About us

The CRC for Rail Innovation is directing the single biggest research program in the history of Australasian Railways.

The Rail CRC is a collaborative venture between leading organisations in the Australian Rail Industry and seven of Australia’s leading Universities. Over a period of seven years (ending June 30, 2014), the Rail CRC is investing $100m in rail research to solve serious problems common to several industry participants.

The Rail CRC is addressing challenges faced by the Australian Rail Industry by focusing on six key research themes. These are:

• Climate Change and the Environment
• Safety and Security
• Urban Rail Access
• Performance
• Smart Technologies
• Workforce Development

Driven by our mission to “Become the Leading Research Provider to the Australian Rail Industry”, the CRC for Rail Innovation aims to deliver a legacy of wide ranging benefits to continue to be adopted by the industry post Rail CRC. Through effective collaboration with participants, the Rail Industry will transform into a more climate friendly, productive, efficient and safer environment.

To view a complete project index, please click the link on the left hand side menu or use the image matrix above to view the projects by theme.