The fragmentation of rail presents challenges for both existing and prospective rail operators. This report outlines the case for a more effective approach, with supporting legislation, to facilitate industry’s efforts to harmonise standards and realise the benefits of greater interoperability and a more efficient, safe and productive industry. It proposes three alternate pathways to harmonisation.

The Australian rail industry is at a critical juncture on its journey towards decarbonisation. This report seeks to identify the key challenges associated with decarbonising railways and provide government, industry and other stakeholders with a shared understanding of the actions required needed to progress the decarbonisation of rail operations.

This report builds on the findings of the ARA’s 'Towards a national local content policy' (2022) report, which highlighted the risks of failing to adopt a standardised approach to local content. It seeks to support the implementation of its recommendations at state level, and quantify the cost savings and productivity benefits that can be achieved...

This report examines the outlook for Australia’s railway construction and maintenance work for the next 10 years and presents the key drivers of activity at a national and state level.

This report argues that Australia will have to develop its multi-modal transport solutions, with light and heavy rail as its spine, to provide the solutions that Australia needs in shaping our cities and our regions into the future.