The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has called for a national approach to rolling stock procurement in response to a new report that found governments missed out on $1.85 billion in cost savings over the last decade due to inefficient local content policies in place across Australia.
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Rail manufacturing a highlight of Federal Budget
The Federal Government says its first Budget has honoured the pledges made to voters, while also managing the economy in an uncertain global environment.
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$225m boost for NSW regional rail manufacturing
A $225 million NSW Government investment will future-proof the State’s rail industry by ensuring manufacturing remains onshore and that local jobs stay in the regions.
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Filling in the gaps for infrastructure
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the release of Infrastructure Australia’s Regional Strengths and Infrastructure Gaps report, which confirms the importance of infrastructure investment in the regions.
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Historic investment in Queensland train manufacturing
Central Queensland will benefit from the largest investment in train infrastructure in Queensland’s history.
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Meeting mobility needs while growing industry: The Victorian Rollingstock Strategy
Ensuring that rollingstock supply keeps up with the boom in infrastructure construction is a significant task for Victoria, but the state has a plan to do it.
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Queensland budget confirms rail manufacturing pipeline
The 2020-21 Queensland Budget has confirmed a $1 billion rail manufacturing pipeline in the state.
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National approach needed for rail procurement
The dichotomy between building trains in Australia or overseas ignores the opportunities for procurement reform that would keep Australia competitive, writes Australasian Railway Association CEO
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Creating a pathway to rail: Bombardier’s grassroots approach to diversity
Bombardier’s efforts in Australia to grow and maintain diversity within its workforce are at the core of what makes a successful rail business today.
In late September, a milestone was
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The railroad out of recovery: Catherine King’s vision for rail
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development Catherine King sets out how rail transport could lead Australia out of a COVID-19 recession.
In July 2019, prior to
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