Objectives of the plan
- A nationally coordinated approach to government procurement and investment
- A more efficient domestic supply chain selling to local and export markets
- Global leaders in research, design, innovation and adoption
- Rewarding careers and a highly skilled, diverse workforce
Implementation
We are implementing the National Rail Manufacturing Plan in 3 phases.
Phase 1: Establish a strong foundation for growth and activate high-value early opportunities
Timeframe: Quarter 3, 2023 to Quarter 4, 2024
Deliver the National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy
The National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy has 6 pillars:
- Develop a nationally coordinated approach to rolling stock procurement
- Harmonise standards for manufacture of rolling stock
- Adopt a national local content approach
- Maximise opportunities for freight and heavy haul manufacturing
- Improve research, innovation collaboration and design
- Support development of a skilled and sustainable workforce for the future needs of rail manufacturing
Complete national scan of rail procurements
Identify immediate opportunities that would benefit from national collaboration or coordination.
Phase 2: Identify opportunities for Australian manufacturing in the global supply chain
Timeframe: Quarter 1 to Quarter 4, 2024
Assess domestic rail manufacturing capability
- Evaluate domestic rail manufacturing capability and growth challenges
- Identify high-value manufacturing growth areas for domestic and export markets
- Select and test growth areas for implementation
Map national rail innovation system
- Evaluate Australia’s rail research and innovation ecosystem
- Identify research and innovation priorities to support growth areas
Phase 3: Develop domestic capability in priority growth areas
Timeframe: Quarter 3, 2024 to Quarter 4, 2025 (and beyond)
Develop and implement rail sector priority growth plans
Based on outcomes of phase 2, develop plans to deliver on priority growth areas, with a focus on:
- growing relevant supply chain capability
- attracting new capital and capability
- facilitating targeted research and innovation
- boosting sector exports
- supporting development and growth of world class workforce.