Tags: Australian Rail News

World-first fully digitally automated AutoHaul™ network connects new Australian iron ore mine to port

Hitachi Rail has connected Rio Tinto’s newest mine in Western Australia to the AutoHaul™ network Hitachi Rail was the technical and delivery lead for the development of AutoHaul™ the world’s first fully automated heavy-haul rail system 1,700 km AutoHaul™ network has now been expanded by a further 166 km Hitachi Rail and Rio Tinto have […]

Four more SDA1 Locomotives from China based CRRC to Australian Freight Service Company SCT Logistics

China-based CRRC Corporation shipped four additional second-generation SDA1 locomotives to Australia in January, as part of a supply order between CRRC subsidiary CRRC Ziyang and leading Australian freight service company SCT Logistics. The upgraded 3150kW AC transmission diesel (SDA1) locomotives, fully developed by CRRC Ziyang, feature low operation noise (less than 75 decibels inside), capable of hauling […]