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National Rail Action Plan newsletter: June 2025

Publish date 30 Jun 2025

Shaping Australia’s first mandatory rail standards – your input mattersJune has been a milestone month for rail reform, with strong engagement from stakeholders across the country as we progress work on Australia’s first mandatory technical and operational rail standards.Close to 30

National Rail Action Plan newsletter: May 2025

Publish date 30 May 2025

NTC Webinar – Mandatory standards for digital train control technologyThrough NRAP, we’re coordinating the rollout of digital train control technologies across the National Network for Interoperability (NNI).

National Rail Action Plan newsletter: April 2025

Publish date 02 May 2025

Stakeholder feedback will help make it easier to get new trains runningAustralian governments want to get more freight on rail to reduce road congestion, improve safety and help the country reach emissions targets.To support this, we’re working with industry, governments and the Off

National Rail Action Plan newsletter: March 2025

Publish date 02 May 2025

Growing momentum for a single integrated rail systemTwenty-five years ago, the NTC developed Australia’s first set of national road rules. Today 95 per cent of road rules are consistent across the country, making driving between states and territories safer and easier.

Improving health screening for commercial vehicle drivers

Publish date 20 Mar 2025

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released an important discussion paper to better support the health of commercial vehicle drivers and to promote road safety. Initiated at the request of Australia’s Infrastructure and Transport Ministers, the paper explores options f