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The Rail Industry through the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is constantly seeking ways of getting our message across to the Commonwealth, States and Territory governments.We have accomplished great achievements, but we recognise that there is still much more to do. You can help us get our message across! Read the current campaigns and learn how to get involved. Have Your Say! More than ever before Australia needs better transport in its capitals and better all urban centres.Rail Transport - supported by RailMates - delivers compelling benefits for the economy, environment, community and the Australian way of life.It is really important that the Members of the Parliament know that you support all efforts to have rail fulfil its capacity for all Australians. Urban Mobility Australian capital cities are home to around 65% of our total population. Low density, sprawling suburbs have been created aided by the rapid improvement of the road system and expanded ownership of private motor vehicles. > Read more about Urban Mobility National Rail Safety Week Major rail operators and government agencies in Australia and New Zealand launched a National Rail Safety Week in 2006 to raise community awareness of risks associated with dangerous behaviour around railways. > Learn more about National Rail Safety Week Railway Level Crossing Safety Safety at railway level crossings is very important for road users, train passengers and crews. Every year an average of 37 road users, vehicle occupants and pedestrians, die as a result of collisions with trains at railway level crossings. > Learn more about Railway Level Crossing Safety
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