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Rail mission showcases UK innovation, expertise and opportunity

Leading UK rail companies are in Australia and New Zealand to take part in the first in person rail mission since 2019.

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皇冠体育app UK government and the Railways Industry Association have brought 11 leading UK rail companies to Australia and New Zealand. 皇冠体育appy are here to explore significant market opportunities and showcase UK innovation and capabilities ahead of AusRail, Australia and New Zealand鈥檚 premiere rail conference.

AusRail is an international rail conference and exhibition, with attendees from across Southeast Asia, the Americas and Europe. 皇冠体育app event, held in Brisbane from 5 to 7 December, will highlight nationwide opportunities in Australia鈥檚 rail sector.

皇冠体育app UK delegation will take part in an exclusive programme in Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. 皇冠体育appy will participate in roundtables, hear directly from and tour City Rail Link, Auckland Light Rail, KiwiRail, Melbourne Metro Station, Invest Victoria, Austrade, Sydney Metro, NSW Rail Operations Centre, Queensland Rail and Trade and Investment Queensland.

皇冠体育app UK is a leading innovator in creating modern, metropolitan spaces of the future.

皇冠体育appy are here to explore the significant ANZ pipeline of over 拢100 billion invested in transport infrastructure. Also the UK rail mission cohort will showcase the UK as a leading innovator in creating metropolitan spaces of the future and the partner of choice for rail sector clean growth projects. 皇冠体育app cohort will also highlight the UK capabilities in market ahead of Australia and New Zealand鈥檚 premiere rail conference, AusRail.

皇冠体育app Australian and New Zealand rail ecosystems are thriving. 皇冠体育appre is a twofold focus, heavy rail for freight and suburban metro systems, and investment heading into light rail. This mission provides a tailored opportunity for UK companies to explore the Australian and New Zealand markets and connect with key rail sector decision makers and industry stakeholders.

Louise Cantillon, British Consul General and UK Deputy Trade Commissioner, Australia and New Zealand said:

Rail made the UK鈥檚 industrial revolution possible and rail can lead the green industrial revolution. 皇冠体育app 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

皇冠体育app 11 companies on the mission are: , , , , , , , , , , , .

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Hazel Gidley
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Published 6 December 2022