The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has called for greater national coordination to drive innovation and maximise the benefits of infrastructure investment. Read more
ATSB welcomes appointment of new chief commissioner
Angus Mitchell has been appointed chief commissioner and chief executive of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau by the Australian government. Read more
Kiama incident report emphasises risk controls
A report into an incident at Kiama, on behalf of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, has emphasised risk controls measures to avoid a reoccurence.
Infrastructure Australia assessment enhancements
Infrastructure Australia has published new guidelines for the development and assessment of major infrastructure plans. Read more
Transport sector welcomes additions to skilled occupations list
The Australasian Railway Association and Roads Australia say the federal government’s decision to include several engineering roles on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List will help industry deliver significant works. Read more
Unleashing the power of PPPs
Director of infrastructure at Donald Cant Watts Corke, Andrew Loh, discusses the benefits and complexities of public private partnerships. Read more
Rail freight highlighted in Victorian budget
The state government has pledged to support efforts to more freight onto rail and get trucks off local roads. Read more
Network control officer saves the day with emergency ‘stop’ command
QR has implemented “proactive safety actions” to address the design and implementation of its train driver management of competency process following an incident back in 2018. Read more
Productivity Commission review into supply chain stability
Treasurer Frydenberg has asked the Productivity Commission to examine supply chain challenges and opportunities post-pandemic
Creativity through competition: Contract management on the Grand Paris Express project
In delivering the mega project that is the Grand Paris Express, the project delivery authority had to look for new approaches to contract management. It turned to SYSTRA for the solution.