Rail is a significant global industry and mode of transport which plays a critical role in our daily lives as we transition to a more sustainable future.
With $A155 billion expected to be injected into the Australian rail industry over the next 15 years[1], this is a significant growth area where experienced and reliable specialist legal services providers are a critical component of achieving project success.
Rail is part of our DNA. We have worked on some of the most iconic and complex, city shaping rail projects globally. We also have extensive experience advising on the regulated elements of the rail sector, including rail network access regulation and duties under the Rail Safety National Law.
Our expertise is relied upon by both public and private rail infrastructure owners, rolling stock operators and manufacturers, sponsors, financiers and contractors to guide them through the full breadth of legal issues that impact the development and operation of major rail systems.
Our market leading multi-disciplinary rail team can advise on every aspect of the rail sector, including:
- Planning, corridor identification, security of tenure, design, construction and financing of major light rail and heavy rail infrastructure projects.
- Development of supporting infrastructure including intermodal terminals, sidings, signalling systems and communication systems and the subsequent integration into rail networks.
- Operation and maintenance of major rail networks.
- Procurement of rolling stock and other track vehicles.
- Navigation of complex rail access regimes and other regulatory frameworks.
- Arrangements between infrastructure owners and rolling stock operators (e.g. track access agreements).
- Arrangements between rolling stock operators and private suppliers (e.g. rail haulage agreements).
- Rail maintenance services (e.g. rail grinding and ultrasonic testing).
- Major supply arrangements (e.g. ballast and sleeper supply).
- Safety duties for rail transport operators under the Rail Safety National Law, including rail/rail and road/rail safety interface arrangements during construction and operational phases.
