Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find a job in the rail industry?
A good place to start is by visiting the website of Rail Careers. There you will find information about careers in rail. You will also be able to search through a listing of current job opportunities.

Want to know more about the Australian rail industry?

This section of the website provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions about today’s modern Australian rail industry, reform processes and the current and evolving issues being addressed.

For convenience, the FAQs have been arranged into the following categories which can be accessed by clicking the category of interest:

• Rail Industry 10-year Strategic Plan (2008-2017)
• Overview of the Australian rail industry
• Passenger Rail – Urban, Regional and Interstate
• Freight Rail
• Track Ownership
• Rail and the Environment
• Regulation
• Railway Level Crossings and Safety
• Rail Industry Skills and Careers

Need more information?

If you have a question that has not been covered please submit to dugalde@ara.net.au