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Australian capabilities
Australia has developed a cluster of key railway transport service providers and manufacturers - a very strong capability base to provide your rail technology solutions for the design, construction, manufacture, operation, maintenance and repair of railway transport systems.
If you are seeking leading technology providers or operators, the Australasian Railway Association member capability directory provides a profile of the capabilities of some of key companies located in Australia. In addition Australia has a large number of small and medium-sized companies that manufacture components and carry our maintenance and repair work.
You will also find of leading Australian suppliers on the Industry Capability Network Rail Directory.
If you are an overseas buyer, you will find leading Australian exporters in the Australian Railway Industry Corporation Members Directory.
Project opportunities
If you are looking for project opportunities throughout Australia or overseas you can search the Rail Directory, or this web site for rail projects on the go in Queensland.
The Australian Railway Industry Corporation is the peak industry export body of the Australian Railway Industry. ARIC is recognised internationally through its activities. If you are looking for export opportunities, ARIC leads missions into target markets and acts as the primary access to Australian capabilities in rail technologies, services, product manufacturing and supply.
What's happening in rail?
The significance of the rail industry to the Australian economy has been recognised by the Australian Government with the appointment of Mr Bruce Griffiths as the Rail Supplier Advocate. His role is to provide leadership and coordination to improve industry competitiveness and maximise opportunities for Australian rail suppliers. Under Bruce's leadership, the Australian rail industry has been actively engaged in the establishment of the rail development strategy. Seven key initiatives have been identified to address the challenges facing the rail industry, drive competitiveness and maximise opportunities. Each of these activities is integral to the other in constructing a holistic industry development strategy and a more sustainable Australian rail industry.
A profile of the Australian industry's key attributes is outlined below.
(Source: Railway Manufacturing Industry: A profile of the Railway Manufacturing Industry in Australia; Commonwealth of Australia, 2011)
