AUSTRALASIAN RAILWAY ASSOCIATION ( ARA )
Freight Pacific National
The Australasian Railway Association ( ARA ) is the peak body representing all passenger , freight , track operators and the wider rail supply industry in Australia , New Zealand and Indonesia .
Its fundamental purpose is to create an environment that will permit the Australasian rail industry to prosper . When issues arise that affect the whole industry , the ARA takes the lead facilitating an industry response .
The ARA is actively involved in the development of rail policy to ensure the industry ’ s views are represented . As well as shaping policy in the
areas of passenger , freight , rail safety regulatory reform , the environment , technology and research , the ARA is also involved in programs aimed at improving the productivity , capacity and overall safety of the Australasian rail industry .
Over the past busy year , the ARA has continued to advocate strongly on behalf of its membership to ensure greater prosperity of the rail industry throughout the region and to keep rail on the political agenda .
Through the collaboration and willingness to share knowledge and ideas , members in ARA ’ s Committees and Working Groups
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