Strategic Plan

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Strategic Plan 2008-2017 was released in December 2007. It identifies the actions the rail industry through the ARA will undertake over the coming ten years in pursuit of the seven key objectives set out in the plan:

• Achieve a single regulatory framework for the rail industry
• Ensure rail is positively advantaged by the emissions trading regime relative to competitors
• Influence policy settings so governments provide sufficient incentives and investments in rail (above and below rail)
• Achieve Industry collaboration to improve efficiency, productivity and safety
• Campaign to reduce Level Crossing collisions by working with all stakeholders
• Promote long term strategic planning and policy to ensure rail's contribution to economy and society is maximised
• Facilitate collaboration to define emerging skills and technology needs to ensure efficient supply to support rail industry growth

It also identifies the specific outcomes that the ARA will seek to attain in order to achieve the seven strategic objectives.

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• Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Strategic Plan 2008-2017