Welcome to the premier rail event of the year

The conference provides a forum to discuss and be informed on the latest industry developments, the critical issues facing rail and the plans that are being put in place to meet future challenges.
AusRAIL PLUS plenary sessions to be held over the next two days bring together top-flight industry decision makers and invite delegates to join in important industry debates. Today’s presentation entitled ‘The long term view for Australian rail’ will be delivered by Infrastructure Australia’s chief executive Michael Deegan.
With the world in the grip of a high speed rail ‘revolution’, tomorrow’s presentation, ‘The future of high speed rail – the European experience’, will be a highlight of the day’s program. This presentation will be given by David Daly, Ambassador of the European Commission Delegation, Australia.
After this morning’s plenary sessions, catch the first-ever Rail Suppliers CEO Forum, where you will have the opportunity to listen to chief executives discuss industry issues and answer questions.
Afternoon Technical Streams to be held over the next two days will cover 12 topics that are vital to the industry, with more than 50 presentations providing the most up-to-date and in-depth material on specific areas of technical expertise.
The CRC for Rail Innovation is currently conducting the single biggest research program in the history of our railways, and on Wednesday CRC members will provide insight into a number of exciting research projects. ‘Time for High Speed Rail’ will detail the kind of research that is informing Australia’s current high speed debate and will be given by CRC’s Brett Hughes and Dr Michael Charles.
Thursday opens with the Australasian Railway Association Members Convention where a number of key players in rail will address crucial industry issues including the Sydney freight corridor, level crossing safety, the importance of ‘zero harm’ and raising project capital.
Don’t miss Thursday’s CEO Forum – a rare opportunity to see the future planners of rail get together in open discussion and answer questions from other rail professionals.
A truly international event, AusRAIL PLUS provides delegates with plenty of opportunities to network amongst a wide range of industry participants from Australasia as well as Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia.
Enjoy the time to catch up with colleagues at the conference’s social events including Exhibition Networking drinks on Tuesday evening, Wednesday’s RTAA Yellow Tie Dinner and Thursday’s AusRAIL PLUS Gala Dinner.