tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80499169363179634282024-02-08T11:24:38.769+11:00AusRAILinformahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521743512270443818noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-82042926572213238772013-04-05T10:49:00.004+11:002013-04-05T10:49:56.503+11:00AusRAIL blog relocating!Dear loyal readers,<br />
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We will be blogging from the <a href="http://informatransport.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Informa Transport blog</a> going forward here. The<a href="http://informatransport.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"> Informa Transport blo</a>g hosts a wide variety of exclusive interviews, articles, blog posts, white papers and infographics from the transport industry, be it rail, road, maritime or aviation.<br />
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We hope to see you there, and thank you for your continuing support and readership!<br />
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Kind regards<br />
The AusRAIL team<br />
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<br />AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-56170543516394235102013-02-04T10:05:00.003+11:002013-02-04T10:05:41.223+11:00AusRAIL 2012: The lowdown on the highlightsHappy new year everyone! We can't believe it's February already!<br />
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Team AusRAIL finally edited the video highlights for AusRAIL 2012. If you were there, try to spot yourself. If you weren't there, here's a chance for you to see what you missed out.<br />
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During previous AusRAIL events, we realised that sometimes people queue for a long time to have a simple question answered ie which rooms are the technical streams being held, dress code, social function venues, dietary requirements notification...<br />
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To save our attendees' time, we have created an Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on our website to answer the most asked questions about AusRAIL 2012, from dress code to conference agenda to media and social media.<br />
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So, if you have what you think is a simple and common question, <a href="http://www.ausrail.com/ausrail-2012-frequently-asked-questions?utm_source=faq&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ausrail" target="_blank">please refer to our FAQ section before you wait in line</a>!<br />
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Looking forward to next week! <br />
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With only 5 weeks to go before <b><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/?utm_source=bryannyeinterview&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ausrail" target="_blank">AusRAIL</a> </b>commences, we manage to catch up with <b>Bryan Nye, CEO of the Australasian Railway Association</b>, as he explains the <b>AusRAIL 2012</b> theme, <b>Rail's Role in Society</b>, and what to expect at
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1. (0:05) AusRAIL is
being held this year in Canberra for the first time in 2012, how can
being in Australia's political heartland enhance the dialogue between
the industry and government?<br />
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2. (0:26) The theme for the program this
year is 'Rail's role in society' -- how has the role of rail evolved in
recent years and how do you see it evolving over say the next 20 years
in Australia?<br />
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3. (1:04) Awareness of rail and its benefits is spreading,
but competition for infrastructure funding with road is a challenge,
with road investment often seen as politically more favourable. How can
rail increase its importance in the lives of our population and become
the mode of transport to lead us into the future?<br />
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4. (1:40) Increasing
productivity, and doing more with what we have are major challenges
across Australia, how is the rail industry working to improve efficiency
and deliver productivity gains for society?<br />
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5. (2:41) Finally, AusRAIL
is nearly with us again, what can we expect from the event this year and
what do you hope the key outcomes will be? AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-89044848159320250752012-09-12T11:41:00.000+10:002012-10-04T15:58:27.471+10:00RTAA technical stream<span style="color: #111111; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">We have finalised the details of the RTAA technical stream schedule on the new
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Here are some links of interest to help you plan your visit to AusRAIL 2012:<br />
• Conference registration is open – <a href="http://www.ausrail.com/ausrail-2012/registration?utm_source=ausrailblog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ausrailblog" target="_blank">book here</a><br />
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• Can’t make it to the conference but like to visit the exhibition and meet with colleagues and clients? <a href="http://www.ausrail.com/forms/exhibition-entry-rego-form/view?utm_source=ausrailblog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ausrailblog" target="_blank">Register your free exhibition pass here</a>.<br />
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• Maximise your networking opportunities by <a href="http://www.ausrail.com/ausrail-2012/registration?utm_source=ausrailblog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ausrailblog" target="_blank">booking a place at the Gala Dinner here</a>.<br />
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• Find out <a href="http://www.ausrail.com/downloads/pdf/P12M01-AusRAIL-latest-brochure.pdf/view?utm_source=ausrailblog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ausrailblog" target="_blank">which technical stream you’d like to hear at the conference here</a>.<br />
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• Which exhibitors would you like to meet this year? See the <a href="http://www.ausrail.com/downloads/pdf/AusRAIL-2012-Latest-Floorplan.pdf?utm_source=ausrailblog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ausrailblog" target="_blank">full list of exhibitors here</a>.<br />
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• <a href="http://events.lido.com.au/default.aspx?id=b5b364hk3401" target="_blank">Book your accommodation here</a>.<br />
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Let us know if you have any questions!AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-40407686236834983372012-07-30T15:28:00.000+10:002012-07-30T15:28:44.180+10:00AusRAIL 2012 Program Released<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The two-day agenda sees the return of the <b>Rail Constructors panel</b>, four excellent parallel technical streams focusing on the latest innovations in the rail industry for <b>Coping with Capacity</b>, plus a number of highly anticipated sessions examining how rail plays its role in Australian society, and of course the annual <b>CEO Forum</b>.<br />
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There are plenty of networking opportunities too:<br />
- Welcome reception<br />
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- Gala Dinner<br />
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<a href="http://www.ausrail.com/downloads/pdf/P12M01-AusRAIL-latest-brochure.pdf/view?utm_source=ausrailbrochure&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ausrailbrochure" target="_blank">Download the AusRAIL 2012 program today</a>!AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-32921019427779184772012-06-29T14:16:00.001+10:002012-06-29T14:16:56.168+10:00AusRAIL 2012 Agenda PreviewJune is the month that sees the AusRAIL agenda come together.<br /><br />AusRAIL eNews has the inside track on three of the papers being prepared for the conference program which will be delivered on the afternoon of the 27th November.<br /><br />The IRSE has accepted a submission from the ARTC and Lockheed Martin to deliver an update on their Advanced train management system.
The session in November will provide the latest on the projects status, objectives and status as well as an insight into the lab and field based test results.
Speakers:<br /><b>Andrew Kitto</b>, ATMS Performance Manager, ARTC<br /><b>Blaine Groves</b>, ATMS System Architect, Lockheed Martin<br />
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<br /><br />As part of the RTAA call for papers process Frank Johnson, and Julian Sharp of the Glenfield Junction Alliance are preparing a paper on the Glenfield Southern Junction Flyover.
The paper and presentation will provide the audience with an insight into the key role of methods planning in the successful construction of the Southern Flyover for the Glenfield Transport Interchange, the first stage of the NSW Government’s South West Rail Link project.
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<br /><b>Frank Johnson</b>, Commissioning and Integration Manager, Glenfield Junction Alliance
<br /><b>Julian Sharp</b>, Rail Operations Manager, Macmahon Rail (formerly GJA Alliance Manager)<br />
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<br />The RTSA stream will feature a presentation based on a paper from Michael Magney, examining the Northern Sydney Freight Corridor Program.
The paper discusses the process that was undertaken to find the best solution to address the issues facing the transportation of freight on the Main North Line, and prepare the line for the anticipated tripling of the current freight task over the next 10 years.
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<br /><b>Michael Magney</b>, Director, Project Development, Transport for NSWAusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-68554897294073134192012-05-30T12:00:00.000+10:002012-06-01T09:01:48.030+10:00AusRAIL 2012 AccommodationAccommodation for <b><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/?utm_source=accommodation&utm_medium=wordpress-ausrailblog&utm_campaign=accommodation" target="_blank">AusRAIL</a></b> always book up way in advance.<br />
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That’s why we are giving you the hotel options now so you can plan your trip smoothly.
Click on the map below to see a list of hotels which we have secured block bookings with.
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For information about the event venue and how to get there, please visit <b><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/venue?utm_source=accommodation&utm_medium=wordpress-ausrailblog&utm_campaign=accommodation">www.ausrail.com/venue</a></b>.AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-3744835844987449442012-05-01T16:30:00.002+10:002012-05-01T16:31:54.794+10:00Picking the brains of Optus' Paulo Froes<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="" id="parent-fieldname-description">We had the opportunity
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Customer Experience - Corporate at Optus at <b><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/?utm_source=paulofroesinterview&utm_medium=wordpress-ausrailblog&utm_campaign=paulofroesinterview" target="_blank">AusRAIL</a> PLUS 2011</b>. </span></div>
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1. Paulo, this is your first experience of <b>AusRAIL</b>, how have you found the event so far?<br />
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One of the core themes of the event this year is Customer Relations,
and you will be addressing the conference on this issue, what is your
main message to the rail industry on how to better identify and provide
for the needs of its customers?<br />
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3. Your role at Optus is a
relatively new one, why have they taken the step of creating a role that
focuses specifically on the customer experience?<br />
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4. Innovation is the other theme for <b>AusRAIL </b>this
year, it is often seen as crucial to the future of a business, but a
well-placed customer focused strategy can be just as effective at
driving a business forward, what do you see as the main benefits to a
business of adopting a customer centric approach?<br />
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5. Finally
Paulo, if you were to give the rail industry one key message to take
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DECADES of debate are threatening to destroy the chances of Australia
securing a High Speed Rail (HSR) network and the desperately needed
alternative to Sydney’s only Airport, says Australasian Railway
Association CEO Bryan Nye.<br />
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He said the “do nothing” approach will
see Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Gold Coast grow into mega cities
crippled by congestion and governments will continue to struggle to
provide the necessary infrastructure to support them.<br />
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“I’ve read
the government report on the need for a second Sydney International
Airport and it’s clear that airport capacity constraints need to be
addressed to meet expected growth in international flights,” Mr Nye
said.<br />
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“However, what is missing from the current debate is the
impact and benefit of a high speed rail network connecting our East
Coast cities.<br />
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“World experience shows that a 350km/hr high speed
rail link between Sydney and Melbourne with a travel time of two hours
and 50 minutes would see 60 per cent of travellers change to rail<br />
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“The
Sydney to Canberra distance would see high speed rail become the
dominant mode of transport on that leg “This shift to rail would free up
the desperately needed air paths and runway slots into and out of
Sydney airport."<br />
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High Speed Rail can provide alternative solutions for an early construction of a second Sydney airport. <br />
“A 30 minute high speed rail trip could provide access to an alternate airport within a 200km radius of Sydney,” Mr Nye said.<br />
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“It could also provide overflow capacity through the existing Canberra
and Newcastle Airports.” Goulburn Mulwaree Council is advocating
strongly for a HSR link through the region, saying improved transport
access will bring people closer to employment markets.<br />
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In a
submission to the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan, Council stated:
“HSR is popular in parts of Asia and Europe and has proven to be a
viable transport option.” <br />
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The council argued that given the
federal government had commissioned the phase two study on possible
routes, it was “appropriate” that the state government now actively
promoted and reinforced the HSR’s importance to the NSW economy and as a
catalyst for regional growth.AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-20658988515732842332012-03-29T10:26:00.001+11:002012-03-29T10:28:43.029+11:00Matthew Rait from Siemens pictures the future of rail<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="259" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_u8lyoi5b_8?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_u8lyoi5b_8?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="259" width="450"></embed></object></div><br /><br />We had the opportunity to interview <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matthew Rait, Picture the Future: Mobility Market Analyst from Siemens</span> at <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/?utm_source=MatthewRaitinterview&utm_medium=Wordpress-ausrailblog&utm_campaign=MatthewRaitinterview">AusRAIL</a> PLUS 2011</span>.<br /><br />1. Matthew, your role at Siemens is Picture the Future Market Analyst, can you tell us what the future holds for rail?<br />2. What do you see as our key challenges in relation to mobility in the future?<br />3. And following on from that, what will be the costs to us as a nation if we don't address these challenges in the most appropriate way?<br />4. What examples of mobility solutions have you studied from elsewhere in the world that Australia could learn from?<br />5. Finally Matthew, how have you found <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL </span>this year, and why do you feel it is such a key event in the rail industry calendar?<br /><br />Happy to hear your thoughts!AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-80511124769870151122012-03-07T15:32:00.007+11:002012-03-08T09:01:28.365+11:00Further developments on the ARTC’s ATMS Project<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="" id="parent-fieldname-description">"Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) development of a unique, next-generation signalling system could revolutionise the way freight is moved throughout Australia," <a href="http://www.railexpress.com.au/archive/2011/june/june-1st-2011-1/artcs-bold-plan-to-double-capacity-of-intrastate-freight-network"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jennifer Perry, Editor of Rail Express</span></a>, May 2011.<br /><br />Mike van de Worp, Executive General Manager Technical Services at the Australian Rail Track Corporation and Blaine Groves, Rail Systems Chief Architect at Lockheed Martin gave a joined presentation at <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ausrail.com/?utm_source=atmspost&utm_medium=wordpress-ausrailblogger&utm_campaign=atmspost">AusRAIL</a> last year about the progress of the ATMS program. <a href="http://www.atms.artc.com.au/_docs/AusRail%20Conference%20November%202011%20-%20Presentation.pdf">Download the presentation here</a>.<br /><br /><br /></span></div><br /><object height="270" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.zdnet.com.au/videos/embed/22583426/"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.zdnet.com.au/videos/embed/22583426/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="270" width="480"></embed></object></div><br /><span class="" id="parent-fieldname-description"><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.zdnet.com.au/artc-digital-track-project-chugs-ahead-339333182.htm">Article from ZDNet</a>:</span><br /></span>The Australian Rail Track Association (ARTC) is set to finish the proof-of-concept phase and sign off on the business case for an ambitious project to digitise Australia's train-signal network using Telstra's Next G network as its transmission backbone.<br /><br />The ARTC is responsible for the maintenance and ongoing management of Australia's interstate gauge track, and it laid out plans for the digitisation of the analog point network in 2009. The ARTC signed a $73.2 million contract with US defence giant Lockheed Martin for a train-management platform to fit snugly into the ARTC's new Advanced Track Management System (ATMS), which would see traditional points abolished and block-style train-allocation systems revised.<br /><br />Steve Bogdanov, technology and infrastructure manager with the ARTC, explained the current system to a Gartner datacentre summit in Sydney yesterday. He said that when a freight train runs along the interstate train corridor, the ARTC will give that locomotive a "block", which consists of one stopping distance and a safety margin.<br /><br />Trains are not allowed to stray into other trains' safety blocks for safety purposes, with each block measured by analog points that communicate a train's position back to the ARTC's control room. A new block isn't allocated until a train passes an analog point.<br /><br />Under the new ATMS, Bogdanov said, digital points will change the way that blocks are allocated, such that a block moves with a train instead of waiting for a train to pass a point, making more efficient use of the track. This relies on instructions being relayed to train drivers in real time. Instructions can include speed limiting, directional authority (like moving a slower train into a siding for overtaking), switch settings and route clearances.<br /><br />More active decisions about speed and route management will result in greater fuel efficiency for train operators, and lead to less wear and tear on a train from constant stopping and starting and better safety for rail staff working on tracks.<br /><br />Capacity on the rail network is also set to increase under the ATMS, as trains will be able to operate closer to each other thanks to new point-signalling equipment that will relay a train's exact position back to base, using Telstra's Next G network.<br /><br />The benefits from ATMS are also likely to flow onto Australia's road network, Bogdanov said.<br /><br />"We expect to significantly reduce stop-start movements, and are able to shift some freight off the roads, resulting in lower environmental impact," he told the Sydney conference.<br /><br />Thanks to a previous project that saw six different train driver radios unified as one in-cab communications box, Telstra and the ARTC struck a deal that saw 88 new Next G-capable mobile towers built across the Nullarbor Plain and in the south of New South Wales, meaning that the ARTC's entire interstate track network is now covered by what Bogdanov calls a "rich, data-capable 3G network".<br /><br />The ARTC is now wrapping up its proof of concept for the ATMS on tracks north of Adelaide. Bogdanov told ZDNet Australia at the summit that the business case for the full roll-out of ATMS will progress over the coming weeks.<a href="http://www.atms.artc.com.au/_docs/AusRail%20Conference%20November%202011%20-%20Presentation.pdf"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a>AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-19142895450827019212012-02-23T10:13:00.002+11:002012-02-23T10:16:39.022+11:00Lance Hockridge: The role of rail in Australia's future development<div style="text-align: center;"><object width="450" height="259"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bmk34_D69cw?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Bmk34_D69cw?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="450" height="259"></embed></object></div><br /><br />We were lucky enough to have caught up with Lance Hockridge, the new Chairman of the Australasian Railway Association at <a href="http://www.ausrail.com/?utm_source=lanceinterview&utm_medium=blog-ausrail&utm_campaign=lanceinterview"><span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span></a> and had a quick chat.<br /><br />1. Lance, this is your first <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL </span>as the new Chairman of the Australasian Railway Association, how do you see the role of rail in Australia's future economic and social development evolving under your Chairmanship?<br /><br />2. You will be addressing <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span> in a number of capacities, one of these sees you deliver a presentation that looks at how the industry needs to respond to the needs of their customers, do you feel the industry puts enough emphasis on this issue?<br /><br />3. It's already been nearly a year since QR National floated, what has been the main challenge in dealing with dividing of the original business, and the transition to a private company?<br /><br />4. Since it has floated a number of challenges have presented themselves for QR National, not least the disruptions caused by the flooding in Queensland at the start of the year, how have these incidents impacted your original vision for the business?<br /><br />5. Finally Lance, <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL </span>continues to grow and this year is the largest on record, why do you feel this event is so valuable to the industry and its development?<br /><br /><br />Looking forward to your comments!AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-8849497854655139082012-01-11T16:48:00.000+11:002012-01-11T16:48:41.970+11:00Bryan Nye wraps up AusRAIL PLUS 2011Another <a href="http://www.ausrail.com/"><b>AusRAIL</b></a> goes past but not without <b>Bryan Nye, the CEO of the Australasian Railway Association</b> giving us the key messages, highlights and feedback from the members.<br />
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<b>5000 rail industry professionals</b> gathered at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre last month, for three days of knowledge sharing, networking and business development at <b>AusRAIL PLUS 2011.</b><br />
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The biggest <b>AusRAIL </b>event to-date welcomed 1000 conference attendees, 5000 unique exhibition visitors and 345 exhibiting companies, all under the roof of 15000sqm of exhibition floor space over three days.<br />
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The RTAA Yellow Tie Dinner catered for over 1100 guests while over 800 guests dined and networked at the Gala Dinner where the ARA Annual Rail Industry Awards for Excellence were announced.<br />
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Bryan Nye wraps it up at <b>AusRAIL PLUS 2011</b> below.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="259" width="450"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pBMsJgNF1gQ?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pBMsJgNF1gQ?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" height="259" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div>informahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521743512270443818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-9254415538115749232011-12-01T11:17:00.008+11:002011-12-01T11:33:31.127+11:00How do you dry 300 umbrellas?<div style="text-align: left;">It was forecasted to rain on the few days that <b>AusRAIL PLUS 2011</b><span class="Apple-style-span"> was on. However, the weather gods were kind to us 2.5 days out of the 3 full <b>AusRAIL </b>days. Alas, towards the end of the <b>AusRAIL Gala Dinner</b>, it started to pour when everyone was leaving.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>But not to fear - as a genius on<b> Team AusRAIL</b> had a great idea to hire umbrellas if we needed to.</div><div><br /></div><div>And lo and behold, 300 umbrellas were provided to shield our dinner guests to the train station and to the cab stand!</div><div><br /></div><div>A few photos taken during the rain...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaa0v7h_4Y7lDRsbduuC3tkjKqbNlRQ1DLFS5TAWSuN4ryNTdm6y8zU3COW0kjvWkKZofuVjbf2FodnAJ_ja_Kk7sUvtxNsRmG5T51eiIYL9fh3sYj_i1LW36gy8yHgo0goeiiN4JEhYwW/s320/IMG_0861.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680949649576145506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1YzJb5CMI3_Mlz8gcuuV2IWBj0HwmiqKlsKKStzLcXhu1Vfpc9vCAvrPJtkp-UX-fg7Yw8z78wQe-zeJTfuDagVaCnELIcjSk0uQNqimeJSdvHfIluc6x9LnSfYtwzvUwD9jtGYCcs0X7/s1600/IMG_0864.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1YzJb5CMI3_Mlz8gcuuV2IWBj0HwmiqKlsKKStzLcXhu1Vfpc9vCAvrPJtkp-UX-fg7Yw8z78wQe-zeJTfuDagVaCnELIcjSk0uQNqimeJSdvHfIluc6x9LnSfYtwzvUwD9jtGYCcs0X7/s320/IMG_0864.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680950403825135218" /></a><div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And... the answer to the question...</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MGU7Y96fTBObdAiH-fGVzTwocBJR-O0GRUuAhXtITteCawfd5IR3k3SskJXsdecjbXVu7bF3510uzW_jiwcPZwoA8vaB9VJwZdEMpRJsOQr1PWuD3P2-oLHGjvlN44Jl1WZCnIqRky5t/s320/IMG_Brollies1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680950636812822354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; 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margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(photos courtesy of Hire An Umbrella)</i></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Well done<b> Team AusRAIL</b> and thank you very much <a href="http://www.hire-an-umbrella.com.au/"><b>Hire An Umbrella</b></a>!</div>AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-30263675034738040642011-11-29T12:11:00.002+11:002011-11-29T12:24:20.441+11:00Channel Ten Brisbane covers AusRAIL PLUS 2011One of the topics discussed at <b><a href="http://www.ausrail.com">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</a></b> was the future of transport, led by the release of Siemens latest research paper entitled ‘<b>Picture the Future</b>’.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9UBw5_Ge1Yk?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="274" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" style="background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></embed></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This video is a courtesy of <b>Channel Ten network</b> - <b><a href="http://www.ten.com.au">www.ten.com.au</a></b></i></div>AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-34817829486291786722011-11-28T10:47:00.003+11:002011-11-28T11:14:33.942+11:00AusRAIL PLUS 2011 in the news<a href="http://www.ausrail.com"><span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span></a> was very successful with the plenary sessions filled with announcements of changes about many items, for example the restructure at QR National, the launch of the TrackSafe Foundation and Siemens asking us to picture the future of rail with them. <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span> also became a central event to launch products and services by UGL and GE Transportation amongst others.<br /><br />To give you a gist of some of the key releases at <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span>, here they are in the news:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.railexpress.com.au/archive/2011/november/november-23rd-2011/other-top-stories-1/ausrail-plus-2011-innovation-customer-relations">AusRAIL conference themes 'timely reminders' to industry</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.railexpress.com.au/archive/2011/november/november-23rd-2011/top-stories/keeping-our-people-safe">Keeping our people safe</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.railexpress.com.au/archive/2011/november/november-23rd-2011/momentum-builds-for-high-speed-rail">Momentum builds for high-speed rail</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.railjournal.com/newsflash/australian-rail-industry-launches-tracksafe-foundation-1395.html">Australian rail industry launches TrackSafe Foundation</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/tracksafe-foundation-to-address-rail-safety-challenges/archiv/2011/11.html">TrackSAFE Foundation to address rail safety challenges</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/australia-celebrates-national-rail-day/archiv/2011/11.html">Australia celebrates National Rail Day</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.qbr.com.au/news/articleid/77101.aspx">UK talent heads to Brisbane for AusRAIL</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.rail.co/2011/11/24/ugl-ge-transportation-celebrate-australian-launch-of-powerhaul-series-locomotive/">UGL & GE Transportation celebrate Australian launch of PowerHaul Series locomotive</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.railjournal.com/newsflash/ugl-and-ge-launch-new-locomotive-at-ausrail-1396.html">UGL and GE launch new narrow-gauge PowerHaul at AusRail</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/australasian-railway-association-visitors-invited-to-witness-future-of-rail/">Australasian Railway Association, visitors invited to witness future of rail</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/qr-chief-quits-for-top-freight-job/story-fn7kjcme-1226205369713">Queensland Rail chief executive Paul Scurrah quits to work for QR National</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.railjournal.com/newsflash/qr-national-announces-structural-reforms-1399.html">QR National announces structural reform</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.railjournal.com/newsflash/leighton-and-swietelsky-launch-track-maintenance-jv-1398.html">Leighton and Swietelsky launch track maintenance JV</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111121006103/en/Public-Transport-Authority-Adopts-Mincom%E2%80%99s-Next-Generation-Solution">Public Transport Authority Adopts Mincom’s Next-Generation Solution for Enterprise Asset Management and Enterprise Resource Planning</a><br /><br /><br />Were you at <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span>? Share your experience with us!AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-24842858158881192192011-11-23T11:51:00.002+11:002011-11-23T11:59:53.073+11:00Public Transport Authority Adopts Mincom’s Next-Generation Solution for Enterprise Asset Management and Enterprise Resource Planning<i>Public transport provider continues to support reliability, safety and productivity of its buses, ferries and trains with Mincom Ellipse 8 solution for asset, work management and field enablement.</i><br /><br />Mincom Transit Forum, <a href="http://www.ausrail.com">AusRAIL Plus 2011</a>, Brisbane, Australia — Mincom, now part of ABB and a leading global provider of software and services to asset-intensive industries, today announced a significant new contract with the Public Transport Authority (PTA) of Western Australia.<br /><br />Under the agreement, Mincom will support a substantial upgrade of the asset-management processes of the PTA, which provides integrated road, rail and ferry services in the greater metropolitan area of Perth (the State capital), as well as rail and coach services throughout regional Western Australia.<br /><br />By upgrading to Mincom Ellipse 8, one of the industry’s most modern, mobile-enabled Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions for asset-intensive businesses, the PTA can optimize its asset-management processes, which will help to minimize asset failures and improve productivity.<br /><br />Mincom Ellipse 8 will also integrate with PTA’s Geographical Information System (GIS), delivering full geospatial visibility of its assets and significantly enhancing decision-making capabilities. By geo-tagging assets and events in order to detect patterns and dispatch resources, conditions observed in the field can be quickly and reliably shared, enabling the organization to respond more quickly to delays and interruptions, and bring services back online quickly.<br /><br />“With thousands of people relying on our assets every day to get them to their destinations safely, it is essential we adopt powerful asset-management technology based on modern best practices,” said Kevin Kirk, executive director, finance and contracts at the PTA. “Upgrading to Mincom Ellipse 8 enables us to further improve our administrative processes, capital spending and project budgeting by consolidating data to achieve a single source of information about our assets.”<br /><br />The PTA’s asset-management processes will be further enhanced through its adoption of the Mincom Mobility field-enablement solution, which extends asset management and business processes into the field, where the work is being performed. By implementing mobile applications, such as Mincom Mobile Inspector and Mobile Worker, as well as the Mincom Permit to Work safety solution, PTA can connect its asset maintenance workers directly to critical business systems in the field using mobile devices such as laptops, tablets and PDAs.<br /><br />“With more than 30 years of experience serving asset-intensive industries, Mincom understands the critical nature of transit businesses responsible for managing many different types of assets across multiple modes of transport – from fixed assets and equipment to buses, ferries, trains and railway infrastructure,” said John Moran, Mincom’s regional vice president of public infrastructure. “We’re pleased to expand upon our 20-year partnership with the PTA to ensure the agency continues to leverage best practices, maximizing the value of its assets while ensuring the safety of its passengers and workers.”<br /><br />Mincom Ellipse is one of the most comprehensive EAM and ERP solutions designed expressly for industries with asset-intensive operating environments, such as transportation. Mincom Ellipse provides companies in asset-heavy industries with a fully integrated and mobile-enabled suite of business-critical applications that improves return on assets, while also addressing the challenges inherent in remote and geographically dispersed operations that distinguish these industries from corporate-office environments.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.mincom.com/en/company/news/press/20111121-publictransit.aspx">Mincom</a>AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-48473531681583435662011-11-23T10:36:00.002+11:002011-11-23T10:38:49.035+11:00National rail safety bodyPlans to form a new national rail safety body are being discussed in Brisbane.<br /><br />Discussions are taking place at the <a href="http://www.ausrail.com"><b>AusRail PLUS</b></a> conference being held at Brisbane’s Convention Centre.<br /><br />Brian Nye is CEO of the Australasian Railway Association and joined the program to talk on the issue.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2011/11/national-rail-safety-body-22nd-november-2011.html">Listen to the audio file here.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Source: ABC Brisbane</span>AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-51677512269303764002011-11-23T10:04:00.003+11:002011-11-23T10:07:11.028+11:00UGL and GE Transportation launch PowerHaul Series Locomotive at AusRAIL PLUS 2011<div><b>UGL and GE Transportation Celebrate the Australian Launch of the PowerHaul Series Locomotive at AusRail</b></div><div><br /></div>Sydney: UGL Limited (ASX: UGL) and GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric<br />Company (NYSE: GE), today introduced its new PowerHaul Series locomotive<br />(PH37ACmai) at AusRail Plus 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. AusRail is the largest rail<br />exhibition in the southern hemisphere attracting more than 4,000 attendees and over 300<br />exhibitors.<div><br />The 3700HP AC locomotive is designed to be UGL and GE’s most fuel-efficient and<br />emissions capable diesel-electric freight locomotive. The locomotive’s technical specification<br />will meet both heavy haul and high speed freight requirements across the Queensland and<br />Western Australian narrow gauge rail networks.<br /><br /></div><div>UGL Managing Director & CEO Richard Leupen said: “We have undertaken significant<br />investment, along with GE, to develop a narrow gauge locomotive product that represents a<br />considerable advancement in locomotive power technology. The PowerHaul Series<br />locomotive will provide customers with substantial improvements in haulage capability,<br />emissions, fuel-efficiency, power and reliability.”<br /><br /></div><div>“Even before the announcement of the carbon tax in Australia, meeting emissions<br />requirements was a critical consideration in the locomotive design process and was driven<br />by the increasing focus of emissions and new regulatory requirements from other parts of<br />the world” added Mr Leupen.<br /><br /></div><div>The PowerHaul Series has been designed to meet the emissions requirements stipulated by<br />EU Stage IIIA and can be adapted to meet Stage IIIB. The PowerHaul Series reduces CO2<br />emissions by up to 6% compared to current operating fleet averages. The locomotive can<br />also deliver a 6% reduction in fuel consumption compared to current operating fleet<br />averages in its class.<br /><br /></div><div>GE Transportation has successfully delivered PowerHaul Series locomotives to the UK for<br />Freightliner who labelled it the Class 70. The UK version of the PowerHaul is somewhat<br />different in appearance to the PH37ACmai to be built by UGL in their Australian based<br />manufacturing facilities, though the technology employed “under the skin” is the same. The<br />deployment of the Class 70 has enabled Freightliner to haul longer trains with quicker<br />running times for both coal and intermodal freight operations in the UK.<br /><br /></div><div>The PowerHaul Series will be the second locomotive available to the Australian rail market<br />from UGL’s portfolio of freight rolling stock products to be GE ecomagination qualified.<br /><br /></div><div>William (Mickey) Kovacs, GE Transportation’s Managing Director ANZ & Asia Pacific,<br />explains: “Ecomagination is a GE-wide commitment to developing technology designed to<br />help customers satisfy environmental challenges, to maximize performance and reduce<br />cost.”</div><div><br /></div><div>“GE has developed a wide variety of rail-specific, environmentally capable technologies<br />which are ecomagination qualified and available through UGL in Australia. These include<br />among others the Evolution Series locomotive, and now, the PowerHaul Series locomotive.”<br /><br /></div><div>Since 2008, UGL and GE have delivered close to seventy advanced heavy haul Evolution<br />Series locomotives to Rio Tinto Iron Ore who recently ordered an additional thirteen to<br />support its mining operations in Australia’s Pilbara region.<br /><br /></div><div>Mr Leupen said: “The introduction of the PowerHaul Series locomotive is another example of<br />UGL’s commitment to provide customers with cleaner, more efficient rail technologies in the<br />Australian resources and freight industries and is testament to our longstanding partnership<br />with GE which provides customers with access to the latest technological advancements.</div>AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-64735679011445210182011-11-23T08:33:00.003+11:002011-11-23T08:42:42.899+11:00Rolling stock specialists join Aurecon<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5jWew32WEn_De5cMhYxLoWdJ87U-kYnqFaBSkNTpYd93t6e5bKjHudj04Hr_4WYF4PzMMLnDLZc5kpDzeZIy0mN73sW6M_WzBKdAFQBkBU73RoUwjFD7aqfal9SME8jgf-m5XDmma5SF/s1600/Hoskins_Chris%255B1%255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 157px; height: 200px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677938116977871922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5jWew32WEn_De5cMhYxLoWdJ87U-kYnqFaBSkNTpYd93t6e5bKjHudj04Hr_4WYF4PzMMLnDLZc5kpDzeZIy0mN73sW6M_WzBKdAFQBkBU73RoUwjFD7aqfal9SME8jgf-m5XDmma5SF/s200/Hoskins_Chris%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a>22 November 2011 - Aurecon, has appointed Chris Hoskin and Ahsan Khan to help develop its rolling stock capability across Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.<br /><br />Aurecon’s Transport Services Leader, David Ness said, “Aurecon has one of the largest and most experienced <a href="http://www.aurecongroup.com/en/Expertise/Rail.aspx">rail design teams</a> in Australia and a very strong and proven capability designing and supporting the delivery of major fixed rail infrastructure. Developing our rolling stock capability strengthens our service offering in the rail market and allows us to provide our clients with total, integrated rail engineering capability.”<br /><br />Chris Hoskin has a broad range of experience in vehicle procurement, product design and development. He works actively with customers and has led new train procurement evaluation teams, and design projects, both in the modern and heritage rail industry. He holds particular expertise in passenger rolling stock strategy and redesign and holds extensive global rail experience having worked on rail projects in Asia Pacific, the UK, Europe and the USA.<br /><br />“Chris’ experience on high profile procurement projects such as Waratah, Matangi and <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkKp7w7XUgutwhhS7Is3Jsuivze0jivf7J9tol67N88fASus_2hVF9lZL4Ked-PaWpCeNYDoD2epJOO2KomqohIaETgBLH8atqs32LE4UWFWh9y14KnilBRCcPIaWAGUeiwWTDokhM7PE/s1600/Ahsan_Khan.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 157px; height: 200px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677938434878909586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkKp7w7XUgutwhhS7Is3Jsuivze0jivf7J9tol67N88fASus_2hVF9lZL4Ked-PaWpCeNYDoD2epJOO2KomqohIaETgBLH8atqs32LE4UWFWh9y14KnilBRCcPIaWAGUeiwWTDokhM7PE/s200/Ahsan_Khan.jpg" /></a>Auckland’s new EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) projects, as well as Transport for NSW, RailCorp 2040, Western Express, and Queensland Rail Traveltrain strategy development projects will bring additional depth of expertise to Aurecon’s team and clients,” said Ness.<br /><br />Chris is also a Chartered Engineer and Honorary Secretary of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in New South Wales.<br /><br />“Ahsan Khan will bring experience in heavy haul rolling stock engineering including project and contract management, rolling stock asset creation and acquisition. He also has experience in regulatory and energy efficiency opportunity laws, assisting clients with energy assessments, opportunity identification and detailed opportunity analysis,” said Ness.<br /><br />Equipped with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Engineering Sciences, Ahsan has spent over six years working within the Queensland rail industry which included major build projects such as acquisition of 5020 and 4400 class locomotives.<br /><br />“I am excited to further my career with a renowned engineering consultancy and look forward to harnessing and developing my skills to provide rail solutions to Aurecon clients,” said Khan.<br /><br />Aurecon has a multi-disciplinary and highly skilled team contributing to the efficient movement of freight, goods and people across Australia and globally dedicated to the challenge of moving rail forward and into the future.<br /><br />“I am looking forward to working with the Aurecon team, to lead and develop the Rolling Stock capability further, engaging with clients, and working alongside them to provide first class solutions to their problems,” said Hoskin.</div>AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-26066533328393729412011-11-22T11:56:00.002+11:002011-11-22T12:06:10.295+11:00Downer Bombardier secures contract with Western Australia's Public Transport Authority<div><div>Exciting news - <a href="http://www.ausrail.com/downer-press-releases/ASX%20Announcement%20PTA%20Maint.pdf/view">Read the full article here</a>.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div>AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-79597922647436878502011-11-18T12:19:00.002+11:002011-11-18T12:28:08.896+11:00Counting down to AusRAIL PLUS 2011<a href="http://www.ausrail.com/?utm_source=ausrail-countingdown&utm_medium=ausrail-blog&utm_campaign=ausrail-countingdown"><span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span></a> commences next Tuesday 22nd Nov at Brisbane's Convention & Exhibition Centre.<br /><br />Themed Innovation and Customer Relations, <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span> will be the largest <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL</span> held to date.<br />- 100 senior and technical rail executives addressing the conference agenda<br />- Over 330 exhibiting companies filling 15000sqm of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre<br />- Over 1000 representatives from across the rail spectrum attending the conference<br />- Over 3000 trade visitors moving through the exhibition hall<br /><br />During the three days, speakers from all over the world will deliver presentations on cutting edge developments in customer relations and the very latest innovations essential to the future of rail including:<br /><br />- Technology and IT<br />- Engineering<br />- Signalling and communications<br />- Environment and sustainability<br />- Below rail infrastructure and maintenance<br />- Rolling stock<br />- R&D<br />- Safety<br />- Supply and manufacturing<br /><br />Highlights of <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span> include:<br />- Rail Suppliers CEO Forum<br />- AusRAIL PLUS 2011 exhibition with over 300 companies<br />- ARAs AusRAIL PLUS Gala Dinner<br />- RTAAs AusRAIL PLUS Yellow Tie Dinner<br /><br />A few quick links:<br /><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/?utm_source=ausrail-countingdown&utm_medium=ausrail-blog&utm_campaign=ausrail-countingdown"><span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011 Official Website</span></a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://conference.informa.com.au/P11M02-SocialMedia/brochure-download/.ashx?utm_source=ausrail-countingdown&utm_medium=ausrail-blog&utm_campaign=ausrail-countingdown"><span style="font-weight: bold;">To download the latest AusRAIL PLUS 2011 program</span></a> (filling in a form required).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/ausrail-2011/registration?utm_source=ausrail-countingdown&utm_medium=ausrail-blog&utm_campaign=ausrail-countingdown"><span style="font-weight: bold;">To register for AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span></a>.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.infosalons.com.au/ausrail11b/register.asp?utm_source=ausrail-countingdown&utm_medium=ausrail-blog&utm_campaign=ausrail-countingdown">To register for a free visitor pass to the exhibition</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/downloads/pdf/AusRAIL-PLUS-2011-Latest-Floorplan.pdf?utm_source=ausrail-countingdown&utm_medium=ausrail-blog&utm_campaign=ausrail-countingdown"><span style="font-weight: bold;">To view the exhibition floorplan and exhibitors list</span></a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/ausrail-functions?utm_source=ausrail-countingdown&utm_medium=ausrail-blog&utm_campaign=ausrail-countingdown"><span style="font-weight: bold;">To view AusRAIL PLUS 2011 Functions</span>.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://my.informa.com.au/P11M02-AusRAIL-SM-Enews/Subscription/.ashx?utm_source=ausrail-countingdown&utm_medium=ausrail-blog&utm_campaign=ausrail-countingdown"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subscribe to the AusRAIL e-newsletter</span></a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 201</span>1 on social media:<br />AusRAIL on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ausrail"><span style="font-weight: bold;">@AusRAIL</span></a><br />Follow updates and happenings of <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL </span>with this Twitter hashtag: <span style="font-weight: bold;">#AusRAIL</span><br /><br />AusRAIL blog: <a style="font-weight: bold;" target="blank" href="http://ausrail.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://ausrail.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />AusRAIL’s official group on Linkedin: <a style="font-weight: bold;" target="blank" href="http://www.ausrail.com/linkedin" rel="nofollow">http://www.ausrail.com/linkedin</a><br /><br />If you’d like to contact us for more information, please leave a comment here, email us at <a href="mailto:ausrail@informa.com.au"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ausrail@informa.com.au</span></a> or call us at <span style="font-weight: bold;">+612 9080 4307.</span><br /><br />We hope to see you there!<br /><br />Kind regards<br />Tim Bostridge<br />General Manager<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span>AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049916936317963428.post-70835440304121142472011-11-14T10:28:00.003+11:002011-11-14T10:32:10.731+11:00Exclusive: ARTC CEO John Fullerton talks about AusRAIL PLUS 2011<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">John Fullerton, CEO of the Australian Rail Track Corporation</span> joins us this morning. John will be part of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">CEO Forum</span> at <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/?utm_source=AusRAIL-blogpost&utm_medium=Blog-AusRAIL&utm_campaign=AusRAIL-blogpost">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</a> </span> happening on the 22nd to the 24th of November in Brisbane.<br /><br />1. You have been the head of the ARTC now for 7 months, what do you feel the main challenges are for the future of rail freight in Australia?<br />2. One of the main themes of<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><a href="http://www.ausrail.com/?utm_source=AusRAIL-blogpost&utm_medium=Blog-AusRAIL&utm_campaign=AusRAIL-blogpost"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span> is Customer Relations - how do you think the Australian rail industry is perceived by the main users of long distance logistics services?<br />3. What do see as the main challenges rail operators face in driving greater utilisation of rail services in Australia, and how do they better emphasise the benefits of rail to potential customers?<br />4. The other main theme of <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL PLUS </span> this year is Innovation -- do you believe the industry has a big enough focus on innovation or do you think that there needs to be a greater emphasis on researching the future of rail freight to enable the industry to better plan for that future?<br />5. Finally<span style="font-weight: bold;"> AusRAIL PLUS 2011</span> in Brisbane is set to be the biggest <span style="font-weight: bold;">AusRAIL </span>we have seen to date, what do you hope the main outcomes will be from the event?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object width="480" height="274"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sLPHDL5bkmM?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sLPHDL5bkmM?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="274"></embed></object></div></div>AusRAILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496119390020695250noreply@blogger.com0