Strategic Planning

The ARA undertakes a number of corporate activities working to achieve the following:

• A pipeline of freight and passenger projects to benefit all sectors of the rail industry
• A coordinated and unified voice on relevant issues of national importance
• Career opportunities for highly capable rail industry employees in all facets of a high-tech and innovative rail system
• Improved public policy and procurement processes and greater investment in rail
• Harmonised rail regulations, regulatory reform, reducing of red tape
• Wider recognition of the economic, environmental and social benefits of rail

Corporate activities - What the ARA does

The ARA is the rail industry’s:

• Leader – influencing key decision makers and policy direction
• Facilitator – Creating business opportunities through ongoing networking, establishing professional partnerships and knowledge sharing
• Communicator – listening and responding to member needs, sharing updates, ideas and industry insight
• Developer – building world-class credentials and competencies of industry workers through professional development
• Collaborator – forming cooperative partnerships between industry stakeholders/ state and federal governments
• Promoter – advocacy for the people and projects within rail , promoting Australian rail expertise internationally
• Contributor –navigating rail issues and identifying rail solutions through our working groups and executive committees