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Welcome to the NTRO blog, your source for the latest updates, insights, and research in the world of transport infrastructure and technology. Here, we share news about our innovative projects, industry trends, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of transportation in Australia. Stay informed with expert commentary, case studies, and behind-the-scenes looks at how NTRO is driving advancements to create safer, more sustainable, and efficient transport systems.

Welcome to the NTRO blog, your source for the latest updates, insights, and research in the world of transport infrastructure and technology. Here, we share news about our innovative projects, industry trends, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of transportation in Australia. Stay informed with expert commentary, case studies, and behind-the-scenes looks at how NTRO is driving advancements to create safer, more sustainable, and efficient transport systems.

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NTRO's Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle (iPAVE) at Melbourne Airport for a trial on heavy duty airport pavements
News
July 8, 2025
NTRO iPAVE involved in trial on heavy duty airport pavements
NTRO’s Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle (iPAVE) recently visited Melbourne Airport’s main runway as we trial the use of the iPAVE on heavy duty airport pavements.
Dr Clarissa Han of NTRO presenting for PIARC - World Road Association
News
July 7, 2025
NTRO's Clarissa Han involved in high-level workshops overseas
NTRO's National Leader, Sustainability and Materials Performance, Dr Clarissa Han, has been involved with Technical Committees and presenting for both PIARC and the International Road Federation (IRF).
NTRO's Dr Clarissa Han receives the 2025 IRF Award for Emergency and Disaster Response Management
News
July 2, 2025
NTRO, TMR, MRWA win prestigious international IRF Award
NTRO, the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) have teamed up to win a prestigious international award.
Port at Sunset
PortTALK
June 12, 2025
PortTALK Episode 4: Dr Vinolia Salesi
The PortTALK podcast is about the Australian and New Zealand ports and airports industries, and the people who helped shape it into what it is today.

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Pavement Science and NTRO logo
News
July 1, 2025
NTRO acquires Pavement Science software suite - CIRCLY, APSDS and HIPAVE
CIRCLY, APSDS and HIPAVE pavement design software are now under the custodianship of NTRO - the National Transport Research Organisation - after NTRO acquired Pavement Science on July 1, 2025.
A guide to Network Safety Plans for Australian councils and local government
News
February 6, 2025
Network Safety Plans: Paving the Way to Safer Roads with NTRO
For Councils concerned about road safety on their community's roads, Network Safety Plans are a great solution to help understand road safety risk across a road network.
ARRB's Accelerated Loading Facility at the front of the Sydney Opera House
News
October 13, 2024
The ALF: 40th Anniversary Part 1
The first of three 40th anniversary articles on the Accelerated Loading Facility, it's history, legacy, and impact on Australian roads.

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ARRB's Accelerated Loading Facility at the front of the Sydney Opera House
News
October 13, 2024
The ALF: 40th Anniversary Part 1
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October 8, 2024
Caravan safety and towing training for drivers
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NTRO's Emily McLean signs the pledge to make roads safer for all users by 2030
News
September 30, 2024
AusRAP partners pledge commitment to safer roads for all users
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News
September 26, 2024
TRL partners with NTRO to introduce iROADS locally
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NTRO's Elliott Tang stands next to an autonomous mining truck in Canada
News
September 19, 2024
Enhancing Road Safety at Canadian Mine
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NewVolt and NTRO sign a MOU to guide the transition to electric trucks (L to R) Rainer Knobloch, Anthony Headlam, Michael Caltabiano, David Green
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September 2, 2024
NTRO works with NewVolt on transition to electric trucks
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infinitev general manager Dickson Leow (centre) with NTRO CEO Michael Caltabiano (left) and NTRO's Nigel Powers
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August 30, 2024
infinitev earns NTRO Certification for EV battery re-use
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Staff from Barwon Water, Yarra Valley Water, and Melbourne Water with NTRO engineers Dr James Grenfell, Dr Javad Yaghoubi and Youli Lin
News
August 29, 2024
Water companies pay NTRO a visit
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News
August 12, 2024
LeesonGrip receives Level 2 TIPES Certification
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July 22, 2024
NTRO NZ Joins Independent Research Association of New Zealand
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NTRO survey vehicle on an airport runway in Tonga
News
July 21, 2024
Pavement Classification Rating change for airports
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July 15, 2024
Global Transport Collaboration in China
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NTRO's Nigel Powers presents at the 2024 International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS) Conference in Denmark
News
July 9, 2024
NTRO to be represented on IABMAS Bridge Executive
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GTC
Sustainability
NTRO CEO Michael Caltabiano presents at the World Transport Convention in Qingdao, China
News
July 3, 2024
World Transport Convention in Qingdao, China
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NTRO's Jason Sprott and representatives of the Tongan Government's Ministry of Infrastructure
News
June 28, 2024
Strategic Transport Infrastructure Advisory Project Contract Signed
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The South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) delegation visiting Melbourne for NTRO training at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground
News
June 26, 2024
SARIC South Asia delegation completes training at NTRO
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Road Safety
NTRO's Jeff Doyle and National Road Safety Week organiser Peter Frazer OAM
News
May 10, 2024
NTRO becomes National Road Safety Week partner
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Bridges
Tonga aerial view of water
News
May 9, 2024
Work Underway in the Pacific
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Road Safety Intelligence Toolkit
Local Government
Screenshot of NTRO Road Safety Intelligence toolkit on a tablet device
News
May 8, 2024
Free trial of Road Safety Intelligence Toolkit for all Councils
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Road Safety
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Roadworks sign with 40kmh speed limit
News
May 7, 2024
Road Worker Safety Industry Guideline
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Roads
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Officials from Tonga's Ministry of Infrastructure meet with NTRO in Melbourne
News
April 2, 2024
New and Innovative Strategic Transport Infrastructure Advisory Program Launched between the KINGDOM OF TONGA and NTRO
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Environmental, Social and Governance
ESG
Maritime Safety
NTRO
Ports
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PortTALK
April 1, 2024
PortTALK Episode 3: Sinead Redmond
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Rail
Rail Safety
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Testing of rail ramp prototype
News
March 19, 2024
Bridging the Gap in Australia's Railway Stations
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National Transport Research Organisation
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Interior of a TIER IV driverless car
News
March 19, 2024
Bringing autonomous driving and vehicle solutions to Australia
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Sustainability
Pavement
PIARC technical committees and task forces meet in Paris
News
March 17, 2024
NTRO expertise to assist PIARC - World Road Association
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