Association of Tourist & Heritage Rail Australia

Representing Australian Tourist and Heritage Railway Operators since 2004

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Association of Tourist & Heritage Rail Australia

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ATHRA Australia

marketing Tourist and Heritage rail across Australia
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Association of Tourist & Heritage Rail Australia

Introduces heritage operations software (HOPS)
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Australasian Heritage Railway Conference

Presented in partnership by the Association of Tourist and Heritage Rail Australia and Puffing Billy Railway Board

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ATHRA Australia

represents Tourist and Heritage railways across Australia
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Association of Tourist & Heritage Rail Australia

Representing Australian Tourist & Heritage Railway Operators Since 2004
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ATHRA Australia

facilitates services such as Insurance for our members.
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A National Body for Australian Tourist & Heritage Railways

The Association of Tourist and Heritage Rail Australia (ATHRA Australia) was incorporated in 2004 to represent and deliver real benefits to our members – the grass roots individual Tourist and Heritage rail operators.

 

ATHRA Australia continues to serve the sector by providing a united front to government statutory bodies as well as contributing to regulatory reviews and legislation concerning rail and tram operations and safety.

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What do you want ATHRA to do?

ATHRA is developing a Strategic Plan to guide the activities and services of the organisation over the next few years. Have your say now

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2026 ATHRA Annual General Meeting

AGM registration, papers and briefing on health assessments

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WEBINAR recording: returning mothballed rolling stock to service and maintenance of loco boilers

Topics: returning mothballed rolling stock to service and maintenance of loco boilers

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Level Crossing Safety is Important

Press release concerning proposed changes to Rail Safety National Law in Western Australia

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ATHRA membership is open to Australian Tourist/Heritage Rail Organisations, Museums, corporations & individuals.

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