by ATHRA Information | May 6, 2022 | Insurance
As an update to my last Insurance Update (dated December 2021), ATHRA and Marsh have continued to roll out more competitive insurance policies (both premiums and policy wording) to ATHRA members. The insurances that are currently being sourced and placed at...
by ATHRA Information | Jun 19, 2022 | Insurance
As an update to my last Insurance Update (dated May 2022), ATHRA and Marsh have continued to roll out more competitive insurance policies (both premiums and policy inclusions) to ATHRA members. The journey to date is as follows: October 2018 – ATHRA Board seconded...
by ATHRA Information | Jan 10, 2023 | ATHRA Australia News, Coal
In October 2022, one Australian heritage railway reported that due to coal supply issues, most of their steam hauled trains would be replaced by diesel operations. This is a recurring issue in Europe, where heritage operators are carefully looking at how to source...
by ATHRA Information | Mar 3, 2023 | ATHRA Australia News, Insurance, Safety
In this issue: Coal working group Insurance Safety and Accreditation National Transport Commission Rail Health Advisory Group Rail Industry Safety Standards Board State news ACT NSW South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Coal Working Group (CWG) The...
by ATHRA Information | Jan 29, 2023 | Awards
ATHRA is pleased to announce the 2023 ATHRA Awards. The ATHRA Awards recognise excellence by individuals and organisations operating in the railway and tramway tourist and heritage sector. Nine awards are offered this year. Download the General Rules and Conditions...
by ATHRA Information | May 22, 2023 | ATHRA Australia News, News From Members
The Coffee Pot on Pichi Richi Railway. Photo: Arnold Krueger. Railway Preservation Society turns 50 One of Australia’s most loved heritage railways is steaming up and preparing to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Operated totally by volunteers, who are committed...
by ATHRA Information | Dec 2, 2022 | ATHRA Australia News, Insurance, Safety
In this issue: New members Coal working group Insurance Safety and Accreditation National Transport Commission Rail Health Advisory Group Rail Industry Safety Standards Board State news NSW Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia New members At...
by ATHRA Information | May 25, 2023 | ATHRA Australia News, Insurance, Safety
In this issue: Conference Awards Training Insurance Coal working group Safety and Accreditation State news ACT NSW Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Conference The 2023 Australasian Heritage Railway Conference is being presented by ATHRA...
by ATHRA Information | Dec 2, 2022 | ATHRA Australia News, Coal
Coal Working Group (CWG) The group met in early October and confirmed its terms of reference, and discussed supply issues in Western Australia. On advice it was agreed that the supply coal to WA T&H would be assured until 2030. The CWG identified that a survey of...
by ATHRA Information | Sep 6, 2022 | ATHRA Australia News
ATHRA board election results The Association of Tourist and Heritage Rail Australia (ATHRA) is pleased to announce the results of the recent election of State Board Members to the ATHRA board. Since only one nomination was received for each vacancy, all candidates are...
