterplanning and procurement of rail components. Association of Tourist and Heritage Rail Australia PO Box 259, Port Adelaide, SA, 5015 Phone: +61 405 559 012 Chairman: Mr Peter Silva Secretary: Mr. Brian Busch Email: chairman@athra.asn.au Website: http://www.athra.asn.au Company Description: The Tourist & Heritage Sector of the Australian Rail industry comprises in excess of 70 of the circa 200 accredited rail organisations. The sector is predominantly not-for-profit and includes 'mainline' heritage operators, operators of vertically integrated railways and heritage electric tramways as well as a number of static museums. The Association of Tourist & Heritage Rail Australia (ATHRA) was formed in June 2004 to represent the interests and needs of all tourist and heritage rail organisations at a national level. It follows on from the benefits that have flowed, within the states, since the formation of the State bodies. The State bodies form the Full Members of ATHRA. Associate Membership is open to all tourist and heritage rail organisations in Australia. Auckland Regional Transport Authority Level 3, 21 Pitt Street, Auckland, Other, 1142 Private Bag 92 236, Auckland, Other, 1142 Phone: +64 (9) 379 4422 Fax: +64 (9) 379 4423 Communications Manager: Ms Sharon Hunter Email: sharon.hunter@arta.co.nz Website: http://www.arta.co.nz Company Description: The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is Auckland’s central transport agency and is responsible for the integrated planning, funding and implementation of transport (with the exception of State Highways and national rail) throughout the Auckland region. ARTA's vision is to deliver a world-class transport system, not as an end in itself, but as a means to support and sustain the many aspects of community life that make Auckland a great place to live, work and play. ARTA places a high priority on excellent customer service to enhance the experience of all passenger transport users. Austbreck Pty Ltd HO - 34-36 Westpool Drive, Hallam, VIC, 3803 53 Prince William Drive, Seven Hills, NSW, 2147 Phone: +61 (3) 9702 4011 Fax: +61 (3) 9702 4088 Managing Director: Mr Wayne Caldow Email: corporate@austbreck.com.au Website: http://www.austbreck.com.au Company Description: A member of the worldwide Fandstan Electric Group; Austbreck are Designers, Manufacturers and Overhaulers of Pantographs, ranging from 600V DC to 25kV AC applications for Rail and Tram respectively. Suppliers for Third Rail Applications, Frost Earth Brushes and Ground Contacts,Stemmann Technik Gmbh Industrial Products, Arthur Flury AG Overhead Line Fittings, Furrer and Frey AG Fixed & Moveable conductor rail, AKAPP mobile power feed systems. We expertise in after sales service, backup and training for our products. Austbreck are ISO9001/2000 QA Accredited Company located in Melbourne and Sydney. Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees 269 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006 PO Box 161, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006 Phone: +61 (7) 3257 1151 Fax: +61 (7) 3252 3682 State Secretary: Mr Greg Smith Email: statesecretary@afule.org.au Website: http://www.afule.org.au Company Description: Established in 1861, the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees is the oldest rail union in the world and represents Queensland's train crews. Australian Locomotive and Railway Carriage Co. PO Box 1580, Murray Bridge, SA, 5253 Email: brob51@bigpond.com.au Company Description: The Australian Locomotive and Railway Carriage Company is based at Tailem Bend in South Australia. The company is essentially a rollingstock provider specialising in the hire of Power vans, Crew cars and Passenger Carriages for use on the Standard guage systems. Passenger rollingstock can be provided as individual carriages or a complete train. The company also deals in the purchase and sale of rollingstock, in particular passenger rollingstock. Additional buffet, dining and sleeping carriages largely acquired from the sale of West Coast Railway in Victoria are in the process of being standardised and refurbished. These carriages are suitable for operation over most of the standard guage network. A function of the company in the past has been the operation of passenger tra Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd off Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Passenger Rail Terminal Road, Mile End, SA, 5031 PO Box 10343, Gouger Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000 Phone: +61 (8) 8217 4366 Fax: +61 (8) 8217 4578 Chief Executive Officer: Mr David Marchant Email: skoscik@artc.com.au Website: http://www.artc.com.au Company Description: Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd (ARTC) was incorporated in 1998 following an intergovernmental agreement between the Australian Government and all mainland States to provide a 'one stop shop' for access to the interstate rail network. ARTC provides network access to train operators across the interstate rail network in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and through to Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. ARTC responsibilities include the provision of train control functions, the creation and selling of train paths to rail operators and the provision of capital and maintenance works over the ARTC network. Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union 83-89 Renwick Street, Redfern, NSW, 2016 Phone: +61 (2) 9310 3966 Fax: +61 (2) 9319 2096 National Secretary: Mr Robert Hayden Email: rtbu@rtbu-nat.asn.au Website: http://www.rtbu-nat.asn.au Company Description: National Trade Union representation of Members Australian Railway Historical Society (ACT Division) Inc. Museum Gjera Place, Kingston, ACT, 2604 PO Box 1615, Queanbeyan, NSW, 2620 Phone: +61 (2) 6284 2790 Fax: +61 (2) 6284 2791 President: Mr Bruce Blain Email: tours@trains.org.au Website: http://www.trains.org.au Company Description: Heritage railway operator/carriage maintainer based in Canberra. Current accredited fleet includes 2 steam locomotives, 4 diesel locomotives and 2 rail motors fully restored by the Society. The operating passenger fleet exceeds 20 vehicles. Regular operator of local heritage services. Society maintains the infrastructure on the 50 km Queanbeyan to Michelago railway. The Society frequently, operates long distance heritage tours on the national rail network to Sydney,Melb and country locations Operator of the Canberra Railway Museum, Geijera Place, Kingston, ACT .Staffs the Queanbeyan Railway Station with volunteers 6 days a week and sells countrylink tickets. Specialises in rail charters for groups, conversions, film production and weddings. Fully catered. Australian Railway Industry Corporation Ltd (ARIC) Level 23, AON Tower, 201 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 GPO Box 5301, Sydney, NSW, 2001 Phone: +61 (2) 9390 2145 Fax: +61 (2) 9390 2024 Executive Officer, ARIC and Industry Specialist-Railway, Austrade: Mr Ian Robb Email: ARIC@aric.com.au Website: http://www.aric.com.au Company Description: As the peak industry body, ARIC promotes the development of manufacturers, suppliers and service providers within the Australian railway industry to domestic and international markets. ARIC also actively pursues matters of domestic importance regarding local content, Industry Participation Plans and testing of in-bound products; plus international issues including non-tariff trade barriers (NTTBs), & input into Free Trade Agreements. With the assistance of the global Austrade network, ARIC identifies potential opportunities and market assessments. It is the most efficient channel facilitator to the international market place for Australian capabilities in rail technologies and services: capabilities that place us at the forefront of innovative design and efficient operation. Australian Services Union (ASU)National Office, Level 8/ 321 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Phone: +61 (2) 9283 9280 Fax: +61 (2) 9283 9270 Assistant National Secretary and Head of Public Services Divisions: Mr Greg McLean Email: asunats@syd.asu.asn.au Website: http://www.asu.asn.au Company Description: The ASU is an Industrial Union registered in Australia and the states of Australia, with international affiliation. Offices are located in all Australian capital cities and some regional centres. The ASU represents the interests of Railway and Public Transport Industry Employees throughout Australia The ASU Railway and Public Transport Industry Division works directly with ASU Branches and affiliates - including the ACTU , Global Union Federations of the P.S.I. & I.T.F, affiliates and organisations that support the ideals of the ASU Railway and Public Transport Industry Division. The ASU also works directly with Industry Training Organisations, Peak Industry Organisations, and Community Organisations that can impact on the areas that the ASU Members work in. Australian Transport & Energy Corridor Ltd Suite 2, Level 2, 132 Albert Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000 Phone: +61 (7) 3003 0900 Fax: +61 (7) 3003 0313 Chairman of Directors: Mr Everald Compton Email: office@ateclimited.com.au Website: http://www.aire.com.au Company Description: Formed in 1996, ATEC Limited is a public unlisted company seeking to create an infrastructure investment entity which supports the creation of an inland railway linking the major centres of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gladstone and Darwin. As proponents of the Austalian Inland Rail Expressway it has set up about seeking to attract capital to develop this corridor. It is now party to two joint ventures being AIRE Pty Limited and Surat Basin Rail Pty Limited. ATEC is also creating a regional intermodal freight terminals operation, through the acquisition and development of regional corridors, with the first project to be delivered in Charlton QLD. ATEC is the manager of the ATEC Freight Terminals Trust. Australian Transport Safety Bureau 15 Mort Street, Canberra, ACT, PO Box 967, Civic Square, ACT, 2608 Phone: +61 2 62747183 Fax: +61 ) 6274 6699 Director Surface Safety Investigation: Mr Peter Foley Email: peter.foley@atsb.gov.au Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au Company Description: The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is an operationally independent multi-modal Bureau within the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. ATSB investigations are independent of regulatory, operator or other external bodies. The ATSB is responsible for investigating accidents and other transport safety matters involving civil aviation, marine and rail operations in Australia that fall within Commonwealth jurisdiction. The ATSB releases all of its safety investigation reports and other safety related publications on its website at www.atsb.gov.au. Babcock & Brown Pty Ltd Level 23, The Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Level 21, The Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Phone: +61 (2) 9229 1800 Fax: +61 (2) 9231 5619 Principal Contact: Ms Berry Talintyre Email: berry.talintyre@babcockbrown.com Website: http://www.babcockbrown.com Company Description: Babcock & Brown is a global investment and advisory firm with longstanding capabilities in structured finance and the creation, syndication and management of asset and cash flow-based investments. Babcock & Brown was founded in 1977 and is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Babcock & Brown operates from 27 offices across Australia, North America, Europe, Asia, United Arab Emirates and Africa and has in excess of 1000 employees worldwide. Babcock & Brown has five operating divisions including real estate, infrastructure and project finance, operating leasing, structured finance and corporate finance. BHP Billiton Iron Ore PO Box 231, Port Hedland, WA, 6721 Manager, Rail Operations: Mr Mike Van De Worp Email: mike.vandeworp@bhpbilliton.com Website: http://www.bhpbilliton.com Company Description: Heavy haul operator in the Pilbara region of West Australia Bluescope Steel Level 11, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 PO Box 18207 Collins St East, Melbourne, VIC, 8003 Phone: +61 (3) 9666 4000 Fax: +61 (3) 8660 2921 General Manager Supply Chain & Logistics: Mr Ingilby Dickson Manager National Rail and Contracts: Paul Lombard Email: ingilby.dickson@bluescopesteel.com Website: http://www.bluescopesteel.com Company Description: BlueScope Steel is an international flat steel solutions company, with a manufacturing and marketing footprint spanning Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America. The Company is the global leader in the provision of high quality metallic coated and painted steel products for the building and construction sector, and also supplies customers in the general manufacturing and automotive sectors. BlueScope Steel’s strategy is to grow the proportion of its revenue and earnings generated from downstream value-added steel products, by capitalising on high growth markets in Asia, providing leading product and service offers, and through successful intermaterial competition based on the superior properties of steel products. BlueScope Steel moves in excess of A$900M of freight annually. Bombardier Transportation 35 - 45 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong, VIC, 3175 PO Box 618, Dandenong, VIC, 3175 Phone: +61 (3) 9794 2111 Fax: +61 (3) 9706 9219 Managing Director: Mr Dan Osborne Sales & Marketing: Mr Alan Burns Communications: Mr John Ince Email: john.ince@au.transport.bombardier.com Website: http://www.transport.bombardier.com Works: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Maryborough, Perth, Adelaide. Company Description: Bombardier Transportation is the global leader in the manufacturing and provision of rail equipment and maintenance services. Its wide range of products includes light and heavy rail passenger vehicles, metros, commuter and regional vehicles and complete metro and rail transportation systems. Bombardier also manufactures a complete range of high and low floor tram and light rail vehicles, electric and diesel locomotives, rapid transit systems and airport people mover systems. Bombardier offers proprietary technologies including communications systems, propulsion & train control systems and a complete range of bogies. It is also a provider of wayside and in vehicle signaling equipment, control centres and complete signaling systems including ERTMS. Booz & Company (Australia) Level 7, 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Level 7, 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney, ACT, 2000 Phone: +61 (2) 9321 1900 Fax: +61 (2) 9321 1988 Technical Director, Rail & Intermodal: Mr Kym Norley Sydney: Mr Kym Norley - norley_kym@bah.com Melbourne: Mr Eric Keys - keys_eric@bah.com Brisbane: Mr Steve Kanowski - kanowski_steve@bah.com Canberra: Mr Len Neist - neist_len@bah.com Wellington: Mr Michael Vincent - vincent_michael@bah.com Email: kym.norley@booz.com Website: http://www.booz.com Company Description: Booz & Company is a leading global management consulting firm, helping the world’s top businesses, governments, and other institutions. Booz & Company works closely with clients to create and deliver essential advantage. We bring foresight and knowledge, deep functional expertise, and a practical approach to build capabilities and deliver real impact. Booz & Company has always been known for foresight and impact. We are known for our deep industry and functional expertise across public and private sectors, our influential global studies and books, and our management magazine, strategy + business. We developed the concept of human capital in the 1940’s, product life cycle in the 1950’s, supply chain management in the 1980’s smart customization in the 1990’s and organizational DNA in the current decade. BP Australia Pty Ltd 701 Kingsford Smith Drive, Whinstanes, QLD, 4007 PO Box 718, Hamilton, QLD, 4007 Phone: +61 (7) 3364 7111 Fax: +61 (7) 3364 7100 Commercial Sales Manager: Mr Steve Leabeater Email: steve.leabeater@se1.bp.com Website: http://www.bp.com.au Company Description: Exploration, refining and marketing of oil and petroleum products and associated services. Also manufactures and markets solar power technology. Bradken 2 Maud Street, Mayfield West, NSW, 2304 PO Box 105, Waratah, NSW, 2298 Phone: +61 (2) 4941 2600 Fax: +61 (2) 4941 2661 General Manager - Rail: David Brown National Sales and Marketing Manager: Mr Ewen Docherty Email: rail@bradken.com.au Website: http://www.bradken.com.au Company Description: Bradken is the leading supplier of differentiated consumable products to the resources and freight rail industries. Employing more than 2,900 people in national and key international locations, Bradken's product range includes consumable parts, capital equipment and associated maintenance and refurbishment services. Bradken’s rail business provides a comprehensive range of products and services including freight wagons, bogies, drawgear, couplers, inventory management, spare and renewed parts and maintenance and refurbishment of rollingstock. For more than 50 years, Bradken has been a leader in the Australian rail freight market, with a hard earned reputation for utilising the most advanced technology, innovative engineering solutions and cutting edge manufacturing techniques. Bull Head Services Pty Limited 74 Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook, NSW, 2126 PO Box 158, Cherrybrook, NSW, 2126 Phone: +61 (2) 9980 5211 Fax: +61 (2) 9980 5811 Director: Mr David Bull Email: david@bullhead.com.au Website: http://www.bullhead.com.au Company Description: David Bull provides consulting services across Australasia's Land Transport, Rail Transport and Rail Infrastructure Industries. With 32 years of engineering and management experience in these industries, of which 22 years have been devoted to rail in equipment manufacture, project management, contracting and consulting roles for government, private railway companies and major infrastructure maintenance contractors, David Bull is able to serve a full spectrum of rail industry clients and their projects. The company's major service areas are Rail Safety & Accreditation Support, Systems Assurance, Asset and Maintenance Management particularly for Below Rail Infrastructure, Risk Assessment, Condition and Configuration Assessment, Technical Support & Documentation and Project Management. Caravel Group 50/120 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 17/120 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060 Phone: +61 (3) 9428 5567 Fax: +61 (3) 9225 5050 Director: Mr Paul Myers Email: paul.myers@caravelgroup.com.au Website: http://www.caravelgroup.com.au Company Description: Caravel is boutique company that specialises in managing the delivery of business enhancement and transformation projects (BET). Our 90% success rate compares with an industry average failure rate of 70%. This translates directly into significant value for our clients. In NSW Caravel has managed numerous engagements for State Rail and RailCorp including the successfully delivery of infrastructure, operations, rolling stock and ICT projects. Major projects include the implementation of the Sydney Rail Management Centre and the Vigilance Safety System on all suburban and outer suburban electric passenger trains used in the Sydney metropolitan rail network. Working with the Victorian Department of Transport (formerly Department of Infrastructure) and Connex Caravel has managed the VICERS Project to successfully implement a combined vigilance safety system and event recorder on Melbourne’s passenger rail fleet. Central Japan Railway Company Suite 2502, Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000 PO Box R1949, Royal Exchange, NSW, 1225 Phone: +61 (2) 9247 0900 Fax: +61 (2) 9247 0911 General Manager: Mr Mitsuji Okada Email: okada@jr-central-au.com Website: http://www.jr-central.co.jp Company Description: Central Japan Railway Company (CJRC) operates the world famous bullet train (Shinkansen) between Tokyo and Osaka. It is a pioneer in the field of fast train technology and is currently developing and testing the Maglev train, holder of the world's fastest manned train speed record of 581km/h. On 1 July 2007 CJRC introduced the new Series N700 Shinkansen into service which features a tilting system and digital ATC, enabling more comfortable and faster train travel. The role of CJRC's Sydney Office is to promote the company and act as a point of contact for any Australian enquires. Along with running a subsidiary exporting company JR Tokai Australia, it is currently promoting 'The Shinkansen Tour': a travel product exclusively for foreign visitors to Japan. Centre for Excellence in Rail Training Gate 3 Worth Street, Chullora, NSW, 2518 PO Box 5185, Chullora, NSW, 2190 Phone: +61 (2) 9735 2522 Fax: +61 (2) 9642 4199 General Manager - NSW: Mr Mark Haigh Email: markh@certrail.com Company Description: The Centre for Excellence in Rail Training (CERT) is nationally based training company specifically designed to provided traning and assessment services to the rail industry. CERT currently operate in NSW and WA with the organisation establishing in Queensland and Victoria in the next twelve months. We currently provide training, assessment and recertification services to organisations including ARTC, RailCorp, Public Transport Authority of Western Australia, Laing O'Rourke as well as many other rural and regional rail based companies. CERT administers traineeships, all areas of safeworking training, rail infrastructure training along with many other areas of training which assist the rail industry to operate. Centre for Railway Engineering Building 70,, Central Queensland University, QLD, North Rockhampton, Rockhampton, QLD, 4702 Phone: +61 (7) 4930 6983 Fax: +61 (7) 4930 6984 Director - Centre for Railway Engineering: A/Pr Colin Cole Email: c.cole@cqu.edu.au Website: http://www.cre.cqu.edu.au Company Description: The Centre for Railway Engineering (CRE) is an industry focused research centre and is hosted by the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering & Health (SEH), Central Queensland University (CQU) at the Rockhampton campus. CRE has a strong customer focus and endeavours to build strong partnerships between its researchers and the rail industry through high quality generic and commercial research, continuing professional education and consultancy services. CRE has expertise in train and wagon dynamics, simulation, structural fatigue, failure analysis, erosion control, driver advisory systems, condition monitoring and train control and brake systems. CRE operates an impressive heavy testing laboratory with capabilities in dynamic, fatigue, static and proof testing of railway components. CFCL Australia Pty Limited PO Box 6406, North Sydney, NSW, 2060 Phone: +61 (2) 9252 0044 Fax: +61 (2) 9252 0144 General Manager: Mr Shane Mair Director: Fred Sasser E-mail: crdx@sprynet.com Phone: 0011 1 847 318 8000 Fax: 0015 1 847 788 2191 Director: Ian Gibbs E-mail: Gibbsey@bigpond.com.au Project Manager: Mike McGee Phone: 0408 945 811 or 0011 1 708 599 1020 Fax: 0015 1 708 599 4070 E-mail: mcgeemj@aol.com Email: shane.mair@cfcla.com.au Website: http://www.cfcla.com.au Company Description: The rapid expansion of the Australian rail freight market in the last few years has led to an unprecedented, and often unfulfilled, demand for locomotives and wagons. CFCL Australia (CFCLA) has been one of the few companies to seize the opportunity to provide rail operators with flexible short, medium and long-term rolling stock lease solutions. Capabilities include fully maintained operating leases as well as complete turnkey supply of train sets for industrial shippers. “Celebrating our 10th year of delivering leasing solutions to the Australian Rail Industry” Coleman Rail Pty Ltd 68 Springbank Street, Tullamarine, VIC, 3043 Phone: +61 (3) 9335 1644 Fax: +61 (3) 9335 4633 General Manager: Mr Chris Morralee Director: Mr Keith Hosking Email: info@colemanrail.com.au Website: http://www.colemanrail.com.au Works: Australia Wide Company Description: Coleman Rail specialises in the construction and maintenance of railways, tramways, crane tracks, stacker reclaimer tracks and hire of specialised railway equipment. Previous projects include: * Design and Construction of the Glenelg Tramway, Adelaide. * Various tram upgrade works for Yarra Trams including Collins Street Upgrade and Bourke Street Mall. * Numerous concrete resleepering and rerailing projects around Newcastle for ARTC. * Anteinne to Grasstree track duplication for ARTC * Partial resleepering of 120,000 sleepers on the standard gauge line in North West NSW for ARTC. * Port Waratah Coal Services new construction of 1500 metres of track for stacker and reclaimers. * Port of Brisbane and Port of Townsville – crane rail upgrade. Connell Wagner 60 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205 PO Box 321, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205 Phone: +61 (3) 8683 1333 Fax: +61 (3) 8683 1444 Rail Group Manager: Mr Mal Lauder Email: lauderm@conwag.com Website: http://www.conwag.com Works: Offices: Australia wide and throughout the Asia Pacific region. Company Description: Provides a complete turn-key capability to deliver expansion or enhancement to any railway network. Experienced in signalling, track and civil works, overhead line, tunnelling, bridge, electrification, communications, power reticulation and substation design. Provides a range of services covering feasibility studies, risk analysis, strategic planning, detailed design, testing and commissioning, contract administration and project management. Connell Wagner, via its wholly owned subsidiary CW-DC, are delivering the signalling design works for upgrade of the Melbourne-Sydney line by the South Improvement Alliance on behalf of ARTC. Corporate Films P/L 2 Trafalgar St, Petersham, NSW, 2049 PO Box 886, Petersham, NSW, 2049 Phone: +61 404 471 888 Fax: +61 (2) 9518 0288 Company Director: Bob Stanbridge Company Director: Bob Stanbridge Writer: Peter Campbell Editor: Renelle Richards Graphics Designer: Fiona Haig Email: bob@corporatefilms.com.au Website: http://www.corporatefilms.com.au Company Description: Corporate Films is a multi-award winning production company that specialises in the design and creation of training, educational, induction and promotional multimedia programs and events for the rail industry. Our clients include some of Australia's major rail operators and organisations. We produce videos, CD ROMs, DVDs, web content and other materials that deal with all kinds of safety, occupational health, security and technical issues. If your organisation has to train staff; introduce a procedure or service; educate or inform the general public; motivate a team or explain complex concepts to employees and contractors, Corporate Films is a single-point production company that can cost-effectively do all these things and more. Corrs Chambers Westgarth Woodside Plaza, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000 GPO Box 9925, Perth, WA, 6001 Phone: +61 (8) 9460 1666 Fax: +61 (8) 9460 1667 National Co-ordinators: Mr Adam Handley and Mr Michael Harrison WA Partner: Mr Adam Handley or Mr John King NSW Partner: Mr Michael Harrison or Mr Anthony Latimer or Mr Justin Fox VIC Partner: Mr David Hallam or Mr Andrew Pitney QLD Partner: Mr John Kelly ACT Partner: Mr Ian Oi or Ms Alexandra Wudutenko Email: adam.handley@corrs.com.au Website: http://www.corrs.com.au Works: Offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth and Canberra Company Description: Corrs Chambers Westgarth is one of Australia's leading law firms. Our dedicated national Transport & Logistics Group advises clients on all legal issues relating to the rail, transport and logistics industries, ranging from major strategic investment and infrastructure developments or divestment decisions to regulatory and daily operational issues. Both Adam Handley and Michael Harrison received a "Premier" rating for 'Transport - Road and Rail' in the last edition of Butterworth's Legal Profiles. Council of Tramway Museums of Australasia PO Box 61, Carlton South, VIC, 3053 Phone: +61 (3) 9376 6882 Fax: +61 (3) 9372 6641 Chairman: Mr Warren Doubleday Website: http://www.cotma.org.au Company Description: COTMA represents Australian and New Zealand tramway museums, heritage tram and trolley bus operators. It holds regular conferences, acts as a clearing house for information, ideas, spare parts and promotes high standards of conservation and exhibition of exhibits. CRC for Rail Innovation Level 23, 300 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000 GPO 1422, Brisbane, QLD, 4001 Phone: +61 (7) 3221 2716 Fax: +61 (7) 3221 2768 Chief Executive Officer: Mr David George Email: execsec@railcrc.net.au Website: http://www.railcrc.net.au Company Description: The CRC for Rail Innovation is a collaborative venture between leading organisations in the Australian rail industry and Australian Universities and is supported by the Commonwealth Government. The CRC for Rail Innovation will invest around $100m in rail industry research over the next 7 years. This makes it the single biggest research program in the history of Australian railways. The vision of the CRC for Rail Innovation is to undertake research to generate significant economic and social benefits to Australia. The CRC for Rail Innovation has a broad scope embracing 5 programs: R1 – Economic, Social & Environment R2 – Operations & Safety R3 – Engineering & Safety Program 4 – Education & Training Program 5 – Commercialisation & Utilisation Cummins South Pacific 2 Caribbean Drive, Scoresby, VIC, 3179 PO Box 687, Ferntree Gully, VIC, 3156 Phone: +61 (3) 9765 3222 Fax: +61 (3) 9763 0079 Business Manager Marine, Oil & Gas, Rail: Mr Troy Lawson Email: troy.lawson@cummins.com Website: http://www.cummins.com Company Description: Cummins is a global engine and generator manufacturer which specialises in technical solutions and uplift. Cummins has extensive maintenance and support capability, and is supplier to key industries including Rail. In Australia nad South Pacific, Cummins has supplied engine, generator, and packaged solutions for a number of Passenger Railcar, DMU and Locomotive projects. A well established branch network throuout Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, provides the technical support and service necessary to maximise equipment availability for rail industry customers. Downer EDI Rail 2B Factory Street, Granville, NSW, 2142 PO Box 73, Granville, NSW, 2142 Phone: +61 (2) 9637 8288 Fax: +61 (2) 9637 6783 Executive General Manager Freight Services: Mr Danny Broad Executive General Manager Freight Services: Mr Danny Broad Executive General Manager Passenger Services: Mr David Williamson General Manager Parts and Accessories: Mr Alex Moro Email: sales@downeredirail.com.au Website: http://www.downeredirail.com Works: Bathurst, Cardiff, Clyde, Enfield, Eveleigh, Kooragang Island, Port Waratah, Port Kembla, Werris Creek, Cootamundra, NSW; Townsville,Callemondah, Maryborough, QLD; Newport, West Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, VIC; Dry Creek, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, SA; Nowergup, WA; Darwin, NT. Company Description: Downer EDI Rail, a division of Downer EDI Limited, specialises in the design, manufacture, refurbishment, overhaul and long term maintenance of locomotives, passenger cars and freight rollingstock. A comprehensive range of design capabilities are offered by our engineering group to support Downer EDI Rail projects as well as consulting services to the rail industry. Downer EDI Rail is one of Australia's original equipment manufactures (OEM) and is the premier provider of total management packages in freight and passenger rollingstock and rail operator's partner of choice. Downer EDI Works Level 11, 303 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Locked Mail Bag 14201,, Melbourne, VIC, 8001 Phone: +61 (3) 8624 0846 Fax: +61 (3) 8624 0840 Executive General Manager: Mr Paul Kyte Email: paul.kyte@downerediworks.com.au Website: http://www.downerediworks.com.au Company Description: Downer EDI Works is a leading provider of infrastructure development and asset maintenance services to the rail industry accross Australasia. Downer EDI Work's rail division provides a full service for the design,and installation of overhead electrification,signalling and trackwork for heavy haul, suburban and freight rail track networks of all track guages. From maintenance and component design to the construction and installation of all railway infrastructure, the capabilities of Downer EDI Works extend accross all major areas of railway engineering and infrastrucutre development. The experience of Downer EDI Works in rail projects is complemented by its civil engineering expertise and over 40 years experience in roads and highw Faiveley Transport Australia Ltd Unit 1, 175 James Ruse Drive, Rosehill, NSW, 2142 PO Box 6347, Parramatta, NSW, 2150 Phone: +61 (2) 8863 4700 Fax: +61 (2) 8863 4799 Managing Director: Mr Mark Carling Email: mark.carling@faiveleytransport.com Website: http://www.faiveleytransport.com Company Description: Faiveley Transport is a world leader, offering complete, fully integrated systems as well as live cycle services for every segment of the railway rollingstock industry. With a broad offering that ranges from HVAC, electromechanics and electronics to brake and coupler systems, the company is a world leader in onboard railway systems. Faiveley Transport believes in 'Local Presence, Global Reach' which means that Faiveley Transport Australia is able to provide globally-sourced, locally-supported, flexible, customer.-driven solutions to meet the technical, operational and life cycle requirements of customers in Australia and New Zealand Fortescue Metals Group Limited Level 2 / 87 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA, 6004 PO Box 6915, East Perth, WA, 6892 Phone: +61 (8) 6218 8888 Fax: +61 (8) 6218 8879 Rail Safety Accreditation Manager: Mr Bob Pemberton Email: bpemberton@fmgl.com.au Website: http://www.fmgl.com.au Company Description: Fortescue Metals Group Ltd is a dynamic company with the primary objective of discovering and developing iron ore deposits in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Fortescue has established large scale mining operations in conjunction with an open access port and rail network crucial for the delivery of iron ore to the markets of the world. For the first time in the 40 year history of the Pilbara iron ore industry, a unique demand driven opportunity has emerged from the world's most populous and rapidly developing nation, China. The spectacular economic growth has fuelled the world iron ore market to the point where demand for high quality iron ore exceeds supply; Fortescue has stepped in to fill this gap and has emerged as one of the top 20 companies in Australia by market value. Freight Link Pty Ltd 1 Station Place, Hindmarsh, SA, 5007 GPO Box 2750, Adelaide, SA, 5001 Phone: +61 (8) 8245 9100 Fax: +61 (8) 8346 7244 Chief Executive Officer: Mr John Fullerton Website: http://www.freightlink.com.au Company Description: FreightLink is the commercial rail operator of the new transcontinental freight link connecting Asia with Australia's southern states through the Port of Darwin. Fremantle Ports 1 Cliff Street, Fremantle, WA, 6160 PO Box 95, Fremantle, WA, 6959 Phone: +61 (8) 9430 3555 Fax: +61 (8) 9336 1391 General Manager - Strategic & Commerical Development: Mr Chris Leatt-Hayter Email: cleatt-hayter@fremantleports.com.au Website: http://www.fremantleports.com.au Company Description: The Port of Fremantle is the principal general cargo port for Western Australia. Fremantle Port comprises two harbours, the Inner Harbour and Outer Harbour. The Inner Harbour at Fremantle provides facilities for handling container trade, break bulk cargoes, livestock exports and motor vehicle imports. It also accommodates cruise ships and visiting naval vessels. The Outer Harbour at Kwinana is one of Australia's major bulk cargo ports, handling grain, petroleum, liquid petroleum gas, alumina, iron-ore, coal, mineral sands, fertilisers, sulphur and other bulk commodities. Fremantle Ports operates the Kwinana Bulk Terminal and the Kwinana Bulk Jetty at Kwinana. The Inner and Outer Harbour are linked by rail to the interstate and intrastate rail networks. Frequentis Australasia Pty Ltd Unit 4b, 12 Navigator Place, Hendra, QLD, 4011 Phone: +61 (7) 3630 0888 Fax: +61 (7) 3630 1955 Managing Director: Mr Allan McDonagh Email: allan.mcdonagh@frequentis.com Website: http://www.frequentis.com Company Description: Frequentis manufactures digital communications and information systems for safety critical operational environments including rail, maritime, aviation, emergency services and defence. Frequentis is the leading international player in GSM-R dispatch centre technology for Train Control Centres of any size. Train Dispatch solutions have been provided for many of the major rail operators througout Europe and are compatible with all major GSM-R network suppliers. The DICORA range of Dispatch Systems provides safe working, graphical and highly ergonomic HMIs that may be adapted to the requirements of different operators. The products can also integrate other communications technologies including Tetra, Telephony, other Cellular Networks and Legacy Train Radio Systems. G13 Pty Ltd 78 Grant Avenue, Rose Park, SA, 5067 PO Box 3, Glenside, SA, 5065 Phone: +61 (8) 8331 8023 Fax: +61 (8) 8364 1302 Director: Mr Mike Purcell Email: mike@g13.com.au Website: http://www.g13.com.au Company Description: G13 & Associates Are specialist personnel with proven records as line managers in the railway industry providing service for selected clients in two broad categories: Operational Management: including negotiation of resources and track access from rail authorities, acquisition of operations, equipment and property, and general management of railway operations. Management Consultancy: directed specifically at the railway industry with particular attention to railway strategy, operations and supply chain relationships. G13 is the proprietor of a Railway Operations Model which describes: Service tasks and the consequential physical train and network logistics; and Derives cash flow, accounting statements and other commercial analysis. Gemco Rail Pty Ltd 860 - 870 Abernethy Road, Access Park, Forrestfield, WA, 6058 PO Box 1133, Cloverdale, WA, 6985 Phone: +61 (8) 9454 9666 Fax: +61 (8) 9454 9777 Managing Director: Mr Jim Ireland Sales Manager: Ross Kiesey Email: jimi@gemcorail.com.au Website: http://www.gemcorail.com.au Company Description: Provider of wagon fleet maintenance, bogie and wheelset maintenance, wagon repairs modifications and builds, down sized axles, second hand freight car bogies. Representative and supplier of A.Stucki bogie ride control equipment, Geismar track maintenance equipment, Cattron remote control equipment, B.T.I. tamping tynes and wear eliminators, Ireco equipment, Comet Industries and I.D.G reconditioned draft packages. Genesee & Wyoming Australia Pty Ltd 320 Churchill Road, Kilburn, SA, 5084 PO Box 2086, Regency Park, SA, 5942 Managing Director: Mr Robert Easthope Email: reasthope@gwrr.com Website: http://www.gwrr.com Company Description: Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) is a South Australian based company operating over nearly 5,000 kilometres of track, providing intrastate haulage of bulk commodities (including grain, steel, gypsum and minerals) to key industries as well as short haul shunting and terminal operations. It is also a major supplier of contracted services, such as locomotives, wagons and crews to freight forwarders and infrastructure service providers operating on the interstate rail network. GWA has approximately 250 employees, 74 locomotives and 575 active wagons. GHD Pty Ltd 10 Bond Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Phone: +61 (2) 9239 7100 Fax: +61 (2) 9239 7199 Business Stream Leader, Rail: Mr David Roberts Manager,Railways (NSW): Mr Mark Bell email: mbell@ghd.com.au Email: droberts@ghd.com.au Website: http://www.ghd.com.au Works: A global network of office throughout Australia, New Zealand, Chile, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Phillipines, Qatar, Thailand, UAE and Vietnam. Company Description: GHD is an international professional services provider, offering leadership in management, engineering and the environment. Providing high value strategic advice for the development, management, and operation of rail systems, GHD is also a provider of quality and cost effective infrastructure solutions for the rail industry. Experience in route planning and infrastructure design including survey, geotechnical and environmental skills, is complemented by engineering expertise in permanent way, structures, electrification, traction power supply, control systems, communications and signalling systems. Operation management, safety and risk management together with leading edge expertise in asset management and maintenance engineering enable a full range of consulting services to ass Glen Innes Severn Council 265 Grey Street, Glen Innes, NSW, 2370 PO Box 61, Glen Innes, NSW, 2370 Phone: +61 (2) 6730 2300 Fax: +61 (2) 6732 3764 Mayor: Mr Steve Toms Email: council@gisc.nsw.gov.au Website: http://www.gisc.nsw.gov.au Company Description: Glen Innes Severn Council, in association with New England Local Government (NELG), strongly supports the development of an inland rail hub in Glen Innes, linking Brisbane to Sydney. The creation of a North South Rail Sub Corridor through inland New South Wales would have many benefits. In an atmosphere of increasing fuel costs and concerns about carbon consumption, rail offers a most efficient form of freight transport. Council would like to see the old Glen Innes railway line reopened, because it forms a direct route from Werris Creek to Brisbane. The old line is built on a solid geological base, and problems with grades and curves on it have been exaggerated. GrainCorp Tower 1, Level 17, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 PO Box a 268, Sydney South, NSW, 1235 Phone: +61 (2) 9325 9100 Fax: +61 (2) 9325 9180 General Manager Transport: Mr Phillip Breeze Email: pbreeze@graincorp.com.au Website: http://www.graincorp.com.au Company Description: GrainCorp is one of Australian's leading agri food businesses in grain marketing, storage and handling, transport and farm inputs. GrainCorp's transport operation operates dedicated rail services for the movement of export and domestic grain. Great Southern Rail 422 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000 PO Box 445 Marleston Business Centre, Marleston, SA, 5033 Phone: +61 (8) 8213 4444 Fax: +61 (8) 8213 4480 Chief Executive Officer: Mr Tony Braxton-Smith Director Business Services: Mr Rusell Westmoreland Director Sales and Marketing: Mr Alan Stuart Director Operations: Mr Brian Duffy General Manager Safety & Assurance: Mr Keith Hunt General Manager Finance and Administration: Mr Mark Harris Email: stationmaster@gsr.com.au Website: http://www.gsr.com.au Works: Reservations: 13 21 47 (7 days per week, Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm CST, and Sat-Sun 9.00am - 5.00pm CST)) Company Description: Great Southern Rail owns and operates The Ghan (Adelaide - Darwin), the Indian Pacific (Sydney - Perth) and The Overland (Adelaide - Melbourne) rail passenger services. These services offer exceptional service and shared adventures travelling through a rich diversity of Australian landscapes. Great Southern Rail also operates its own wholesale holiday programme which sells "Australia's Great Train Holidays", packages inclusive of rail travel, accommodation and touring. In late 2008, a new luxury rail cruise, "The Southern Spirit" will be launched. Travelling in either Gold or the new deluxe Platinum service, guests will enjoy leisurely tours of 9 to 13 days, mixing leisurely life on board train with adventurous excursions and memorable events along the way. Halcrow Level 22, 68 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 PO Box 1573 Royal Exchange, Sydney, NSW, 1225 Phone: +61 (2) 9250 9900 Fax: +61 (2) 9241 2228 Regional Director, Transportation: Mr Chris Adams Manager Rail, Melbourne: Graham Holden. Phone 03 9899 9777. Email holdeng@halcrow.com.au. Email: AdamsC@halcrow.com Website: http://www.halcrow.com/australasia Company Description: In collaboration with government, transport operators, financial institutions, private organisations and joint venture partners, Halcrow is contributing to rail and transport commissions throughout Australasia and the world. As a result, we have established an enviable reputation as a world leading transportation and infrastructure consultant and specialize in strategic projects such as rollingstock procurement, safety, timetabling, and digital train radio. Halcrow is a multi-disciplinary rail consultancy, where the Australasian team has hands on experience in six key market areas: •Infrastructure •Traction and rollingstock •Operations and safety management •Asset management •Strategy and policy •Restructuring and commercialisation For more information please contact us on 0292509900. Human Engineering (Australia) Pty Ltd Level 1, 1452 Pitwater Road, Narrabeen, NSW, 2101 PO Box 1580, Warriewood Square, NSW, 2102 Phone: +61 (2) 9970 5533 Fax: +61 (2) 9970 5774 Office Manager: Ms Gabrielle Angles Email: sydney@humaneng.net Website: http://www.humaneng.net Company Description: Human Engineering is one of the world's leading independent human factors and ergonomics consultancies. We specialise in providing human factors support to the transport industry. This involves ensuring that systems and technologies are effectively designed to take account of the needs and expectations, and the capabilities and limitations of the user. We are skilled in the use of appropriate techniques and methodologies to identify hazards and establish the associated human factors risks. We offer specialist human factors support in a wide range of areas including human factors integration;DDA compliance; ergonomics risk assessments;signalling centre,cab and control room design;SPAD hazard analysis;task and human error analysis; workload modelling;and human-machine interface design. Ian Moore PO Box 249, GISBORNE, VIC, 3437 Phone: +61 419 260 345 Director: Mr Ian Moore Email: ianmoore75@bigpond.com Company Description: New Locomotive Supply Consultation and design Imtram Pty Ltd 37 Bond Street, Ringwood, VIC, 3134 PO Box 4460, Ringwood, VIC, 3134 Phone: +61 (3) 9879 5200 Fax: +61 (3) 9879 5250 Managing Director: Mr Robert Cavallo Email: imtram@imtram.com Website: http://www.imtram.com Company Description: Suppliers of Point Operators and Controllers, Depot Controls, Track and Workshop Equipment and Vehicles, Cargo Sprinter, Transmissions, Brakes, Wheels, Axles, Bogies, Vehicle Parts, Communication and Surveillance Systems. Agents for Hanning & Kahl, Windhoff, Bochumer Verein. Suppliers of Australian made spare parts to overseas rail customers. Indec Consulting Level 6, 446 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Phone: +61 (3) 9670 2778 Fax: +61 (3) 9670 2998 Melbourne: Mr David Gotze Sydney: Mr Peter Shepherd Adelaide: Mr Jim Kewley Perth: Mr Denys McIlveen Email: melbourne@indec.com.au Website: http://www.indec.com.au Works: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Wellington, Kuala Lumper Company Description: Indec Consulting, has extensive experience in rail and public transport. We have been at the forefront of rail and public transport reform and our capabilities, expertise and results are widely recognised in the industry. Indec Consulting employ a large group of rail and public transport specialists who know the transport market and who help to achieve the results our clients are seeking through innovative and sustainable solutions. Indec Consulting develops and implements substantial transport and competitive strategies, and conducts feasibility and due diligence studies for major international infrastructure projects. Independent Railways of Australia Pty Ltd 9 Stonny Batter Road, Minto, NSW, 2566 PO Box 823, Ingleburn, NSW, 2565 Phone: +61 (2) 9603 0900 Fax: +61 (2) 9603 0919 Managing Director: Mr Steve Heraghty Email: steve.heraghty@independentrail.com.au Website: http://www.independentrail.com.au Company Description: Independent Railways of Australia (IR) is a privately owned fully accredited, rail freight operator in NSW, specialising in international containerised freight movement for both import and export, with equipment and crew hire capabilities. IR currently own and or operate 23 diesel electric locomotives and approximately 200 container flat wagons with automatic twist locks. IR provides services to Tamworth, Narrabri, Newcastle, Blayney, Cootamundra, Harefield, Minto and all Port Botany precinct rail freight terminals.IR has been conducting gas supplementation trials on its diesel locomotives for the past two years and is in the final stage of research and development and expects main line running in July 2008. Trials have indicated significant savings in fuel and greenhouse gas emissions. Inspired Systems Suite 10, 573 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove, WA, 6154 PO Box 1052, BOORAGOON, WA, 6954 Phone: +61 (8) 9330 2632 Fax: +61 (8) 9317 8765 Director: Mr Greg Martin Email: gregmartin@inspiredsystems.com.au Website: http://www.inspiredsystems.com.au Company Description: Inspired Systems is a Western Australian Company that develops Asset Protection and Vehicle Management Systems, working primarily in the Rail, Heavy Haul and Freight Industries. Our systems are designed to be adaptable to our client’s needs while maintaining a reputation of reliability and excellence. Inspired Systems assist our clients to develop the scope of their ideas and aim to design systems far exceeding their expectations for flexibility, reliability, and ease of maintenance, offering complete turn-key solutions and reducing the total cost of ownership. Inspired Systems is the number one supplier of hot bearing and wheel detector systems in Australia, and pride ourselves on creating systems that DELIVER when you NEED to deliver. Integrated Management Solutions Pty Ltd 98 Parmelia Drive, Taylors Lakes, VIC, 3038 PO Box 226, Taylors Lakes, VIC, 3038 Phone: +61 (3) 9390 7345 Fax: +61 (3) 9390 7342 Director: Mr Graham Walton Email: imswalton@bigpond.com Company Description: IMS can provide business management services to rail industry clients including busines planning and tender bid documentation preparation and implementation. Also, compilation and presentation preparation of specific research projects as well as rail safety systems design and implementation ( AS 4292, ISO 9000 accreditation and system maintenance.) IMS is also able to provide research and planning information on local rail industry issues including operations as well as rail incident and safety investigations. Investigative services include preparation and submission of detailed reports and evaluation of incident factors including human factors. Interail Australia Suite 1, 91 Frederick Street, Merewether, NSW, 2291 PO Box 21, Merewether, NSW, 2291 Phone: +61 (2) 4963 0700 Fax: +61 (2) 4963 5141 General Manager: Mr Garry Molloy Email: info@interail.com.au Website: http://www.interail.com.au Company Description: Interail Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Queensland Rail, providing fast, efficient, safe and cost effective rail based transport services in its interstate operations. Interfleet Technology Pty Ltd L7, 333 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Phone: +61 (2) 9262 6011 Fax: +61 (2) 9262 6077 Regional Director: Mr Brian Hastings Regional Director: Mr Brian Hastings Email: brianhastings@interfleet.aust.com State Manager New South Wales: Mr Kevin Chaloner Phone : (02) 9262 6011 Fax : (02) 9262 6077 E-mail: kevinchaloner@interfleet.aust.com State Manager Queensland: Mr Mark Wishart Phone : (07) 3229 6900 Fax : (07) 3229 3922 E-mail: markwishart@interfleet.aust.com State Manager Victoria: Mr Peter Metcalf Phone : (03) 9600 3655 Fax : (03) 9600 3015 E-mail: petermetcalf@interfleet.aust.com Regional Manager New Zealand: Mr Ross Twyford Phone : +64 (0)4 499 1502 Fax : +64 (0)4 473 9483 E-mail: rosstwyford@interfleet.co.nz Email: brianhastings@interfleet.aust.com Website: http://www.interfleet-technology.com Company Description: Interfleet Technology is one of the world's leading independent rail consultancies with offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Norway, Denmark and the USA. Interfleet delivers technological and strategic solutions to help your business develop and succeed. Interfleet's business is firmly grounded in the expertise of its people with over 500 staff worldwide, including those in the Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Wellington offices. Our unique international and local rail industry expertise includes diverse skills and experience that combine to deliver a comprehensive service for rail engineering, safety, projects, systems and business solutions. Interfleet is a force for change in the global rail industry. John Hearsch Consulting Pty Ltd 3 Range Avenue, Heathcote Junction, VIC, 3758 Phone: +61 (3) 5787 2182 Fax: +61 (3) 5787 2180 Managing Director: Mr John Hearsch Email: johnhearsch@bigpond.com Company Description: John Hearsch Consulting Pty Ltd provides specialised, independent consulting services to the rail, transport, logistics and financial services industries and to governments. The company specialises in the provision of high level strategic, policy, project development and operational advice, particularly in relation to rail passenger and freight operations, rolling stock and infrastructure. John Holland Pty Ltd - Rail Division 70 Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067 GPO Box 199C, Melbourne, VIC, 3001 Phone: +61 (3) 9934 5209 Fax: +61 (8) 9934 5254 Executive General Manager: Mr Karl Mociak General Manager, Operations: Mr Joe Angelucci Email: rail@jhg.com.au Website: http://www.johnholland.com.au Company Description: John Holland Rail has an extensive track record in successfully delivering award winning rail infrastructure and alliance projects. John Holland Rail is a service provider which recognises the long term needs of our clients as well as the short term constraints of implementation. The development of this “service mentality” is the result of a commitment to recruiting and training highly motivated staff to produce results which continually exceed our client’s expectations. John Holland Rail is uniquely positioned to offer experience and expertise in both light rail and heavy rail. We have major plant for narrow, standard and broad gauge tracks that enables us to respond to clients nationally, with the certainty of providing specialist plant from in house resources. Junee Railway Workshop Pty Ltd Railway Roundhouse, Harold Street, Junee, NSW, 2663 PO Box 120, Junee, NSW, 2663 Phone: +61 (2) 6924 3017 Fax: +61 (2) 6924 3577 Director: Mr Andrew Clinton Directors: Mr Andrew Buckland and Mr Andrew Clinton General Manager: Mr Andrew Clinton Workshop Foreman: Mr Gordon Groves Technical Manager: Mr Wayne Robinson Email: control@jrw.com.au Website: http://www.jrw.com.au Company Description: There are six elements to the business: (1) A service station for trains providing fuel and consumables for train operators. (2) An owner and hirer of locomotives on a short term or long term basis. (3) A breakdown service for trains between Albury, Canberra, Goulburn and on the branch lines west of Cootamundra and Junee. (4) A provider of routine and emergency repair work for locomotives and wagons. (5) A re-builder, re-furbisher, re-manufacturer and importer of locomotives and wagons and railway components. (6) A storage facility for rail and rail related assets. Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd (KBR) Level 13, Maritime Trade Towers, 201 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 GPO Box 1618, Sydney, NSW, 2001 Phone: +61 (2) 8284 2000 Fax: +61 (2) 8284 2200 Industry Director, Transportation: Mr Ian Connolly Email: ian.connolly@kbr.com Company Description: KBR has the capability to tackle all aspects of railway engineering, procurement and construction management, including related infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels, stations and depots. Australia-wide experience in railway projects enables us to meet the needs of different regions and terrains. Whether we are working in a remote part of the outback or a busy city centre, we have the technical and logistical know-how to deliver the project on time and within budget, and with minimal disruption to operations. Recent projects include Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation's Clearways program in NSW, the Horizon Alliance with Queensland Rail and the South Improvement Alliance with ARTC in Victoria. Knorr-Bremse Australia Pty Limited 1/2D Factory Street, Granville, NSW, 2142 PO Box 180, Granville, NSW, 2142 Phone: + 61 (2) 8863 6500 Fax: + 61 (2) 9897 9980 Managing Director: Mr Michael McLellan Director, Sales & Engineering: Mr Leo van Ryswyck Email: michael.mclellan@knorr-bremse.com Website: http://www.knorr-bremse.com Company Description: Employing in excess of 100 people through out Australia, Knorr-Bremse is Australia's leading brake and door system specialist providing innovative and custom engineered solutions to achieve local market requirements. The company has nurtured and developed a team with exceptional skills and experience in: * System Engineering * Global Sourcing * Warehousing & Distribution * Whole of Life Product Performance *Service, Maintenance, Refurbishment & Upgrades Structured to service the needs of the marketplace, Knorr-Bremse Australia has four business units: * Rail OEM Brakes - new rollingstock * Rail OEM Doors - new rollingstock * Rail Aftermarket - existing rollingstock * Road Brakes - new & existing trucks, trailers & busses With facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisba L.E.K Consulting Pty Ltd Level 35, 2 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank, VIC, 3006 Level 35, 2 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank, VIC, 3006 Phone: +61 (3) 9270 8300 Fax: +61 (3) 9270 8350 Managing Director: Dr Simon Barrett Email: s.barrett@lek.com Website: http://www.lek.com Company Description: Over the last decade, LEK has established itself as a pre-eminent strategy advisor to the transportation sector. We advise private companies, SOEs & Governments on a wide variety of commercial, operational & policy issues. Our experience spans all modes (passenger rail, bus, tram, ferry, freight rail, road transport, air) & geographies. In Aust/NZ we have conducted over 100 transport assignments and been involved in many of the major transport reforms undertaken over the last decade, including freight privatisation, bus reform in NSW, Vic & NZ, & passenger rail franchising in Vic. Our client set includes virtually every major transport operator, and most of the key government departments and agencies. In 2006 we worked with the ARA to develop the National Passenger Transport Agenda. Laing O'Rourke Level 4 Innovation Place, 100 Arthur St, North Sydney, NSW, 2060 PO Box 1505, North Sydney, NSW, 2059 Phone: +61 (2) 9803 0300 Fax: +61 (2) 9303 0333 Proposals Manager: Mr Kristin Jones Managing Director: David Hudson Director and General Manager, Infrastructure: Bill Killinger Email: kdjones@laingorourke.com.au Website: http://www.laingorourke.com.au Company Description: Laing O'Rourke has a thirty-year history of delivering rail infrastructure projects on time and on budget throughout Australia and Asia. We've been instrumental in delivering some of the regions most impressive flagship rail projects, including the $1,3 billion Alice Springs to Darwin Railway and the Taiwan High Speed Rail project. More recently, we've been awarded a $1.04 billion project to work as part of a consortium to deliver 817km of the North south Railway in Saudi Arabia. Our rail services run the full gamut, including project management, design and construction, procurement and supply chain management, through to supplying purpose-built plant and equipment delivering an automated and 'mechanised' solution. By leveraging our deep industry knowledge, established networks and leading edge technology, our clients and business partners receive unrivalled safety and productivity gains. Laing O'Rourke place is one of the world's most dynamic and innovative privately owned development, construction and specialist companies. With an operating turnover in excess of $8 billion and more than 27,000 employees worldwide, the company aims to build a brighter, better and more sustainable future for the communities it serves. To find out more, phone us on (02) 9903 0300 or email: mail@laingorourke.com.au Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd Level 4, Tower A, 799 Pacific Highway, Chatswood, NSW, 2067 PO Box 5000, Crows Nest, NSW, 2065 Phone: +61 (2) 9414 3333 Fax: +61 (2) 9414 3500 Rail Sector Manager: Mr Alan Warburton Email: alan.warburton@leicon.com.au Website: http://www.leightoncontractors.com.au Company Description: For over 55 years, Leighton Contractors has delivered projects to governments, major corporations and other clients across Australia. Our specialist skills in complex infrastructure, communications infrastructure, infrastructure investment, contract mining, operations and maintenance delivery, teamed with our traditional business of building and civil contracting means we are one of the most diverse and experienced contracting companies in the country. As a major player, with the experience and ability to deliver major rail infrastructure, we are actively pursuing opportunities in rail. Lloyd's Register Rail Limited Level 17, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 PO Box Q385, Sydney, NSW, 1230 Phone: +61 (2) 8299 4100 Fax: +61 (2) 9290 1445 General Manager, Rail Australasia: Mr Mark Scott Sydney Office: Mr David Harvey. Phone: (02) 8299 4106. Email: davidw.harvey@lr.org Brisbane Office: Mr Greg Newman. Phone: (07) 3202 9302. Email: greg.newman@lr.org Email: australia@lrrail.com Website: http://www.lrrail.com Company Description: Lloyd's Register Rail is an engineering and management consultancy specialising in dedicated rail services including; risk and safety management, systems engineering, signalling and control systems, rolling stock engineering, operations & human factors. We employ over 30 full-time rail staff in Australia, and can draw upon a host of world-renowned technical experts. We deliver our Australasian operations through our offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth & Auckland. Worldwide, LR Rail has over 500 employees dedicated to enhancing safety and efficiency of rail operations throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. We have a high reputation for professional performance and employ railway engineers and technical specialists with proven track records and rail domain knowledge. Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd AMA House, 42 Macquarie Street, Barton, ACT, 2600 Phone: +61 (2) 6121 3170 Fax: +61 (2) 6121 3199 Managing Director: Mr Paul Johnson Email: paul.c.johnson@lmco.com Website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com Company Description: Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. The Company had 2006 sales of $39.6b. LM Electronic Systems division focuses on the management of complex programs and provides integrated hardware and software solutions for applications across a diverse customer base. Products and services include advanced sensors, and decision systems for air, land and sea-based platforms. Included are software-intensive systems for air traffic management, homeland security, electronic document archiving, census data capture, mail-processing, simulation and training and rail system applications. LYNXRAIL Level 3, 35 Havelock Street , West Perth, WA, 6005 PO Box 1200, West Perth, WA, 6872 Phone: +61 (8) 9486 9311 Fax: +61 (8) 9486 9322 Joint Managing Director: Dr Monica Kilian Email: mkilian@lynxrail.com Website: http://www.lynxrail.com Company Description: Condition monitoring systems for railways, rollingstock design, consulting ( Engineering). Manildra Group The Crescent, Auburn, NSW, 2144 PO Box 72, Auburn, NSW, 1835 Phone: +61 (2) 8863 6261 Fax: +61 (2) 8863 6262 National Manager, Transport & Logistics: Mr Bill Allport Email: ballport@manildra.com.au Website: http://www.manildra.com.au Works: Manildra, Gunnedah, Nowra and Auburn Company Description: Producer of industrial and domestic flour in NSW. Flour is produced at Manildra, Narrandera and Gunnedah for processing at the Nowra plant.Also for domestic distribution in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth as well as all State regional areas. Manildra also export flour to Asian and South Pacific markets. At Nowra a number of products are produced for Australian markets, as well as export markets into Asia, Europe and America. Nowra is also a major producer of Ethanol. Manildra is an accredited railway owner and operator within NSW. Manildra operate 5 shunting locomotives at their sites for placement of wagons to load and unload. They also own a combination of bulk flour, bulk wheat and container wagons totalling 172 wagons Maunsell | AECOM Phone: +61 (8) 9281 6100 Industry Director - Rail, Maunsell Australia Pty Ltd: Mr David Radcliffe Email: david.radcliffe@maunsell.com.au Website: http://www.maunsell.com Company Description: Maunsell is one of Australia's leading transport planning and engineering consultancy firms with an extensive track record in the planning, design and implementation of rail and public transport projects. Significant project achievements include: - Sydney Clearways Program - Sydney Epping Chatswood Rail Link - Australian Inland Rail Expressway - Victorian Regional Fast Rail - Perth South West Metropolitan Railway Maunsell is a part of the AECOM group of companies with combined resources of over 30,000 world-wide. The group is responsible for the development of freight and transit systems throughout Australia, Asia, Europe and North America. Recognised areas of expertise include: - Feasability studies, operational cost modelling and economic analysis - Freight forecasting, freight logistics and passenger forecasting - Environmental and planning advice - Transit systems, stations, light rail and passenger facilities - Train simulation modelling - Design of track, layout, yards, terminals and main line - Tunnelling and underground stations - Tunnel ventilation - Electrical and mechanical services - Fire and Line Safety Systems - Traction and overhead, signalling and operations - Intelligent transport and communications systems - Project management - Asset management and due diligence Mitsui & Co. (Australia) Ltd Level 46, Gateway Building, 1 Macquirie Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Phone: +61 (2) 9256 9500 Fax: +61 (2) 9256 1788 Project Development Manager: Mr Graeme Saunders Email: gsaunders@mitsui.com Website: http://www.mitsui.com.au Company Description: Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese Investment and Trading company with 166 offices in 70 countries around the world and has around 40,000 employees. Mitsui has been in Australia since 1909 and has contributed to the growth of Australia through its trading activities direct foreign investment in the areas of Coal, Iron Ore, Oil and Gas, Plantations, Food, Steel, Chemicals, Machinery and Infrastructure. Mitsui also has a strong track record internationally in the Rail Industry where Mitsui is involved with leasing locomotives and rolling stock in both Europe and the Americas along with various EPC contracting roles throughout the world. Mitsui is now looking to bring its international rail expertise to Australia and also expand into providing finance for rail projects where required. MTU Detroit Diesel Australia Pty Ltd 488 Blackshaws Road, Altona North, VIC, 3025 PO Box 215, Altona North, VIC, 3025 Phone: +61 (3) 9243 9292 Fax: +61 (3) 9243 9271 Manager - Industrial Markets: Mr Geoff Bailey Email: geoff.bailey@mtu-online.com Website: http://www.mtudda.com.au Company Description: Traction systems for locomotives, railcars, track construction/maintenance equipment and electricity generation which excel in Australia's tough conditions: * latest technology rail engines for locomotives to 4000 hp and underfloor "PowerPacks" for railcars to 520 hp * diesel & gas engines (MTU, Detroit Diesel, Mercedes Benz, VM Motori & Mosa portable trackside equipment) * train/wagon electricity generator sets * repowers, alternators, design/engineering, electronics, maintenance contracts MTUDDA is a JV between Tognum Ag & Daimler Ag with 19 locations in Australia and experienced rollingstock applications support. To support new clients and the many rail applications, MTU has an entire rail division of internationally experienced rail engineers and project staff Murray King & Francis Small Consultancy Ltd Level 5, Axon House, 1 Willeston Street, Wellington, Other, 6011 PO Box 2884, Wellington, Other, 6140 Phone: +64 (4) 473 3364 / 3368 Fax: +64 (4) 472 8620 Consultants: Dr Murray King Consultants: Dr Francis Small Email: murray.king@xtra.co.nz Website: http://www.king-small.co.nz Company Description: Consultancy since 2000 in the fields of strategy, advocacy, and change. We have extensive experience in transport, particularly rail (passenger and freight), but also in road and shipping. Our experience includes governance, operations, policy, regulatory and competition issues, risk management and safety, productivity improvement, reengineering, restructuring, corporatisation and privatisation. Our experience covers New Zealand, Australia, and elsewhere. We can also draw on a network of expert associates in relevant specialist areas. For further information, see our website. New Zealand Transport Agency Level 9, PSIS House, 20 Ballance Street, Wellington, ACT, PO Box 5084, Lambton Quay, ACT, 6145 Phone: +64 (4) 499 6600 Fax: +64 (4) 469 6666 National Manager Rail Regulation: Mr John Oldroyd Email: info@nzta.govt.nz Website: http://www.nzta.govt.nz NSW Rail Transport Museum Rail Heritage Central, Central Station, Sydney, NSW, 2000 PO Box K37, Haymarket, NSW, 1240 Phone: +61 (2) 9379 1031 Fax: +61 (2) 9379 1063 CEO: Mr Richard Mulvaney Email: info@heritageexpress.com.au Website: http://www.heritageexpress.com.au Company Description: The NSW Rail Transport Museum is a specialist provider of heritage train services and has provided rail tours for the enjoyment and education of the community since 1962. The Museum's train operators division, Heritage Express, operates a range of day and extended rail tours featuring vintage steam and diesel locomotives and classic passenger carriages. Heritage Express is an accredited rail operator under the NSW Rail Safety Act with access rights on the NSW main line network. The Museum also maintains amd operates the 14 kilometre section of the original main southern railway from Picton to Thirlmere and Buxton, known as the Thirlmere Heritage Railway. Heritage Express operates the largest heritage fleet in NSW, with seven diesel locomotives, three steam locomotives plus cars. Onerail Level 5, 61 -63 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Phone: +61 (2) 9321 5100 Fax: +61 (2) 9321 5199 Chief Executive Officer: Mr Matthew Browne Email: mbrowne@onerail.com Website: http://www.onerail.com Company Description: Onerail - The Passenger Rail Software Experts. Onerail's proprietary passenger rail reservation system, known as Orion, was built by rail people for rail people. Orion distributes rail operators tickets via its web channel, call centre, travel agencies, 3rd party reservation agents and trusted corporations. Orion provides for secure on-line credit card payments, designed for high performance and high availability. Orion's pricing engine provides flexibility and also provides extensive yield management capabilities. Onerail staff have over 200 years experience in the rail reservation business and will ensure the functionality needed to meet the demands of rail operators are fully met. Onerail is an Australian company, head quartered in Sydney with a development office in Toronto ONTRACK (New Zealand Railways Corporation) Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Wellington, New Zealand, PO Box 593, Wellington, New Zealand, Phone: +64 (4) 495 3000 Fax: +64 (4) 495 9045 Chief Executive: Mr David George Website: http://www.ontrack.govt.nz Company Description: On 1 September 2004, the Crown transferred the rail infrastructure assets that it had acquired from Toll NZ (formerly Tranz Rail) to the Corporation, and relevant staff also transferred from Toll NZ. The Corporation has three main areas of operation: (i) It owns New Zealand's rail infrastructure. As owner, it provides rail operators, notably Toll NZ pursuant to its agreements with the Crown but also including other operators, with access to the rail network in return for the payment of track access charges. It is also responsible for the maintenance and development of the network. (ii) It is the rail network controller, providing rail network control services such as train control and signalling. (iii) It administers a substantial portfolio of land on behalf of the Crown, and derives income from leasing land and buildings on a commercial basis. In addition to these, the Corporation also works closely with other key government bodies (eg., the Ministry of Transport) to provide rail-related advice to Ministers. Operational Learning Solutions Pty Ltd Level 26, Lennon's Plaza, 66 - 76 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000 PO Box 13426, George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4003 Phone: +61 (7) 3211 0333 Fax: +61 (7) 3211 0777 Director: Mr Andrew Brice Email: andrewbrice@olsolutions.com.au Website: http://www.olsolutions.com.au Company Description: Operational Learning Solutions Pty Ltd specialises in tailored rail learning product design and development as well as offering consultancy services in the field of operational procedures. OLS has over 50 years of combined railway operational experience spanning facilitation and coordination of complex logistical operations, risk based procedural design and implementation and project management. We offer: •Review of Operational Procedures •Design/Development of Operational Procedures and Systems •Design/Development of Learning Product •Delivery of Operational Learning Training •Assessment of Operational Railway Learning Product •Functional Job Analysis •Role Profiling Aligned With Industry Specific Competencies •Risk/Project Management •Industry Specialised Consulting Pacific National Pty Ltd Level 6, 15 Blue Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060 Locked Bag 90, Parramatta, NSW, 2124 Phone: +61 (2) 8484 8000 Fax: +61 (2) 8484 8154 General Manager Commercial: Mr Chris McArthur Chief Financial Officer: Mr Peter Housden General Manager Coal: Mr Peter Winder General Manager Rural & Bulk: Mr Garry Molloy General Manager Intermodal: Mr Tony Beach General Manager Operation Services: Mr Tony Beach General Manager Network and Access: Mr David Willett General Manager PN Tasmania: Mr Niel MacKinnon Email: communication@pacificnational.com.au Website: http://www.pacificnational.com.au Company Description: Pacific National was formed by merging the National Rail Corporation and FreightCorp, and by integrating the operations of Patrick Rail and Toll Rail. The company is owned by Ansciano Limited. As Australia's leading private rail freight network, Pacific National is geared to provide a full range of customer services, from bulk freight (coal, grain, steel, ores) and intermodal container business (domestic and export) to specialised Express services, and the haulage of long distance passenger trains. Pacific National is committed to improving the efficiency of all services and increasing the volume of freight transported by rail. Pacific Rail Engineering Pty Ltd 24 Daisy Street, Revesby, NSW, 2212 PO Box 4454, Milperra, NSW, 1891 Phone: +61 (2) 9783 6300 Fax: +61 (2) 9774 4377 General Manager: Mr Neil Balbirnie Email: pre@pacificrail.com.au Website: http://www.pacificrail.com.au Company Description: PRE Services include: Track Services Design and manufacture of turnouts, crossings and associated track components for passenger, freight and heavy haul applications. Crossings available in: Fabricated Built up manganese nose Weldable cast manganese 'Monobloc' Swing nose Switches available in sizes up to 1:25 and 1235 radius including end forged tangential switches. Agents for Balfour Beatty (e.g. friction buffer stops, switch levers) Agents for Robel small track equipment (NSW, WA) Rolling Stock Services Wagon fleet inspection, maintenance & repair Wagon assembly and upgrade Full maintenance management Remanufacture of locomotive and wagon airbrake equipment Overhaul of locomotive and wagon bogies Supply of wagon and air