The surge in rail demand in Australia can be attributed to several key factors, including ongoing urban and regional population growth, expanding trade activities and the recognition of the environmental advantages of rail over road transport.
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has called for an urgent increase in national R&D investment, as well as wide-spread use of low-impact technologies in the mining sector.
To arrange interviews with ATSE spokespeople and for other media enquiries, contact Edwyn Shiell - Director, Communications and Outreach: communications@atse.org.au or (02) 6182 3240