The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) invite you to submit an abstract for possible inclusion in the official AusRAIL PLUS 2023 conference program.
Before submitting your abstract, ensure you read the guidelines carefully – all information that you require is included within.
Key dates
Please diarise the following important program dates
Submissions open: 17 February 2023
Submissions close: 6 April 2023
Author notifications: Mid May 2023
Presentation formats
Abstracts can be submitted for either oral or poster presentations.
Oral presentations will be asked to present a verbal presentation at the conference including a PowerPoint presentation.
Poster presentations will be available via the conference website and app. There will be no live presentation component.
Abstract submission guidelines
- All submissions must be in English. English is the official conference language, and all presentations must also be in English
- Submission titles must clearly indicate the nature of the presentation.
- Submissions must not exceed 250 words, be clear and concise, highlight relevant aspects, findings and conclusions.
- References are not required for submissions
Abstract Themes
All abstract submissions must relate to one overall theme as indicated below.
You are then also welcome to indicate up to another three areas of interest if you wish when completing the submission process.
- Track
- Signalling
- Rollingstock
- Passenger
- Light Rail
- Diversity
- Supply chain
- Contractors
- Workforce and skills
- Freight
- Heavy haul
- Sustainability
- Innovation
- Technology
- Asset management
- Rail safety
- Young rail professionals
- Women in rail
- Other
Further questions
Should you have any queries about your submission or require any further information, please email program@ausrail.com
Nominate to speak at AusRAIL PLUS 2023
Abstract submission now open – extended until 22 April 2022!
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) invite you to submit an abstract for possible inclusion in the official AusRAIL PLUS 2023 conference program.
Before submitting your abstract, ensure you read the guidelines carefully – all information that you require is included within.
View the abstract submission guidelines.
PRESENTATION FORMATS
Abstracts can be submitted for either oral or poster presentations.
Oral presentations
Oral presentations will be asked to present a verbal presentation at the conference including a PowerPoint presentation.
Poster presentations
Poster presentations will be available via the conference website and app. There will be no live presentation component.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
• All submissions must be in English. English is the official conference language, and all presentations must also be in English
• Submission titles must clearly indicate the nature of the presentation
• Submissions must not exceed 250 words, be clear and concise, highlight relevant aspects, findings and conclusions
• References are not required for submissions
ABSTRACT THEMES
All abstract submissions must relate to one overall theme as indicated below.
You are then also welcome to indicate up to another three areas of interest if you wish when completing the submission process.
• Track
• Signalling
• Rollingstock
• Passenger
• Light Rail
• Diversity
• Supply chain
• Contractors
• Workforce and skills
• Freight
• Heavy haul
• Sustainability
• Innovation
• Technology
• Asset management
• Rail safety
• Young rail professionals
• Women in rail
• Other
Should you have any queries about your submission or require any further information, please email hello@ausrail.com
