Hands-on learning environments for signalling, safeworking, electrical systems, customer-facing operations and practical construction training.
Rail Academy Newport (RAN) is Victoria’s Centre of Excellence for rail and infrastructure training. It provides industry-leading facilities that support the development of skills critical to Victoria’s transport network and Big Build projects.
Read more about RANRail Academy Newport provides spaces and environments for training and development. Industry, training providers and project teams can book the facility for a range of activities.
The facility can be used for:
Available spaces include:

Australia’s leading rail training facility, located 13 km west of Melbourne CBD. Offers spaces for rail and industry training providers.
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A program to equip Australians with skills for Melbourne’s rail network expansion over the next decade.
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Explore how the latest signalling upgrades at Rail Academy Newport enhance hands-on training with state-of-the-art, real-world systems.
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End-of-year closure: RAN will close at the end of business on
Tuesday 23 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 12 January 2026.