More than 7,000 people will attend Australia and New Zealand’s largest rail industry event of the year this week, when AusRAIL PLUS 2025 gets underway in Melbourne.

The three-day conference and exhibition, hosted by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), will feature about 200 exhibitors and more than 120 local and international speakers.

ARA Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wilkie said AusRAIL PLUS 2025 was returning to Melbourne for the first time in 10 years, bringing together key leaders and decision makers from across the global rail industry.

“We are delighted to be back in Melbourne for AusRAIL PLUS 2025” Ms Wilkie said.

“AusRAIL PLUS 2025 takes place on the eve of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel opening, providing a timely opportunity to reflect on the projects, operational achievements and innovations delivered by the rail industry throughout Australia and New Zealand this year.

“We have a fantastic conference program showcasing how the rail industry is contributing to economic growth and improved productivity, while also enabling new housing, driving sustainability and supporting better community outcomes.”

AusRAIL PLUS 2025 will feature a range of leading speakers as part of the conference program, discussing some of the key achievements, opportunities and challenges facing the industry.

Dedicated technical streams will also showcase the latest projects and innovations being delivered in the rail industry to support more productive and sustainable transport networks.

Keynote speakers will include:

  • Alstom Chief Executive and Director Henri Poupart-Lafarge
  • Hitachi Rail Global Chief Executive Officer and Hitachi Ltd Senior Vice President & Executive Officer Marino Giuseppe
  • Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Secretary Jim Betts
  • Victorian Department of Transport and Planning Secretary Jeroen Weimar
  • Transdev Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thierry Mallet
  • Unipart Group Chief Executive Officer Darren Leigh
  • High Speed Rail Authority Chief Executive Officer Tim Parker
  • ARTC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Wayne Johnson

 

AusRAIL PLUS 2025 is designed for rail organisations across the supply chain, including passenger and freight operators, constructors and manufacturers, track owners and maintainers, suppliers and consultants.

It takes place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from Tuesday 25 – Friday 28 November.

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