The UK government and Rail Industry Association have taken 11 top UK rail companies to the leading rail event which is taking place from 5th to 7th December
AusRail is the leading rail conference and exhibition for Australia and New Zealand and this year the UK government and the Rail Industry Association are showcasing 11 top UK rail companies in a bid to demonstrate the UK's innovation and capabilities whilst exploring market opportunities.
The international event is taking place in Brisbane and will see industry colleagues attend from Southeast Asia, the Americas and Europe.
Taking part in an exclusive programme in Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, the UK delegation will take part in roundtables and will also hear directly from and tour the following:
- City Rail Link
- Auckland Light Rail
- KiwiRail
- Melbourne Metro Station
- Invest Victoria
- Austrade
- Sydney Metro
- NSW Rail Operations Centre
- Queensland Rail and Trade
- Investment Queensland
The cohort will explore the substantial ANZ pipeline with its £100billion+ investment in transport infrastructure. Rail Mission will represent the UK's leading innovator in creating metropolitan spaces demonstrating why they are the partner of choice when it comes to clean growth projects within the rail sector.
Australian and New Zealand rail ecosystems are flourishing with their two-way approach to heavy rail for freight and suburban metro networks with further investment moving into light rail. The aim of the mission is to create a special opportunity for UK companies to connect with both Australian and New Zealand markets, decision-makers and industry stakeholders.
Louise Cantillon, British Consul General and UK Deputy Trade Commissioner, Australia and New Zealand said: “Rail made the UK's industrial revolution possible and rail can lead the green industrial revolution. The UK is a world leader in rail innovation and we are capitalising on our expertise to drive clean growth and investing in the industries of tomorrow.”
“Free Trade Agreements have been negotiated in Australia and New Zealand, so the timing of this in-person trade mission is ideal. Through these agreements, companies will be able to make contacts, build relationships and maximise opportunities.”
UK rail companies making up the Rail Mission cohort are:
- Railway Industry Association (RIA)
- AMCL
- AssessTech Ltd
- CU Phosco Australia
- Dura Composites
- First Class Safety Control
- GOS Tool and Engineering Services
- Hird Group
- IPEX Consulting
- PriestmanGoode
- Resonate
- VIP Polymers
