Rail First Asset Management is Australia’s leading provider of tailored rail locomotive and rolling stock leasing, maintenance, repair, acquisition, build / rebuild solutions for rail operators, shippers, logistics providers supporting complex supply chains. 

Rail First supports customers with:

Leasing of Locomotives and Wagons:
With one of the largest rail fleets in the country, we offer tailored lease options to support a wide range of intermodal, agricultural, and bulk mineral transportation needs.

Buying or Building New Wagons or Locomotives:
We also offer a unique “Purchase to Lease / Build to Lease”, which gives customers access to new equipment while maintaining all of the flexibility and cash advantages of a lease.

Rollingstock Maintenance:
Rail First provides servicing, maintenance, painting, and overhaul services across all wagon and locomotive types. 

Crew Van Overhaul and Rebuild:
We provide unique building and major overhaul capabilities for crew vans servicing the requirements of Australia’s long haul interstate network.

Wagon Construction:
Rail First is proud to be the only domestic manufacturer of intermodal equipment in Australia.  We can build 40’ and 60’ skeletal and 48’ well wagons to meet your needs.

Our sites are strategically located in Adelaide, Sydney and Regional NSW on the rail network in Australia. We are continually expanding the scope of our leasing solutions and our service and workshop facility footprint nationally. 
Rail First Asset Management has been in operation since the privatisation of the rail industry in the late 1990’s, originally as a subsidiary of the Sasser Family Holdings, Inc. (SFH) a 4th generation, family-owned transportation asset services company with experience dating back to 1928 in the USA. 
The group is now owned by Amber Infrastructure Group and DIF Capital Partners, which also have significant experience globally in asset management, leasing and financing.

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This office focuses on strategic financial management, operational improvements, and personnel development in a collaborative environment.

201 Miller Street

This office likely focuses on engineering projects and site management within the Islington area.

320 Churchill Road

Beata Lipman

This department manages the organization’s financial reporting, planning, and accounting functions.

Finance Department

This department oversees the maintenance and management of rolling stock, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Rollingstock Management

This department focuses on managing interactions with customers to enhance satisfaction and drive business growth.

Customer Engagement

This department oversees engineering projects and technology initiatives to drive innovation and efficiency.

Engineering and Technology

This department manages the company's legal compliance, governance, and risk management.

Legal Affairs

This department assists with legal documentation and administrative tasks to support legal professionals.

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Rail First

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