ARTC Charter
Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd (ARTC) is a company under the Corporations Act whose shares are owned by the Commonwealth and overseen by the Minister for Transport and Regional Services and Minister for Finance and Administration on behalf of the Commonwealth. Responsible for negotiating new access to the interstate national track between Brisbane and Perth, ARTC commenced operations in July 1998 with the following charter:
- Improve performance and efficiency of interstate rail infrastructure
- Increase capacity utilisation
- Listen, understand and respond to the market
- Operate on sound commercial principles
- Provide our shareholders with a sustainable return on capital invested
Vision and Mission
Corporate Vision: Ensure rail is an integral, sustainable element of the nation's transport logistics network.
Mission Statement: Through innovation and creative strategies, satisfy our customers, expand the industry, provide efficient access across modes to the interstate network and to assist in development of an integrated national transport logistics network.
ARTC Goals
- Improve reliability
- Reduce transit times on key corridors
- Increase the yield in train operations from the track infrastructure
Values
- Service Aim to surpass customers expectations
- Continuous Improvement In all aspects of our business we will strive to innovate, improve and apply best practice principles
- Safety - Managing risk to enhance safe work practices and rail operations is integral to ARTC. ARTC seeks to maintain a strong relationship with all custodians of rail safety over the network.
- People & Integrity We will ensure our staff have the skills and resources needed to perform at the highest level and in return expect their full commitment to the company and its goals. All business activities will be carried out honestly and ethically acknowledging all stakeholder interests
- Relationships & Information At ARTC we recognise and value relationships internal and external to the organisation. In all instances we will endeavor to maintain open and honest communications and develop positive relations with all interested parties.
We will encourage an environment where information is openly shared. All stakeholders must be kept fully and accurately informed of relevant issues. Route_Standards