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AusRAIL PLUS 2025

The ARA Member Capability Directory

The ARA Member Capability Directory showcases the expertise of ARA supplier members to connect and strengthen the rail industry.

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Boost your career and upskill with ARA Learning

ARA Learning courses provide the perfect opportunity to boost your rail industry knowledge and learn from the industry experts.

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Decarbonising Australia’s rail rollingstock

This report identifies and explores the key challenges and actions needed to progress the decarbonisation of rail operations nationally.

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Join the ARA Professional Certificate in Rail

An immersive learning experience that provides comprehensive knowledge, valuable industry insights and career-enhancing recognition.

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Progressing gender equality in rail

This report, by the ARA and National Women in Transport, identifies barriers to women’s entry, retention and progression in the rail industry.

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Enrol now in the ARA Respect in Rail Course

This free short course uses real-world rail scenarios to provide practical strategies for addressing disrespectful behaviour in the workplace.

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ARA Strategic Plan2022-2025

Our strategic plan guides our work to advance the issues that matter to our members and industry.

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The Future of Freight

The Australasian Railway Association (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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Categories Media ReleaseDate  | 7 November 2025
ARA welcomes Infrastructure Australia’s endorsement of Newcastle to Sydney high speed rail
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Categories PublicationsDate  | 5 November 2025
Delivering net zero infrastructure: Workforce report
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Categories Media ReleaseDate  | 24 October 2025
Leading associations partner to strengthen transport sector 
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Categories PublicationsDate  | 15 October 2025
Making a big country smaller: Australia’s high speed rail opportunity
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Categories Media ReleaseDate  | 14 October 2025
ARA report confirms rail construction peak nears, but strong investment pipeline remains
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The Australasian Railway Association acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of Australia, and their continuing connections to the land, waters and communities. We pay our respects to them and to their elders past, present and emerging.