Australia’s rail industry is celebrating a significant achievement as Rail First, a leading rollingstock manufacturer marks the production of its 250th wagon since 2021 at its Islingtonfacility. The milestone underscores the ongoing growth and expansion of the rail transport sectorand will help to grow more freight on rail. All Rail First wagons are manufactured within […]
Rail First announces appointment of Kate Reddaway as People Director
Rail First is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Reddaway as People Director. Kate is a highly experienced and well respected people leader with human resources expertise in a range of industries including commercial construction and local government. Kate’s most recent position was as the Head of People Operations for Richard Crookes Constructions, one […]
Rail First appoints Janeen Dibley as Chief Financial Officer
Rail First Asset Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Janeen Dibley as Chief Financial Officer.
CCO Appointment – Vic Regina
Rail First appoints Vic Regina as CCO Rail First Asset Management, Australia’s leading provider of rollingstock solutions for the rail industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vic Regina as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Mr Regina is a talented and senior freight, logistics, and transport executive, with more than 30 years of industry […]
CEO Appointment – Beata Lipman
Rail First appoints Beata Lipman as CEO Rail First Asset Management, Australia’s leading provider of rollingstock solutions for the rail industry, has appointed Beata Lipman as Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 December 2023, following a three-month executive search. Ms Lipman joined Rail First in July 2023 as Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, tasked with developing […]
Rail First on track with $150m pipeline
Rail First on track with $150m pipeline Great article in @The Australian on Rail First’s growing manufacturing capabilities. Our local production in Adelaide is ramping up, fueled by new ownership and a $150m investment pipeline that will drive innovation and excellence in wagon manufacturing and leasing. We’ve already manufactured 200 wagons at Islington and have […]
Leading the way in leasing and domestic manufacturing
Leading the way in leasing and domestic manufacturing Click here for Rail Express article
Australia’s First Freight Green Loan
Rail First has been awarded the Australian freight industry’s first Green Loan accreditation for a $125 million tranche, recognising the ongoing sustainability improvements to its assets and operations. Click here for full story
CQPY Wagon’s built to lease
As the 100th new build CQPY rolls off our production line, the Islington shop team has taken the opportunity to create a “time-lapse” video showing the construction of our CQPY class of wagons. We should all be very proud of the work we have done over the past 2 year to re-establish wagon manufacturing in […]
Rail First Asset Management Change of Ownership
Rail First Asset ManagementChange of Ownership Please click here to view announcment of Change of Ownership