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Published  02 Jun 2025

Australia’s rail networks have 12 separate rule books and many different standards and processes. This affects safety, drives up costs and limits the mobility of the rail workforce. Through the National Rail Action Plan (NRAP), we are working with industry to establish a streamlined rolling stock approvals process and more consistent ways of working. This will make our rail system simpler, safer and better able to get new trains running and attract and train skilled workers.

Published  02 Jun 2025

The NTC is working with industry and governments on a one-system approach to rail in Australia. This includes introducing Australia’s first mandatory rail standards and other national standards that have been prioritised to support rail harmonisation. It also includes new governance arrangements to oversee their development and adoption.   A national approach to rail will drive consistency across networks. This will help lift safety, improve capacity, reduce costs, support local manufacturing and create a skilled, mobile workforce. 

Published  02 Jun 2025

The modernisation of rail is leading to exciting new roles in the sector. Through the National Rail Action Plan (NRAP), we are working with governments, industry and the education sector to identify the new skillsets that rail needs. Together, we’re building nationally recognised pathways to these skills and supporting ways to grow a bigger, more diverse cohort of rail workers to meet future skills demand.

Published  20 Mar 2025

The NTC is identifying options to improve the diagnosis and screening of sleep apnoea, diabetes and cardiac risk levels to support heavy vehicle operators and drivers manage the risks posed by ill health.