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has-post-thumbnail hentry" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/harmonisation/"> <div class="featured-image" style="background: url('https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/Parkes-to-Narromine-construction-update-March-20195-1024x549.jpg');"> </div> </a> <h5> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/harmonisation/"> Harmonisation </a> </h5> <p>The ARA advocates for a national approach to harmonising standards and greater interoperability to support an efficient, safe and productive industry. Our rail system is made up of 29 separate networks, each with their own unique standards, operating rules, processes, infrastructure and approaches to workforce training. Greater consistency reduces supply chain risk, promotes innovation, research and the adoption of technologies that will provide sustainable opportunities for Australian businesses to participate in rail investment. The harmonisation of standards is a key aspect to support interoperability of our national network, and the ARA is actively working with the National Transport Commission, Office of National Rail Industry Coordination and state and federal governments to identify opportunities for reform. </p> <a class="read-more" href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/harmonisation/">Read more</a> </article> <article id="post-124" class="priority post-124 priorities type-priorities status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/passenger-rail/"> <div class="featured-image" style="background: url('https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_316536939-1024x683.jpeg');"> </div> </a> <h5> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/passenger-rail/"> Passenger Rail </a> </h5> <p>With city-shaping projects in Australia and New Zealand set to significantly increase capacity, the ARA’s advocacy continues to focus on growing patronage. Our members are committed to enhancing the customer experience by better understanding how to improve security, accessibility, information to customers and disruption management.</p> <p>Several significant rail projects are underway, including the Sydney Metro, Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop, Brisbane’s Cross River Rail, light rail expansions in ACT, NSW and Qld, Perth’s METRONET program and Auckland’s City Rail Link. </p> <a class="read-more" href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/passenger-rail/">Read more</a> </article> <article id="post-125" class="priority post-125 priorities type-priorities status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/moving-more-freight-on-rail/"> <div class="featured-image" style="background: url('https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/hero-background-Copy-1024x683.jpg');"> </div> </a> <h5> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/moving-more-freight-on-rail/"> Moving more freight on rail </a> </h5> <p>Promoting greater use of safe, sustainable rail to make the most of all modes of freight transport.</p> <a class="read-more" href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/moving-more-freight-on-rail/">Read more</a> </article> <article id="post-123" class="priority post-123 priorities type-priorities status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/supply-chain-resilience/"> <div class="featured-image" style="background: url('https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/ARA-Value-of-Rail-report_batched_ArcInfrastructure20170626_7003-1024x683.jpg');"> </div> </a> <h5> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/supply-chain-resilience/"> Supply chain resilience </a> </h5> <p>The Australian rail industry is experiencing a boom in investment. Improving the policies and processes that shape the rail industry now will help us make the most of this wave of investment to create a strong and sustainable industry for the long term.</p> <a class="read-more" href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/supply-chain-resilience/">Read more</a> </article> <article id="post-1909" class="priority post-1909 priorities type-priorities status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/response-to-covid-19/"> <div class="featured-image" style="background: url('https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_164120469-1024x683.jpeg');"> </div> </a> <h5> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/response-to-covid-19/"> Response to COVID-19 </a> </h5> <p>The rail industry has kept people and goods moving through the pandemic, with new COVIDsafe measures.</p> <a class="read-more" href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/response-to-covid-19/">Read more</a> </article> <article id="post-122" class="priority post-122 priorities type-priorities status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/technology/"> <div class="featured-image" style="background: url('https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_426867334-1024x683.jpg');"> </div> </a> <h5> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/technology/"> Technology </a> </h5> <p>Supporting greater innovation and technology adoption to drive efficiency, safety and productivity.</p> <a class="read-more" href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/technology/">Read more</a> </article> <article id="post-119" class="priority post-119 priorities type-priorities status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/safety/"> <div class="featured-image" style="background: url('https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_35097174-1024x819.jpeg');"> </div> </a> <h5> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/safety/"> Safety </a> </h5> <p>The ARA is working with governments, industry groups, private operators and unions to improve safety on our railway networks for both rail workers and the community. The National Level Crossing Safety Strategy 2023–2032 provides a blueprint for national actions needed to improve safety at railway crossings. </p> <a class="read-more" href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/safety/">Read more</a> </article> <article id="post-120" class="priority post-120 priorities type-priorities status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/skills-development/"> <div class="featured-image" style="background: url('https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/DJI_0010E-1024x682.jpg');"> </div> </a> <h5> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/skills-development/"> Skills development </a> </h5> <p>Preparing for the future of rail </p> <a class="read-more" href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/skills-development/">Read more</a> </article> <article id="post-118" class="priority post-118 priorities type-priorities status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/sustainability/"> <div class="featured-image" style="background: url('https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/sunset-train-road-163856-685x1024.jpeg');"> </div> </a> <h5> <a href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/sustainability/"> Sustainability </a> </h5> <p>Rail plays a critical role in the decarbonisation of transport and meeting Australia’s future Net Zero targets. Increasing the use of rail would reduce transport emissions while also cutting congestion, improving safety and supporting healthy communities. </p> <a class="read-more" href="https://ara.net.au/priorities/sustainability/">Read more</a> </article> </div> </div> </div> </article> </main> </div> </div> </div> <section class="key-contacts"> <div class="grid-container grid-parent"> <h3>Key contacts</h3> <div class="key-contacts-grid"> <div class="contact"> <a href="https://ara.net.au/about-us/staff/simon-bourke/"> <div class="avatar" style="background: url(https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/Simon-Bourke-.png);"> </div> </a> <div class="details"> <div class="name"> <h4><a href="https://ara.net.au/about-us/staff/simon-bourke/">Simon Bourke</a></h4> </div> <div class="position"> General Manager - Advocacy and New Zealand </div> <div class="contact-details"> <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e291808d97908987a2839083cc8c8796cc8397"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4a3928253f38212f0a2b382b64242f3e642b3f">[email protected]</span></a> <a href="tel:+61 437 176 308">+61 437 176 308</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="site-footer footer-bar-active footer-bar-align-right"> <div id="footer-widgets" class="site footer-widgets"> <div class="footer-widgets-container grid-container"> <div class="inside-footer-widgets"> <div class="footer-widget-1"> <aside id="media_image-3" class="widget inner-padding widget_media_image"><img width="276" height="80" src="https://ara.net.au/wp-content/uploads/logo-white.svg" class="image wp-image-38409 attachment-full size-full" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></aside><aside id="text-6" class="widget inner-padding widget_text"> <div class="textwidget"><p>We are the peak body for the rail sector in Australia and New Zealand.</p> <p>We represent more than 230 member organisations including passenger and freight operators, track owners and managers, suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and consultants. 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