# Australasian Railway Association

- **Website:** <https://ara.net.au>
- **Primary alias:** `ara.net.au`
- **Founded:** 1994
- **Employees:** 11+
- **Location:** Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- **Company kind:** NON PROFIT

## Description

Australasian Railway Association is the leading representative body for the rail sector in Australia and New Zealand. Comprising nearly 200 member organizations, including passenger and freight operators, track owners, suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, and consultants. Australasian Railway Association plays a vital role in driving the economy and connecting communities through sustainable and efficient rail networks. The rail industry has a significant economic contribution, generating almost $30 billion annually and supporting 165,000 direct and indirect jobs. It is the backbone of Australia and New Zealand's ground transport network, alleviating congestion and fostering the growth of vibrant cities and towns. Rail offers numerous environmental benefits by reducing vehicles on the road and providing a sustainable mode of transport. Passenger networks help ease congestion on busy city roads, while a single short-haul freight train can carry the equivalent of 41 B-double trucks. The association is actively involved in various areas, including freight rail, passenger rail, construction and projects, rail manufacturing, and services. Rail construction projects are set to surpass mining investment, shaping cities and towns for years to come. The rail manufacturing sector is supported by over 900 companies and generates $2.4 billion in annual revenue. With a focus on technology, sustainability, and accessibility, Australasian Railway Association is dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the rail industry.

## Industries

- 📊 Shipping and Logistics _(under Business and Consumer Services)_
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/AustRail)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/AustRailAssoc)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/austrail)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idGE4EYiXL/w/820/h/237/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779125106859)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idGE4EYiXL/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779125106976)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pelorous | #3db3bb | accent |
| Prussian Blue | #003550 | dark |
| Bittersweet | #fb6962 | light |

## Fonts

- serif — asset _(custom)_
- -apple-system — asset _(system)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idGE4EYiXL/w/3600/h/2000/idwmLxqLXK.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779125108306)

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