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THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY ISSUE 10 - 2021 2021 YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL INDUSTRY IN 2021 ARA UPDATE SUPPLIER SPECIAL FEATURES Published by Rail Express and endorsed by The Australasian Railway Association
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CONTENTS Published by: Connor Pearce Editor, Rail Express 11-15 Buckhurst St South Melbourne VIC 3205 T: 03 9690 8766 www.primecreativemedia.com.au The building blocks of the rail boom Publisher While 2020 will undoubtedly be suppliers and service providers across Christine Clancy E: christine.clancy@primecreative.com.au remembered for its disruptions, within Australasia and around the world. the rail industry, the pipeline of work Showcased this year, as in previous Chief Operating Officer for the rail industry has only continued years, in the Australasian Rail Directory, Zelda Tupicoff E: zelda.tuficoff@primecreative.com.au in one direction: up. we know that with the ever-expanding Infrastructure spends at the state and pipeline of work, this tool will become Editor Connor Pearce federal level has increased to levels a dog-earned and well-used resource E: connor.pearce@primecreative.com.au never before seen. The 2020 federal to find the building blocks of the rail Business Development Manager budget grew the 10 year infrastructure boom. Oliver Probert pipeline to $110 billion, adding $14bn. Published in partnership with the T: 0435 946 869 E: oliver.probert@primecreative.com.auu Similarly, in NSW alone, $84.2bn will Australasian Railway Association (ARA), be spent on infrastructure in the next the Directory provides a snapshot of Client Success Manager four years, the 2020 budget revealed. the capabilities on offer to ensure that Janine Clements E: janine.clements@primecreative.com.au In Victoria, while the total value at Australia and New Zealand meet their $69bn is smaller, this was a 28 per cent ambitious targets to build, maintain Art Director Blake Storey increase on the previous year’s funding. and operate the railways the move E: blake.storey@primecreative.com.au Across all jurisdictions, rail is leading people and goods throughout each the way. Whether it be Inland Rail country. Design Michelle Weston, Kerry Pert, nationally, Sydney Metro in NSW, Distributed digitally and in print, the Madeline McCarty Regional Rail Revival in Victoria, or Directory is supplemented by its online Design Production Manager Metronet in Western Australia, the rail counterpart http://www.raildirectory. Michelle Weston construction and maintenance sector com.au/ for swift searching and up-to- E: michelle.weston@primecreative.com.au is being called upon to get the nation date details. Companies that haven’t Subscriptions back to work following COVID-19. already should login or create an T: 03 9690 8766 In New Zealand, investment in track account to ensure their online listing is E: subscriptions@primecreative.com.au and rollingstock will enable the country the best it can be. The Publisher reserves the right to alter or omit to restart its own economy, contribute any article or advertisement submitted and to freight and passenger mode shift connor.pearce@primecreative.com.au requires indemnity from the advertisers and contributors against damages or liabilities that to rail, and further reduce carbon may arise from material published. © Copyright – No part of this publication may emissions. be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any means electronic, mechanical, Enabling these works are the rail photocopying, recording or otherwise without the permission of the publisher. THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021 3
THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021 06 AUSTRALASIAN RAILWAY ASSOCATION The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is the peak body for the rail sector in Australia and New Zealand. Who represent more than 150 member organisations including passenger and freight operators, track owners and managers, suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and consultants. Members include listed and private rail- related companies, government agencies and franchisees. The ARA is a Company Limited by Guarantee with a board made up of an independent Chairperson, the Chief Executive Officer, eight General Directors and four Industry Directors. Four executive committees report into the ARA Board to direct the ARA’s work program. We have numerous working groups that work collaboratively to develop policy and improved practice for government and industry. 18 SPECIAL FEATURES Preston Group expands its offering 18 Liebherr’s A 922 Rail excavator 20 21 CATEGORY LISTINGS Plant and Equipment Services Plant and Equipment Services 27 Advertising & Marketing 21 - Trackside Lighting Services and Supplies 28 Associations & Bodies 21 Ports 28 Below Rail & Track Grinding 21 Procurement & Construction 28 Buildings and Property 21 Professional Services 28 Condition Monitoring & Digitalisation 21 Rail Operators and Network Managers 30 Electrical and Electrification 21 Recruitment & Workforce 30 Engineering 22 Risk 30 Environment Management 22 Rolling Stock Engineering Services 30 Freight/Heavy Haul Operations 23 Rollingstock Manufacturing & Maintenance 32 General Materials and Product Supplies 23 Rollingstock Supply/Leasing 32 Human Rescource Services 24 Safety 32 Infrastructure 24 Signalling 32 Infrastructure Engineering 24 Signalling Services 32 Infrastructure Engineering Services 24 Technology & IT 33 IT Services and Supply 25 Telecommunications Services 33 Legal & Compliance 25 Trackside & Overhead Infrastructure 33 Machinery 25 Training & Certification 33 Machinery, Plant & Equipment 26 34 Marketing and Promotion 26 Network Maintenance 26 SUPPLIERS A–Z Network Operations 26 Paint Supply 26 An alphabetical listing of over 800 key suppliers Passenger Operations 26 to the rail industry, providing contact details and Plant & Equipment 26 a short company profile. 4 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021
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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is the peak body for the rail sector in Australia and New Zealand. VALUE OF RAIL GROWS AS WE LOOK TO NEW FUTURE As the ARA began releasing the first of its series However, making sure rail can meet its full potential of research reports in 2020, some common requires real change in how we do business. themes began to emerge from the very start. The ARA recently released a major new research First, our contribution to the Australian and New report on fast tracking rail innovation, which Zealand community is a growing and important identified systemic challenges that must be one. Second, there is work to do before the full addressed in order for innovation to flourish in the benefits of rail can be realised. industry. The ARA’s latest research report, Value of Rail The overseas experience shows successful rail 2020, confirmed that the increasing number of innovation cultures are driven by clear and long rail projects is creating jobs and bringing new term commitments from government, together people to the industry. with a strong focus on collaboration between the public and private sectors. In 2019, the industry supported 165,000 direct and indirect jobs and contributed $29.8 billion to Part of the challenge of achieving that here in the economy. Australia is the fragmented nature of the market. Capacity on the network is growing, with The report confirmed that we must unite under a projects like Sydney Metro, Cross River Rail and single rail market to give the industry the scale it the Melbourne Metro Tunnel to inject more needs to innovate and grow. services and greater efficiency into city rail networks. Of course, those in the industry know that achieving this will take time, but there are steps we The freight rail sector is transforming too, with take to work with government to support a more the massive Inland Rail project to be a key part national approach. of Australia’s ability to meet growing freight demand over the next decade. Common standards, consistent procurement and nationally-focused local content policies are just a It is clear that as the country continues to grow, few examples where gains can be made. we will need to use rail more. In 2021, the ARA will progress these issues and With the significant environmental, safety and more as part of a significant program of work. social benefits rail delivers when compared to other modes of transport, the industry will be There is much more research to come to inform an essential part of supporting the nation’s our advocacy agenda and better support the sustainable growth. aspirations of the industry. 6 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2020
Rail is set to meet 72 per cent of the nation’s growing freight task to 2030, so it is vital a level playing field that recognises the wider benefits rail freight delivers is progressed with some urgency. The ARA is also progressing its work to support a stronger manufacturing and supply sector in the Australian rail industry. The Federal Government has acknowledged the important role manufacturing will play in the country’s economic recovery and there are real opportunities to harness this moment to build up the rail sector. We will soon release a comprehensive snapshot of Australia’s rail supply chain, and a blueprint for making the most of the significant capability that exists across the country. The ARA team looks forward to keeping you updated We are already acting on the Value of Rail’s findings that as we progress this significant agenda on behalf of the increasing the use of passenger rail leads to tangible industry. community benefits. Caroline Wilkie We have been working closely with passenger service Chief Executive Officer operators in 2020 as they have continued their essential work during the pandemic. Their passenger numbers have been hit hard, and will take time to come back. But we must be ready to bring more people back to rail when the time is right if we are to avoid congestion, rising road safety costs and increasing environmental costs in the future. That means there remains a great deal of work to do to build capacity in the network while we plan for a return to passenger growth. The ARA will be launching new research on faster rail and light rail in 2021 to help inform decision making about rail investment and make sure the rail network of the future is responsive, inclusive and as efficient as possible. We will also be releasing new research to investigate how to move more freight on rail, examining the key issues that are holding us back and how we can overcome them. THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2020 7
VALUE OF RAIL FA CT S H E E T : THE VALUE Report confirms the need for greater OF RAIL use of rail The ARA launched its major research report, Value of Rail 2020, in November, confirming the essential contribution the rail industry makes to our economy and community. The report confirmed rail will be essential to support the sustainable growth of Australia’s cities, towns and supply chain, with The rail industry is a key driver of the nation the current investment pipeline to support real and economic tangible growth, benefits. Read the creates jobs and enables full report at: www.ara.net.au/value-of-rail. thriving and sustainable cities and towns. In 2019, the contribution of the rail Freight r industry continued to grow. contribu followed Contributed $29.8 billion to the Australian economy 2019 $29.8 billion 29% 2016 $26.1 billion Up by $3.7b since 2016 Employed 165,000 workers1 • Passenge 2019 165,000 • Rail freig with mor 2016 145,000 capital ci • New con the indus • Rollingsto $2.4 billi Supported 900 spanning 20 employment Rail is co businesses hubs across Australia sustaina • Lower c tonne of If the rail industry was a single • Less con • Better s organisation, it would be the third choose r largest employer in Australia. • Better h more rail 1 Direct and indirect FTEs 8 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021
Passenger rail plays a growing and essential role in connecting our cities and towns. It is the mode of choice for more commuters and supports health and environmental benefits in the community. T HE CON TRI BUTI ON OF P ASSEN G ER R A IL Accounts for 31% of the rail 93% of passenger rail employees are in Brisbane, industry’s total contribution Sydney and Melbourne THE V ALUE OF FREIGHT RAIL Employs 37,083 people (direct FTEs) Choosing rail over road improves environmental and safety outcomes Rail iswill Rail thebe crucial mode to meeting of choice our transport for public growing freight users task. Moving more freight on rail Before delivers COVID-19, usetangible of passenger environmental rail was andAfter safety benefits COVID-19, for thepeople it is important wider return to growing, rising 2 per cent per year since 2010. the rail network. community. Rail is the most popular form of public transport, with How the ARA is responding demand expected to continue to grow over the long • The ARA is tracking COVID-19 patronage levels and • If 1 in 10 rail passengers did not switch back to rail after term. The industry supports 3.5 million rail journeys every working with operators to support passengers’ safe COVID-19, Australia could incur $4 million of increased T HE C O NT RI BU T I O N O F F R EI G H T RAIL weekday, with every full commuter train taking 578 cars return to the network. Look out for more materials environmental costs and $55 million in additional off the road. However, the report warned the move to on the benefits of returning back to rail services in crash costs. private vehicles 962 million due to COVID-19 passenger movements must be reversed if a year 2021 Accounts for 35% of the rail Rail freight jobs have grown 50% since 2016 Australia is to industry’s avoid rising environmental total contribution and safety costs. • New research on faster rail and light rail will be If just one in every 10 passengers that moved to their For everyincommuter released trainthe 2021 to inform of passengers that future growth of do Choosing rail over road improves environmental cars during the pandemic don’t return to the network, Employs 21,146 people (direct FTEs) notand the return network. to public transport after COVID-19, These safety outcomes major research reports will it’s help Australia faces $4 million in additional environmental inform planning and development to make expected there will be 578 more cars on the road. the most costs and $55 million in additional crash costs. of our infrastructure investment 3.5 million passenger journeys are made every weekday 578 in Australia = Australia’s freight task grew to 759.6 billion net tonne More freight kilometres in 2019, on withrail required the rail industryto thesupport biggest 7% contributor to meeting this need. Rail is the most growing demand used mode of public • Rail Railcontributes freight willtoplay 10% 56%an ofincreasing the national freight role task in meeting Each train of commuters has an environmental transport benefit equivalent to planting 1800 trees a year the nation’s growing freight 4% task, and is expected • Rail carries five times more bulk freight than road to cater for almost three quarters ofTram/train new demand to 2030. While bulk freight continues • Rail freight is expected to grow 41% from Busto grow as it 2016-2030 supports the resources sector, containerised freight • Rail will move remains 72% of by challenged thepolicy growth Car in freight settings that favour road 1800 trees expected over rail. by 2030issues will need to be These Other addressed to ensure rail 79% can best support growing demand, and The resources sector is the biggest user of rail freight, One automated train in to make the most of the significant benefits that will supporting this crucial export market. the Pilbara carries the flow from the construction of Inland Rail. Increasing equivalent of rail freight’s modal share will also deliver significant community benefits, with rail freightMiningproducing 16 631 B-Double times less carbon pollution than $1.5b road and supporting trucks significant safety benefits. Metal manufacturing $500m How the ARA is responding Wholesale and retail • The ARA released its new rail freight and ports TH E VA L U E O F RAIL 2020 $570m strategy in 2020 and is working with government Agricultural and industry to advocate for fairer policies that $87m supports greater use of rail freight • New research reports will be released in 2021 to identify the issues that are preventing greater use The rail freight network supporting the of rail, and how they can be addressed. Further Pilbara iron ore industry totals 3664km research on rail freight productivity is also planned and is home to the world’s first fully automated heavy haul rail network. T H E V A LU E O F R A I L 2020 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021 9
our economy. A greater focus on Australian rail manufacturing could deliver significant benefits to the rail industry and the community. T HE C O NT R I BU TI O N O F R O L LINGS TOCK MANUFACTURING AND S UPPLY VALUE OF RAIL Accounts for 4% of the rail Generates $2.4 billion in revenue industry’s total contribution Spends a bigger proportion on other businesses Employs 4087 people in the supply chain than other industries Rail manufacturing and The rollingstock manufacturing and repair Aconstruction single rail market would driving jobshelpcreation industry invests significant funds into the rail manufacturing gain scale, the wider economy, creating jobs and invest in innovation Rollingstock and manufacturing increase and repair opportunities far beyond its immediate generates $2.4 billion competitiveness per year over time.in Australia, The right operations. with employment hubs located across the policy settings are needed to support country. About half of the people working It spends five times more on suppliers than wages, compared the sector’s in the growth. and supply sector rail manufacturing to an average of two times for other industries. are located in the regions. There are a The industry invests more than $300 million in: growingNational number procurement approach of people working on rail • Metal manufacturing Strengthen opportunities for domestic construction projects, but a focus on skills • Professional services manufacturers development throughto will be needed a nationally make sure the industryconsistent procurement can attract and retainprocess the best talent • Scientific services with the right expertise to deliver a modern • Technical services rail network. Support innovation How thePromote ARA is policy settings to enhance responding capabilities in automation • We have released new procurement and connected technologies guides for rollingstock manufacturers and contractors to make the case for a moreCapture consistent, thenational focus on post COVID-19 rail opportunity procurement and are working closely with About half of rollingstock manufacturing Invest in skills development and support governments measuresto to progress this agenda enhance supply chain and repair jobs are in Sydney and • In 2021, the ARA will release a resilience. Melbourne. Major employment bases are comprehensive report on the rail supply also located in Newcastle, Maryborough, chain, and a blueprint for fostering growth Dandenong and Lake Macquarie. and innovation in the industry T H E V A LU E O F RAIL 2020 community benefits it provides. Our research program A sustainable future needs a strong rail supports this goal and informs our activities industry • The ARA formed its Sustainability Committee in 2020, providing greater focus on defining and Rail is an essential part of our sustainable future, with promoting the sustainability credentials of rail. This greater use of rail allowing communities to reduce supports the work already started by the ARA’s Young emissions, achieve greater safety outcomes and support Leaders Advisory Board to promote the sustainability the good health of their people. Rail travel generates credentials of the industry 30 per cent less carbon than road travel, while a freight train in the Pilbara takes 631 B-Double trucks off the roads. A strong, efficient network that caters for the nation’s growth is vital to ensuring a cleaner, safer and healthier future. How the ARA is responding • We are actively working with industry and government to promote greater use of rail to maximise the 10 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021
TECHNOLOGY REPORT Driving technology and innovation adoption in rail A major new research report released by the ARA has confirmed rail To ma innovation must be a national priority if Australia is to make the most of the we m next wave of investment in the industry. A thre The report found the nation was lagging behind its global counterparts, with only one per cent of global rail patents submitted in 2019 coming from Australia. While countries like Japan, Germany and the UK have succeeded in fostering What’s holding us back from rail innovation in strong collaborative cultures of rail innovation involving both the public and Australia? private sectors, there is still work to do in Australia. The closure of the Rail Manufacturing CRC in 2020 signalled the end of A fragmented market Federal Government rail innovation funding of this kind in Australia, leaving a resulting from many significant gap. different national state rail systems The absence of a long term and certain funding commitment, combined with procurement processes that make it harder for the private sector to put Lack of funding forward new solutions, has stymied innovation and technology adoption in certainty for R&D and commercialisation the rail industry. Limited cooperation The report called for a national peak body to make rail innovation a priority, between innovators with dedicated funding for R&D to be started and commercialised. and industry operators, reducing the likelihood A single market for rail technology was also needed, supported by national of innovations being standards and type approval processes, a national local content policy to commercialised replace state-specific approaches and standardised training. State local content requirements reducing With these two areas of focus prioritised, more work could be done to the economies of scale promote a culture of rail innovation through better procurement, strategies that can be achieved by to build technology adoption in rail and support for the country’s export rail manufacturers potential. Risk averse The benefits of fostering a stronger innovation culture are clear. Countries culture that avoids that have got the balance right attract more private investment in R&D to experimentation support rail innovation. Government procurement Here in Australia, investment in innovation and technology has led to tangible processes that do benefits for the rail industry. not consider whole of lifecycle costs Rio Tinto’s world-first adoption of fully autonomous heavy haul vehicles in the Pilbara delivered a six per cent speed improvement on the network and enabled predictive analysis to improve maintenance processes. WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information, please contact ARA General THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021 11
Australia has the capability to lead a There is $155 billion to be spent vibrant rail innovation culture. But our on rail projects in Australia in the rail related patent applications have next 15 years. A clear innovation and fallen 5% in the last five years alone. technology focus will maximise the benefits of our investment and help Without a national focus, and a long realise the efficiencies being achieved term commitment that brings both TECHNOLOGY government and industry together, through the use of innovation on projects globally. Australia will continue to lag behind the rest of the world. Reduce costs Improve reliability Improve safety A complex rail construction project in VicTrack’s sensor arrays and artificial Wayside detectors, smart sensors Germany saved 10% using Building intelligence predict adverse car and and condition monitoring tools have Information Modelling to reduce track conditions to improve safety and reduced mainline accidents caused by energy use and maintenance reduce maintenance costs equipment by 36% in 10 years Increase capacity Save time Save energy The UK’s Rail Sector Deal led to ICT tools have halved wait times on Energy storage systems on the investments in data, digitisation and Berlin’s U’Bahn network Tehran Metro achieved daily energy sustainability to deliver up to £31 savings of 25% billion in benefits Meanwhile, Fortescue Metals Group owns the fastest That figure is expected to rise to 60 cents next year – a heavy haul network in the world and the heaviest haul 300 per cent improvement on the traditional network. WANT TO KNOW MORE? railway globally. For further information, please contact ARA General Manager Supply Natalie Chainspeak The results forCurrey at ncurrey@ara.net.au themselves. Investment in Investment in innovation has led to these outcomes, innovation drives cost savings and efficiency and makes which are providing real benefits for the resources Australia’s rail network more competitive. sector. The ARA is now engaging with government to advance F A ST TR A CKIN G RAIL IN N O V A TI O N In passenger rail, the use of automation on the Sydney an innovation agenda for Australia’s rail industry. Metro project is seeing greater cost recovery when compared to the traditional rail network. The full report, Finding the fast track for innovation in the Australasian rail industry, can be found at: www.ara. Sydney Metro already recovers 28 cents for every dollar net.au/key-issues/technology-and-innovation. of operational spending, compared to 20 cents recovered on the traditional network. 12 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021
OUR 2021 AGENDA Supporting industry growth will include new reports on faster rail, light rail, freight modal shift, rail freight productivity and the rail supply As we move beyond the pandemic, rail will play an chain. essential role in supporting Australia’s sustainable growth. The ARA will be progressing a number of Increasing our sustainability focus initiatives in 2021 to support the industry’s continued growth and success, and make the most of the As sustainability becomes an increasing area of focus for investment pipeline over the next decade. business and industry leaders, the ARA has established a new Sustainability Committee to increase its focus Restoring public transport patronage after the pandemic in this critical area. The ARA will develop a dedicated has passed will be critical if we are to avoid rising Sustainability Strategy in 2021 to highlight the congestion and increasing environmental and safety sustainability benefits the industry delivers and identify costs as life returns to normal. The ARA will be working key areas of focus for the years ahead. closely with industry to support a return to public transport when the time is right, and highlight the Moving Understanding Rail online extensive work of rail operators to deliver safe, efficient and convenient transport options for their customers. The ARA’s cornerstone course, Understanding Rail, will move online in 2021 to provide access to more people We will also continue our push for a level playing field in across the country. the freight sector. Policy settings that favour road over rail must be addressed if the rail industry is to support Supporting rail safety the nation’s growing freight task. The ARA will continue to work with the Office of The ARA has long advocated for national standards the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) on the to make it easier for the rail industry to operate at development of the National Rail Safety Data Strategy in scale and move easily between states and territories. 2021. We will continue this work in 2021 by developing a national competencies matrix as part of the Rail Industry Worker program. The ARA will also continue to address the challenges presented by various type approvals processes, and push for better procurement processes following the 2020 launch of two new procurement guides. Addressing skills shortages remains a key priority for many of our members. The ARA is engaging closely with government and industry to support stronger pathways and better visibility of rail careers for school leavers and university students. This work will remain a significant focus in 2021. Major research to inform our advocacy agenda The ARA will release more major research in 2021 to support our advocacy on behalf of our members. Look out for updates on research launches in 2021, which THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021 13
NETWORK AND CONNECT AT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS Develop your career and business in 2021 The ARA has developed a wide range of events and programs to support your career development. Webinar program Our extensive webinar program attracted more than 5000 registrations in 2020 and we have a strong line up of speakers planned for 2021. Register for our free webinars to hear case studies, panel discussions and project updates from industry leaders and influencers. Look out for regular updates on upcoming webinars in the ARA’s Weekly Update. Meet the Buyer webinar series Join the member-only meet the buyer series in 2021 to hear from the departments, operators and tier one contractors with major projects in the pipeline. Find out about new works packages being planned and what decision makers will be looking for from successful bidders. This is a unique opportunity to hear from major buyers in the industry to support your business development. Join our networking groups The Women in Rail Network and Young Rail Professionals Network provide opportunities for you to network and share information with your peers in the rail industry. Join our networks to be part of discussions on career development and participate in networking events to support stronger connections in the industry. ARA mentoring programs Our mentoring programs provide you with the unique chance to build your career and share your industry knowledge. We bring together mentors and mentees as part of a formal program to support information sharing and connection across the rail industry. In 2020, our Women in Rail program moved online, while our Rail e-Mentoring Program met industry needs as more people worked from home. Look out for more information on our mentoring program for 2021 in the new year. 14 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021
The ARA will be part of an extensive range of events in 2021 to bring the industry together to network, share information and showcase the best in the industry. Go to www.ara.net.au/events for all the details. Heavy Haul Conference, 14-15 April, Perth Light Rail Conference, 8-9 June 2021, Rail freight is expected to take on almost three quarters Sydney of the growth in the freight sector to 2030, with rising Hear the latest case studies, project updates and demand for reliable and efficient freight operations to achievements in light rail across Australia and the world. underpin its expansion. Find out how light rail is providing sustainable solutions to bust congestion and address capacity challenges in The Heavy Haul Conference will be hosted in WA in our cities and regions. 2021, sharing local and international case studies and providing insights on the key issues facing the heavy This is a unique chance to meet with operators, haul sector in the coming year. manufacturers, contractors and industry stakeholders across the light rail sector. Inland Rail Conference, 25-27 May, Albury AusRAIL Plus, 30 November – 2 December The transformative Inland Rail project will change the 2021, Brisbane freight rail landscape and support greater use of rail in the sector. As construction on the project progresses at AusRAIL Plus is expected to be bigger and better than pace, hear from the key players involved in the project ever in 2021 as the industry comes together for the rail and its achievements and current priorities. event of the year. This is a unique chance to discover the detail behind the Do not miss your chance to be part of AusRAIL as it project and find out what milestones will be key to its returns to an in-person format. Stay tuned for an success in the year ahead. impressive program of international keynotes, industry leaders and case studies from those at the forefront of the industry. For more information go to www.ausrail.com THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021 15
BECOME AN ARA MEMBER In becoming an ARA member, your organisation and employees gain access to a variety of benefits. The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) brings the rail industry together, helping you connect with the leaders, influencers and technical specialists working across Australia and New Zealand. Your ARA membership can help unlock new connections in the industry, put you at the centre of advocacy to support the future of rail and give you unmatched access to our range of events. 1. Connect with leaders and experts in the industry Be part of a network that brings together the top leaders and technical specialists working in the rail industry. Connect with people that are shaping the industry to share information and best practice or create new work opportunities for your business. 2. Be among the first to receive the latest information about the rail industry Take advantage of the ARA’s extensive network to be among the first to hear the latest news and industry developments and what they mean for you. Make the most of our regular member updates, detailed insights and opportunities to network with your peers to make sure you are always up to date. 3. Contribute to the future of rail Join our committees and working groups to help shape the policy positions and advocacy agenda that will support a strong and sustainable rail industry for all of us. Be part of advancing the issues that matter to your business to make your mark in the industry. 4. Gain access to ARA events at discounted rates The ARA’s networking and events program is not to be missed and, as a member, you can access even more events by taking advantage of discounted rates. Make the most of networking and business development at our events to ensure you are visible to key decision makers in the industry. 5. Get ahead of the pack with member-only content The ARA has introduced a select number of member only webinars and events to provide members with exclusive access to key decision makers and influencers. Take advantage of your membership status by joining our member-only webinars and leaders’ luncheons to take your networking to the next level Go to ara.net.au/about-us/become-a-member to sign up today. 16 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2020
Stay up to date with ARA news Stay up to date with the latest ARA news and insights in 2021. Weekly Update Sign up to our Weekly Update enewsletter to hear how we are working to support our members and stay up to date with industry news. This is a great resource for anyone working in the rail industry – subscribe at: www.ara.net.au Listen to our podcast Follow us on social media ARA Talks brings you the stories of the people and We provide regular updates on social media to keep projects delivering essential rail services and shaping the you informed of the latest news and events in the rail future of our rail network. Hear from people working industry. Follow us to make sure you are always up to across the rail industry as they share their insights on the date. projects, technology and innovation driving the future of rail. Find our latest episodes on our website. The ARA is on social media, join us in conversation on Twitter, Linkedin and Facebook. Follow us at @AustRail on Twitter and like the ‘Australasian Railway Association’ on Facebook and Linkedin to keep up- to-date with our latest information! Find out about rail careers at Faces of Rail Faces of Rail is aims to showcase the diversity, innovation and ingenuity of the rail industry, and the people that are leading the way to support its growth. Visit facesofrail.com.au to view the profiles of people who are part of the future of the rail industry. Find out how they got their start in rail, and what they love about working in the industry. THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021 17
PRESTON HIRE AN ELEVATED APPROACH TO RAIL EQUIPMENT HIRE IN 2019, SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT HIRE BUSINESS, PRESTON HIRE AUSTRALIA, ANNOUNCED ITS ENTRY INTO THE RAIL MARKET. WITH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN SUPPLYING SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS, THE BOOM WITHIN THE RAIL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PROVIDED AN OPENING FOR THEM TO EXPAND THEIR OFFERING. “THE RAIL SIDE OF OUR BUSINESS evolved when we recognised a lot of the planned infrastructure projects around Australia for the next decade had a strong rail focus. We wanted to have a presence within that,” said Mike Thomas, Preston Hire’s Head of Rail. In what has been a rapid series of months, Preston Hire’s approach to equipment hire has enabled the company to stand out and grow quickly within this new segment of the market. “Preston Hire has always been focused on specialised hire equipment for niche markets. Our fleet of retractable loading platforms, cranes and EWPs have been carefully selected for the unique capabilities and solutions they offer to customers. Our Rail division has taken a similar approach,” said Thomas. Thomas brings over 20 years of hire experience to the rail portfolio with extensive expertise in operations and sales. Thomas’s approach to the rail sector was to think about the industry differently. “Rail in our business is a market, not an equipment category. We look at the entire market so effectively anything within a rail corridor or associated to a rail project is defined as rail within our vernacular,” he explained. THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RAIL Preston Hire’s signature yellow equipment is already frequently seen on track working with numerous rail projects nationally. 18 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2020
SPECIAL FEATURE “We deal with many network owners who require flexibility and services that span multiple states. Our national footprint allows us to act promptly and efficiently delivering on these requests in record time,” said Thomas. Approaching the rail market as a whole, Preston Hire offers a range of equipment suitable for the rail corridor. “We have built an impressive fleet of hi-rail machines whilst complementing these with our non hi-rail specialised machinery into the rail space. This is a unique difference to our offering that has greatly helped many customers we work with,” said Thomas. With the volume of rail work only expected to grow, Preston Hire has the right tools for the job. Thomas breaks down the sector into three pillars, beginning with rail construction and civil. He explains ability to complete jobs such as and lift studies to plotting drawings that rail civil incorporates a lot of overhead wire repairs and signalling. for our customers. We complete their mini crane and hydraulic crawler The final pillar is site services operator familiarisations and do field crane fleets utilising the varying access providing dry hire equipment across days to get people familiar with all and lifting capabilities. From compact hi-rail trolleys, generators and our gear,” said Thomas. “We offer a spider cranes to large crawlers, lighting towers. Across all of these turnkey solution; from inception to Preston Hire can provide the right pillars Preston Hire offers not just completion.” machine for the job. the equipment, but the knowledge Entering into the rail space has also The second pillar is rail and services to make each job as enabled Preston Hire to work with maintenance. Preston Hire’s fleet of productive as possible. its OEM partners to introduce new elevated work platforms are essential “We’re engaged with every aspect machinery to the Australian market. units for this line of work with the of the job from providing lift plans Working as partners, Preston Hire was the first company to introduce the RR14 EVO3 hi-rail EWP to the market ensuring the machine met the specific Australian standards for road-rail vehicles. “This was an extensive yet necessary process to ensure our quality standards were met,” explained Thomas. “It is also important that customer’s know we have taken the time to appropriately test our gear to meet certified standards. “Rail for us is a vital market in Australia and so much more than just a hire opportunity. We are committed to providing services that truly provide solutions for our customers. We are a new entry to the rail market, however we are in it for the long haul” said Thomas. “I look forward to demonstrating our COUNT ON US approach to business” THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2020 19
LIEBHERR SPECIAL FEATURE A NEW EVOLUTION design. Specific safety technologies include load torque, height and sway limitation and the virtual wall. The LIEBHERR’S RAILROAD EXCAVATOR A 922 RAIL IS AVAILABLE TO machine operators can always rely on their machine and completely focus SERVICE AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND’S RAIL CONSTRUCTION on the work. AND MAINTENANCE PIPELINE. With over half a century of engineering expertise behind every machine built by Liebherr, the A SINCE THE 1960S, LIEBHERR touchscreen colour display as well 922 Rail is no exception. Since has led in the manufacturing of as the other control elements on the 2012, Australian rail customers have railroad excavators as part of its wide console and the comfort operator’s had the advantage of accessing construction machinery portfolio. seat are ideally and ergonomically Liebherr’s road-rail excavator and Based in Kirchdorf an der Iller, a coordinated with each other, forming feedback from local users as well town in the south-western German a perfect unit. as international customers have state of Baden-Württemberg, a Ease of maintenance has also been gone into the development and number of Liebherr machine types are built into the A 922 Rail. The service- construction of the A 922 Rail. In manufactured to this day in Germany, oriented machine design of the A 922 the course of extensive test phases, to the highest quality standards. Rail guarantees short maintenance the quality of each individual system The latest release from the times and minimises the maintenance is continuously checked further. In manufacturer is the railroad excavator costs. addition, an independent authority A 922 Rail. Drawing on the company’s The A 922 Rail improves on tests and approves the machines and extensive experience and consistent previous versions with easier to the systems installed in them. product development pipeline, the A access components. Air, oil and For ongoing operation and 922 Rail delivers the best performance fuel filters, the main battery switch, maintenance support, Liebherr has yet in a user-friendly configuration. the lubricating grease zerk for the a significant number of company- Running on a 120 kW/163hp oscillating axle and the pilot valves for owned facilities around Australia construction machine engine, the emergency actuation are all easy to and New Zealand with designated A 922 Rail delivers higher working access. contractors strategically based to speeds and smooth operation. To Advanced safety technologies service and support customers. travel on rail, the undercarriage is are part and parcel of the A 922 For more information, please designed to be able to adapt to Rail. Liebherr’s history of being a contact Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd on various gauge standards for use on reliable partner on the construction (02) 9852 1800 or visit all networks. The inside wheels of the site is inbuilt into the excavator’s www.liebherr.com.au. dual tyres provide traction for on-rail travel and integrated brakes in the rail wheel shorten the braking distance, enhancing safety. The proven hydraulic concept of the A 922 Rail utilises the finely tuned Liebherr built components to provide responsive operation. A dual variable displacement pump with independent control circuits provides a high level of driving and work performance. The A 922 Rail is designed with the rail worker in mind. The double cab provides user friendliness and comfort. With a modern interior design and roll-over protective structure the operator is comfortable, focused, productive, and safe. Vision of the working area is supported by a generous use of glass as well as rear and side cameras as standard. The 20 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES SUPPLIERS Advertising & Marketing Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre Ruby Fox Railway Museum Victoria South Australian Freight Council Inc Associations & Bodies The Australian Trade Commission - Austrade Tramway Museum St Kilda Prime Creative Media Transport for Victoria Rail Track Association Australia (ARA member) Transport Heritage NSW Ltd (ARA member) RailGallery - Creative Transport and Industrial Marketing UniQuest Pty Limited ACRI (Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation) ACT Government (ARA member) Below Rail & Track Grinding AMTIL Export Hub Australasian Railway Association Integrated Recycling Pty Ltd Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees MATISA Australia Australian Industry Group Projex Group Pty. Ltd. Australian Logistics Council Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (ARA member) Buildings and Property Australian Railway Historical Society (New South Wales Division) Australian Railway Historical Society (Tasmania Division) New Era Electrical Services Australian Sugar Milling Council Transit Vision Australian Transport Safety Bureau Transport for NSW (ARA member) Austrian Consulate General - Commercial Section Bland Shire CouncilWest Wyalong Condition Monitoring & Digitalisation Blue Mountains Commuter and Transport Users Association CF Asia Pacific Group Pty Ltd (ARA member) Australian Rail Technology Pty Ltd (ARA member) CQ University Australia Azeta Group Department of Transport and Main Roads (Translink) Lycopodium Infrastructure Pty Ltd (ARA member) MATISA Australia Doyle Transport Consulting Rieckenberg International Railway Technology Consulting Gilgandra Shire Council (ARA member) SMC Corporation Glen Innes Severn Council SYSTRA Scott Lister Australia Pty Ltd (ARA member) GLH Rail and Civil - George’s Loader Hire Trimble Beena Vision Solutions Greater Wellington Regional Council Trimble Nexala Solutions Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation Trimble Rail Solutions Institute of Railway Technology - Monash University Wabtec Control Systems (ARA member) National Railway Museum Electrical and Electrification Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator Office of Transport Safety Investigations Aitken & Partners Patentes Talgo S.L. (ARA member) Alltrack Solutions PTronik Pty Ltd Alpha Technologies Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTAWA) Alstom Transport Australia Pty Limited (ARA member) (ARA member) Amphenol Australia Pty Ltd Puffing Billy Railway (ARA member) ASN Switchgear - Rotary Switches Rail Academy (ARA member) Blue Electronics Pty Ltd THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021 21
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES SUPPLIERS Braemac Engineering Pty Ltd Engineering Cambridge Technologies Canberra Metro Operations (ARA member) APC Integration Carson Signs APC Technology Cat 5 Rail Austest Laboratories CNE Custom Cables Pty Ltd Australian Rail Technology Pty Ltd (ARA member) Coffey A Tetra Tech Company Australis Rail Consulting Connector-Tech ALS Pty Ltd EMRAILS Crimp-Tech Australia Pty Ltd Engenium Pty Ltd Electromek Pty Ltd Faiveley Transport Australia Eltek Australia Pty Ltd Indec (ARA member) Falcon Engineering 95 Pty Ltd Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd GVK Ranbury Management Group HARTING Pty Ltd Systematiq Pty Ltd HUBER+SUHNER Australia Pty Ltd SYSTRA Scott Lister Australia Pty Ltd (ARA member) IBIS Computer Pty Ltd VIRTUE TALENT PTY LTD Innovec Controls Pty Ltd Intex Connect Environment Management iris Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd Ironcore Transformers Pty Ltd Affinity Shop Jaquet - A part of TE Connectivity Amtac Professional Services Pty Ltd Kraus & Naimer Pty Ltd ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Ltd Manco Engineering Australia Pty Ltd Association of Tourist & Heritage Rail Australia Inc Manildra Group (ARA member) (ARA member) Middys Rail Infrastructure Aust Light Tower C/o Cross & Frampton Pty Ltd Nexans Australmold AVT Rail Systems Pty Ltd Niksar Australia Pty Ltd Caldis Cook Group P&R Electrical Wholesalers Calibre Professonal Services Pty Ltd (ARA member) PDC Group (Australia) Clark Corporate Consulting P/L Petards Competitive Advantage International Pty Ltd PJ White & Co Cortexia Projex Electrix Pty Ltd Cortexia | Human Factors & Safety Roxtec Australia Pty Ltd Curtin Monash Accident Research Centre Roy Hill Infrastructure Pty Ltd (ARA member) Dakar Risk Management Services Pty Ltd Soundlabs Group Pty Ltd DNV GL Business Assurance Australia & New Zealand South West Power Pty Ltd Everlast Tarping Systems Pty Ltd Sunlec International Pty Ltd Fatigue Management Technologies Surgetech Systems Feddersen Consulting Group (ARA member) Syskim International Pty Ltd HF Integration System 7 Australia Ian King Local Pest Control TECH SOURCE Industrial Guarding and Safety Teksol International Pty Ltd Industroquip Safety & Signage Transport System Solutions ISS First Response Weidmuller Australia Landmark Rail Solutions Lock Focus Pty Ltd 22 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES SUPPLIERS Lone Worker Safety COVA Thinking Pty Ltd Loram Maintenance of Way Inc Cryonomic Loram Pty Ltd Dymax Rail Luminator Technology Group Enersys Australia Matnick Security Services Engineered Solutions Asia Pacific Pty Ltd (ESAP) Maxcool Workwear Euro Power Australia Pty Ltd Onesafe Integrated Risk Management Pty Ltd eWelders OnSiteCameras Pty Ltd Fast Track Welding Pty Ltd Plant Assessor - Machinery Safety Solutions Fuchs Lubricants (Australasia) Sealed Air GTE Welding Pty Ltd Sekisui Foam Australia Hancock Sheetmetal Soundblock Solutions Hifab Welding StaySafe Lone Worker Safety Icepower Industrial Cleaning TPD Systems Asia Ltd Interflon Australia TruSafety Solutions International Cleaning Services TUV SUD Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. KaRaTec Power Supplies Pty Ltd UBIMET PTY LTD Kemet Australia Pty Ltd UGL Rail (ARA member) Kennards Hire (ARA member) Unified Security Group (Australia) Pty Ltd Kingfield Galvanizing Unipart Group Australia Pty Ltd (ARA member) KiwiRail (ARA member) Webbair Prolec Lakes Flora Pty Ltd Xtralis Pty Ltd Legend Power Systems Lubricon Hydrive Pty Ltd Freight/Heavy Haul Operations MAPAL Australia Pty Ltd Melfast Australian Rail Technology Pty Ltd (ARA member) Milspec Manufacturing Pty Ltd Celtec Rail Pty Ltd Plasma Cutter Inc Comsteel (ARA member) Plasser & Theurer Export von Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH Salix Powerbox Powerlite Australia General Materials and Product Supplies Progress Rail (ARA member) Rail Industry Supplies Adept Direct - Cable Handling Railtech Australia Limited AMI SALES Rosenberg Australia Pty Ltd Antec Engineering Salta Properties (ARA member) Australian Timken Pty Ltd Schaffler Axis Electrical Components (I) PVT LTD SmartChem Industries Pty Ltd Banlaw Pty Ltd STUG AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Battery Energy Power Solutions Pty Ltd Wear Parts Services Pty Ltd Bexon Crane Rail Pty Ltd Westkon Precast Pty Ltd BHP Billiton Iron Ore (ARA member) Wi-Tronix LLC (ARA member) C-Mac Industries YHI Power Chemetall Australasia Coolshield International Pty Ltd Coulter Engineering THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021 23
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES SUPPLIERS Human Rescource Services Infrastructure Trakblaze Pty Ltd ATEC Rail Group (ARG) 12seven Consulting Services Colliers International 2XM Projects Pty Ltd (ARA member) CR Rail Aakira Medical Services Era Polymers ABB Australia Pty Ltd (ARA member) Forensic Pest Management Services Pty Ltd Ability People Pty Ltd Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ARA member) Accell Pty Ltd PHOENIX AG AUSTRALIA PTY LTD accreditis Pilbara Iron Company Services (ARA member) Auckland Transport (ARA member) Qld Survey Pegs Bridging The Gap BriX Projects Infrastructure Engineering Broadspectrum (ARA member) Building Careers Australia Bureau Veritas Australia Pty Ltd (ARA member) Cadden Crowe BCON Services Catops ENSCO Rail CDI AndersElite Australia Limmat Group Centre for Railway Engineering (ARA member) Monash Institute of Railway Technology CGC Recruitment Ries Rail Services Australia Chelgrave Rail Sperry Rail Inc Complete Personnel Recruitment Taylor Rail Australia Pty Ltd Contract Control International Pty Ltd TBH - Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond Pty Ltd (ARA member) Davidson Granite Consulting Infrastructure Engineering Services GTE Rail Australia Pty Ltd Hays Recruitment A Bending Company P/L Humanomics Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure Hunan Great Steel Pipe Co. Ltd Ajax Fasteners Industrial Recruitment Partners Alcoa Fastening Systems Kinexus ArcelorMittal McArthur Australian Railway Supply Co. Pty Ltd McConnell Dowell Pty Ltd (ARA member) Baron Rubber Monadelphous Engineering Associates Pty Ltd (ARA member) Boleh Consulting AUST Perfect Labour Hire Bombardier Transportation Australia (ARA member) Rail Advisory Services (ARA member) British Steel Rail Personnel Bull Head Services Pty Limited Randstad CADwalk Global Pty Ltd recruitaustralia.com Pty Ltd Degnan Constructions Reliance Rail Pty Ltd (ARA member) DRYSYS Australia Pty Ltd Technical Resources Pty Ltd Elphinstone Pty Ltd Track Protection Australia Elsafe Pty Ltd (ARA member) Web Rail Encanta Event Management Workforce International Pty Ltd Endeavour Mutual Bank (ARA member) Fluor Australia Pty Ltd 24 THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES SUPPLIERS Fluor Rail Services IT Services and Supply Glass and Surface Protection Technologies Australia Pty Limited GRC&C Absolute Data Group Groundmaster Engineering Ajilon GS1 Australia (ARA member) BCDS Solutions Hardface Technologys BE Analytic Solutions Hawkins Infrastructure Computer Empire IMI Precision Engineering Constraint Technologies International (CTI) Infastech Engineered Fastening CoreMac Insulect Australia Critical Room Solutions Pty Ltd KCPM Consulting Pty Ltd CRRC Australia Pty Ltd (ARA member) Konnect Enlightened IT Development Linmag Australia Pty Ltd ESSESSE Pty Ltd Marchment Hill Consulting Fielden Management Services Pty Ltd Marciano Industries Hamey Vision Systems Pty Ltd McLeod Rail Pty Ltd House of IT MFL Maschinenfabrik Liezen und Giesserei GmbH Insyte Solutions Mid West Ports Authority (ARA member) iPRO Solutions Pty Ltd Multislide Industries Legion Ltd Northern Iron and Brass Foundry Pty Ltd Lendlease Engineering Pty Ltd (ARA member) OSR Pty Ltd Mac Smart Platipus Anchors Paperless Warehousing Group Polycorp Ltd. Paperless Warehousing Pty Ltd Quingson Railteck Corp. Rail Management Consultants Australia Pty Ltd Rail Futures Pty Ltd RTS Solutions Rail Technology International Pty Ltd Trapeze Networks Raymax Applications Pty Ltd UXC Eclipse Royal Infraconstru Limited V/Line (ARA member) Smale Rail VisioStack Inc Steelrod Pty Ltd Weighwell Engineering Ltd Sterling Group Strategic Connections Group Pty Ltd (ARA member) Legal & Compliance Strategic Marine Strukton Rail Australia Pty Ltd (ARA member) AssessTech T & S Bates Pty Ltd Austest Laboratories Technofast Industries Systematiq Pty Ltd Tesmec S.p.A. Trelleborg Engineered Systems Australia Pty Ltd Machinery Ultra Electronics Australia United Fasteners Australia ADT Rail & Equipment Pty Ltd VEC Civil Engineering Pty Ltd ADT Western Australia Pty Ltd Victory Aerospace & Military Spares Pty Ltd Aeson Power VicTrack (ARA member) APC Technology Voith Turbo Pty Ltd (ARA member) Australian Rail Technology Pty Ltd (ARA member) THE AUSTRALASIAN RAIL DIRECTORY 2021 25
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