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Transport & Logistics
If you want a safety culture that lasts, compliance is the baseline – not the finish line.
In 2026, the safety conversations that cut through won’t be the ones that repeat the rulebook – they’ll be the ones that connect with real people. At Downer Rail & Transit Systems (RTS), Our Safety Focus initiative in 2026 was designed to do exactly that: a modern, people-centred safety program that builds safer, stronger, more…
20 May 2026, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Interoperability in rail might not be what you think it is – insights from Adrian Teaha
Visit Conference Website When we think of interoperability in rail, the same image usually springs to mind: a modernised system in which each section of the track has the same technology, gauge width and signalling rules. But for Adrian Teaha, Chief Interoperability and Development Officer at the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), this kind of…
13 May 2026, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Why Speno Rail MD Mark Green is paying it forward for junior rail workers
When he was finalising his Engineering degree, Mark Green, Managing Director of Speno Rail Maintenance Australia, saw an advertisement for a graduate ‘Rollingstock Engineer’ vacancy, in his local newspaper. He liked cars and machinery, and rail seemed like a logical extension of that. So, he applied, got the role, and has never looked back. “There’s…
20 Apr 2026, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
A modern take on integrated safety assurance in rail
The complexity of today’s railway systems is creating a “sink or swim” situation for systems integrators in which traditional safety assurance is no longer fit-for-purpose, and newer methods are less forgiving of knowledge gaps. In this environment, Collin Song of Mage Consulting says systems integrators need a sophisticated approach to avoid “spectacular failures” and “unnecessary…
14 Apr 2026, by Amy SarcevicTechnology | Transport & Logistics
Top 3 rail turnout maintenance issues
When the componentry in a rail turnout begins to degrade, it can quietly rack up significant maintenance costs. First, because of damage to the surrounding equipment, which is forced to bear undue impact from trains. Second, from operational downtime or speed restrictions, which – for busier networks - can translate to six- or seven-figure sums.…
1 Apr 2026, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
From data to decisions – operationalising locomotive intelligence for heavy haul reliability
Running a heavy haul operation is an unbroken chain of decisions: which locomotives to assign to priority trains, which units are healthy for a given territory, what to do enroute when an alert or red flag appears, and which assets should be shopped now to prevent a mission impacting failure. The quality and consistency of…
16 Feb 2026, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
How the rail industry is combating price escalations
As the world navigates geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, the topic of productivity has come to the fore in Australia’s heavy haul rail industry. While the sector’s output has remained constant, input costs have risen, driven mainly by escalations in labour and parts. This year, forecasts suggest a 4-6 percent increase in overall industry…
14 Jan 2026, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
When businesses become advocates for your infrastructure project
When planning a major infrastructure development, it is crucial to win support from local businesses, many of whom will bear the brunt of noise, foot traffic and trade disruptions. When businesses aren’t on board, projects can experience hurdles, delays, and extra costs. When they are, businesses impacted by the construction could support and even advocate…
18 Sep 2025, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Why Avondale to Southdown is Auckland’s missing limb
The Avondale to Southdown Rail Corridor – often called ‘Auckland’s missing limb’ - has been reserved for rail since the 1940s – and with the route now needed to meet future capacity and connectivity requirements, KiwiRail has begun a comprehensive planning process to bring the corridor to life. Once complete, the corridor will free up…
10 Sep 2025, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Delivering transformation – inside Auckland’s City Rail Link
The City Rail Link (CRL) in New Zealand has been hailed a transformational project, that will alter the way people live and work in Auckland. By improving connectivity, travel times, and access to key CBD locations, the project - due to open in 2026 - is expected to grow rail patronage, in turn, driving down…
5 Sep 2025, by Amy SarcevicInforma Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
