Tag: Rail In Mining

Rail is the primary transport for coal across Central Queensland. Safety risks relating to overspeed events, signals passed at dangers (SPADs) and exceeding movement authorities put community and personnel lives at risk. Australia’s largest rail freight operator has teamed up with global company Siemens to implement industry leading technology in rail safety operations. Aurizon, in collaboration with Siemens, are rolling out the European Train Control System (ETCS) technology in the Central Queensland Coal Network (CQCN) and has branded this ETCS level 2 in its business as TrainGuard. European Train Control System (ETCS) The ETCS was originally developed for seamless train operation across national borders in Europe. It is an advanced addition to the signalling system that relays continuous information between...

Having increased its membership by 60% in the last year, the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) is clearly doing something right. With its membership including the major Pilbara mining companies involved in heavy haulage of valuable ore across Australia, RISSB is playing a critical role in working with the industry to ensure it meets the necessary regulatory standards. The Australian Mining Review recently caught up with RISSB Chair and industry veteran, David George, to discuss the organisation’s collaborative role with the Australian Heavy Haulage rail sector and the mining companies that are part of it. “RISSB is industry's partner in co-regulation. We are helping manage safety and play an active role in shaping the regulatory environment,” David said....

With forecasts that Australia’s rail sector is facing a serious skills shortage, a local start-up is well placed to help attract potential new workers to the industry. According to a recent report published by the Australian Railway Association, the rail industry contributes around $30 Billion to the Australian economy and employs more than 165,000 workers directly and indirectly in full-time equivalent (FTE) terms. This comprises private and public operators, passenger and freight operators, track owners and managers, manufacturers and suppliers that operate in urban, regional and rural areas of Australia. Rail Skills Shortage The rail freight sector is considered a critical component in Australia’s future growth, however, new studies show the sector is facing a major skills shortage crisis. New...