Gender Diversity Data Report Launch

The ARA releases its Gender Diversity Data Report every two years to track the industry’s progress across Australia and New Zealand.

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ARA Partnership Prospectus

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Secure your tickets for upcoming events and courses

Find out what events, conferences, summits and courses are taking place across Australia and New Zealand in 2024

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Nominations are now open for the 2024 ARI Awards

The ARI Awards celebrate all aspects of our industry - individuals, projects and organisations can self-nominate or be nominated.

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Aotearoa Strategy 2023-2028 unveiled

The ARA has released its five-year strategic plan to foster a productive, efficient and thriving New Zealand rail industry.

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The Future of Freight

The ARA, Freight on Rail Group (FORG) and Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts have joined forces to deliver a landmark research project that identifies the barriers and provides solutions to increasing rail’s mode share of freight.

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Become an ARA Member

With more than 220 members, the ARA provides access to a wide range of benefits and services, including unmatched access to our range of popular networking events and dinners, conferences and seminars and career development programs.

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Work in Rail

Join us in rail. The work you do can make a difference. Contribute to a sustainable future and build a career you love.

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Annual Review 2023

Another incredibly busy year, delivering
new member services to support
the rapid growth of our industry.

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ARA Strategic Plan 2022-2025

Our new strategic plan will guide our work to advance the issues that matter to our members and industry

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Australian Rail Market Outlook

View Australia’s rail construction and maintenance work outlook for the next 10 years and learn about the key drivers of activity at national and state levels.

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Journey to net-zero

View our latest report on inspiring climate action in the transport sector

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The Renaissance of Light Rail

View our research report on the benefits of light rail, and how it compares to heavy rail, bus replacement technology and buses

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Strengthening our supply chain

Read our research report on Australia's supply chain, outlining nine areas of action to support a strong future of rail

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New gender diversity survey shows jump in female leaders in rail
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Member meetings in Brisbane
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