This website uses cookies, including third party ones, to allow for analysis of how people use our website in order to improve your experience and our services. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of such cookies. Click here for more information on our and .
Infrastructure | Mining & Resources | Transport & Logistics
Captain Michael Edwards OAM: ‘Gascoyne Gateway Will Set a Benchmark in Sustainability.’
The sweeping Gascoyne region of Western Australia is vast in its potential. Spanning over 137,000 square kilometres, it boasts more than 600 km of Indian Ocean coastline, stretching more than 500km inland through to the remote outback. It is also the door to the neighbouring Pilbara and Midwest regions. A new development wants to unlock…
8 Sep 2021, by Skye RytenskildInfrastructure | Transport & Logistics
Matthew Sullivan, John Holland: “Resilience Starts as Early as a Project’s Conception.”
As the world shakes off the economic stasis precipitated by coronavirus, rail development is playing a key role in the New Zealand Government’s plans for regeneration. Rail is a crucial part of the economy, recently estimated to contribute around $1.47b to $1.54b per annum. The Australasian Railway Association (ARA)'s NZ Rail conference, 22-23 November 2021 , will…
16 Aug 2021, by Skye RytenskildTransport & Logistics
Experience the latest in human factors technology at the upcoming RISSB Rail Safety Conference
The 21st RISSB Rail Safety Conference will feature case studies and insights from industry leaders on some of the latest innovations and technology for improving safety of our rail industry workers. Highlighting the conference theme, ‘New ideas, new perspectives and new directions’, we’re delighted to offer this preview of some of the technology being showcased…
29 Apr 2021, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Ensuring rail safety controls stand the test of time
Developing consistent and effective safety controls is an increasing challenge for the rail sector, particularly when its backdrop is in a constant state of flux. Commercial and off-the-shelf technologies create ongoing change for railway operators - with each new system forcing them to assess safety in a different light. Moreover, controls implemented today will need…
26 Apr 2021, by Amy SarcevicTechnology | Transport & Logistics
How to modernise rail safety assurance protocol in a world of tech disruption
In October 2017, four trains running on the Cambrian Coast line in North Wales, United Kingdom, did not receive temporary speed restriction (TSR) information, after an automated signalling system failed. Thankfully, no accident occurred, but one train approached a level crossing at 50 kilometres per hour above the TSR, endangering the lives of road users.…
26 Mar 2021, by Amy SarcevicTechnology | Transport & Logistics
A sustainable heavy haul sector – what to expect in the years ahead
Few industries are bracing for more innovation and disruption than Australia’s Heavy Haul rail sector. In recent years, advances in technology, manufacturing, and systems integration have helped the sector push new limits in terms of axle load and throughput efficiency. In years to come, surging demand and investment will continue to raise the expectations surrounding…
11 Mar 2021, by Amy SarcevicLeadership & Communication | Transport & Logistics
How Speno Rail cultivates its safety culture
When it comes to conversations about rail safety, topics like predictive maintenance, cybersecurity, and software standardisation are rarely short of air time. But according to Mark Green, Managing Director of Speno Rail Maintenance Australia, factors like people engagement, team building, and supportive leadership should carry equal weight in the safety discussion. “It’s all about having…
9 Mar 2021, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Breaking new ground in heavy haul operations – an interview with Kevin Piefer
ARA Heavy Haul Interview questions with Managing Director for Holland Rail Services, Kevin Piefer Q: Kevin, why did Holland LP, a North American based company, decide to branch out to Australia? Is Holland doing business in any other countries? A: Holland is a company that innovates, builds upon its innovations, and then operates what it…
8 Mar 2021, by Informa InsightsTechnology | Transport & Logistics
Getting ready for FRMCS – the next chapter in rail
The rail sector is moving towards an exciting future, marked by advances in automation, IoT, and predictive analytics. However, to unlock its full potential, the sector will need a strong communications framework, underpinned by mission-critical networks and, crucially, standardisation supported by the global vendor community, argues Rory Mcdonnell of Nokia. “The industry’s current communications vehicle,…
23 Nov 2020, by Amy SarcevicInfrastructure | Transport & Logistics
Automatic Success with Automatic Inspections. Keep Moving to Succeed
Automated inspection of rolling stock dramatically improves maintenance workflows. The move to automated inspections is driving change in the longest, heaviest, and highest value rail operations in the world. Many of these operations use Trimble technology to improve how they operate, maintain, and utilise their assets. Trimble condition monitoring solutions enable the detailed condition assessment of rail…
5 Nov 2020, by Abdul BhuiyanInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
