Steering Committee
The associations comprising the AusRAIL Steering Committee are:

Australasian Railway Association
The Australasia Railway Association (ARA) is a member-based association that represents the interests of the rail sector in Australia and New Zealand. The fundamental purpose of the ARA is to create an environment that will permit the Australasian rail industry to prosper. The ARA assists its members by providing relevant information on a wide range of topics affecting the rail industry including: rail research, communications, safety and infrastructure. The ARA is also actively involved in the development of rail industry policy to ensure the industry’s views are represented when decisions that affect it are being made. Visit our website at www.ara.net.au

Rail Track Association Australia

The Rail Track Association Australia (known as the RTAA) is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation that seeks to draw together railway owners, contractors and consultants, manufacturers and suppliers, academics, research and development personnel, regulators and individuals involved in the rail industry of Australia with special emphasis on railway track infrastructure.

The RTAA organised thirteen highly successive Rail Conferences between 1973 and 2001 when it changed direction in securing an agreement with the ARA and the other major rail organizations for the first AusRAIL PLUS Exhibition and Conference in 2003. The RTAA initiated the Inaugural RTAA Yellow Tie Dinner in 1981. This tradition continues today at the AusRAIL PLUS Conferences. Please visit our new website at: www.rtaa.org.au or contact our Secretary on 02 9980 5211

AusRAIL 2008 Official Endorsers

Associations

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Australia
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Australia draws together members of the transport and logistics industry in a common networking forum. Here the movers and shakers of today’s industry mix with the leaders of tomorrow. Not only are important decisions made at CILTA but also invaluable relationships are forged for years to come. Today, the CILTA is part of a global network from 17 countries with a membership base of over 40,000 people. CILTA is represented in every capital city of Australia and major industrial regions. Topical presentations by industry professionals, site visits, seminars and conferences are all regular activities that build a dynamic CILTA program. The membership policy of CILTA is to encourage all appropriately qualified people to join. Our intention is for every facet of the logistics and transport industry to be effectively represented within the CITLA organisation. Website: www.cilta.com.au

The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA)
The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) is a world wide non-governmental, scientific and technological association of heavy haul railways and their advocates. The IHHA is incorporated in the State of Missouri in the United States of America as a not-for-profit association.

The IHHA is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in heavy haul railway operations, engineering, maintenance, and technology. It strives to accomplish this mission through the acquisition of knowledge relevant to this goal by sponsoring and organizing international and regional conferences, specialist technical sessions and specialist seminars; by commissioning guideline manuals, by preparing and distributing conference proceedings and technical documentation and by related activities as recommended by the Board of Directors. The IHHA engages in a continual process of adaptation to ensure it satisfies the demands of state-of-the-art technical information that is relevant in a changing and developing industry. To find out more visit www.ihha.net

The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)
The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) is a not-for-profit organisation representing engineers and the engineering profession in New Zealand. IPENZ’s 10,000 Members come from all engineering disciplines, industries and stages of life.

For nearly 100 years, IPENZ has upheld and promoted the engineering profession, provided leadership and engineering advice to society on key issues, and met the professional needs of Members.

The National Office in Wellington provides advice, information, education and support to the engineering community, government and stakeholders. To find out more about IPENZ visit www.ipenz.org.nz

The Permanent Way Institution
The Permanent Way Institution was formed over 100 years ago with the objectives of advancing the knowledge of Railway Civil Engineering, in particular track and infrastructure and to promote, spread and exchange such knowledge amongst those who work for railways and rail systems worldwide. We have members throughout the UK and the world. In addition to local meetings every year the Permanent Way Institution organises 3 - 4 National Track Engineering Seminars that are held in high esteem by the industry and the topics are always at the forefront of the technical aspirations of the industry.
To find out more about PWI visit www.permanentwayinstitution.com

Publications

Rail Express
TRail Express is Australia's leading rail industry journal. From the publishers of Australia's #1 trade & transport publication, Lloyd's List DCN, Rail Express combines the opinion, expertise and industry knowledge of Australia's most esteemed transport editorial team in to a monthly full-colour magazine. Solely dedicated to the Australian Rail Industry, Rail Express covers all the big issues that surround the industry with in-depth reporting, analysis, special features and interviews across key matters including infrastructure & investment, access & government policy, new rolling stock orders, international developments that affect Australia's industry and much, much more. For more information about Rail Express, or to receive a free trial, please visit us online at www.railexpress.com.au

The International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility
The International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility is the official journal of the International Association for Vehicle System Dynamics which was formed in 1977.

Main objectives of the association are:

• To promote the development of the Science of Vehicle Dynamics, a discipline that is based upon the theory of motion of ground based vehicle systems, and to encourage engineering applications of this field of science.
• To inform scientists and engineers on the current state-of-the-art in the field of Vehicle Dynamics, to provide a mechanism to communicate original contributions in this field among scholars and applied scientists and to motivate scientists and engineers in related fields to contribute to its body of knowledge.
• To broaden contacts among persons and organisations of different countries engaged in scientific research and development in the field of Vehicle Dynamics and related fields, and to promote free and informal exchange of ideas and results. The Association does not exist to further any commercial goal.

For more information about the International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility visit www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t713659010
For more information about the International Association for Vehicle System Dynamics visit www.iavsd.org

Earthmover & Civil Contractor
Now in its 44 th year, Earthmover and Civil Contractor is one of the Australian earthmoving and civil contracting sector's most important information sources. It is the official magazine of the Civil Contractors Federation. Our readers are the people who build and maintain roads, runways, tunnels, bridges, water and sewerage works, power and telecommunications infrastructure and commercial and residential subdivisions. Each month, except January, the magazine's editorial team brings you the latest news, project reviews, analysis of significant developments, new product information and state by state reports from Civil Contractors Federation branches.
Visit: www.earthmover.com.au

Australian Journal of Mining
Australian Journal of Mining, now in its 25th year, offers extensive coverage, comprehensive analysis and expert opinion across the mining industry in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. The AJM covers surface and underground mining, plus all the major commodities, including gold and precious metals, base metals, light metals, iron ore, coal and diamonds.

In each edition, the AJM delivers high quality, independent news, resources and business critical information on a local, national and international scale. AJM offers in-depth features addressing mining techniques, equipment, technologies, exploration, industrial relations and business operations. To find out more visit: www.theajmonline.com