Visit Rail Academy Newport

Rail Academy Newport has everything you need for a comfortable and productive day on site.

Maps & Directions

Visitors must access the site via the south-west entry point on Shea Street.

Site signage will direct you to parking, administration and training spaces.

Parking

Onsite parking is available during operating hours, with vehicle access via Shea Street (off Champion Road).

Please follow the clockwise traffic flow, observe posted speed limits, and use marked pedestrian routes at all times.

Designated disability parking spaces are available onsite.

If onsite parking is full, all-day public parking is available on Champion Road, approximately 350 metres from the training centre.

Public Transport

RAN is accessible via nearby train and bus services. You should allow 20–30 minutes walking time from the closest stations.

Train

Newport Station (Werribee & Williamstown lines) — approx. 2 km walk

North Williamstown Station (Williamstown line) — approx. 2 km walk

Bus routes near RAN

Route 415 Laverton–Williamstown

Route 432 Newport–Yarraville

Route 471 Sunshine–Williamstown

Route 472 Moonee Ponds–Williamstown

Accessibility

RAN is committed to providing a safe and accessible environment.

Features include:

  • step-free access to key facilities
  • accessible training room entrances
  • accessible parking bays
  • clearly marked pedestrian routes
  • onsite support available upon request

Visitors requiring adjustments should contact the RAN Support Team before arrival.

Catering & Onsite Amenities

We have a dedicated meals room available for breaks and lunch. It’s equipped with fridges for storing food brought from home, a microwave for heating meals, and an ice machine for convenience. A Food Truck visits daily at approximately 9:30am, offering hot food, salads, drinks and sweets.

If you are an organisation delivering training and would like to arrange your own catering, large catering-style fridges are available in the meals room to accommodate deliveries. Visitors also have access to:

  • complimentary tea and coffee
  • filtered drinking water
  • a vending machine with snacks and beverages

Amenities available to visitors on-site include outdoor tables and chairs, a ping pong table for a friendly match in the garden area, a shower for use, and accessible toilets