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John Fullerton
Chief Executive Officer
We are committed to working with
Victorian agencies to identify the most
effective way to invest the $100 million
committed by the Australian Government
to undertake further upgrades between
Melbourne and Albury.
Through 2017, we also responded to the impact
of industrial action in NSW and Victoria, as well
as operational issues such as severe weather
incidents. Importantly, our customers have
commended our ability to restore services
safely and effectively in these circumstances.
—A CONTINUED FOCUS
ON IMPROVING RAIL’S
COMPETITIVENESS
In addition to Inland Rail, work continues
on initiatives to grow rail’s competitiveness
in the national freight market.
We progressed four substantial technology-
based projects:
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Advanced Train Management
System (ATMS)
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ARTC Network Control Optimisation
Project (ANCO)
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Asset Management Improvement
Project (AMIP), and
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Customer Portal.
ATMS and ANCO in particular will be major
drivers of greater efficiency in the rail supply
chain.
The Customer Portal also entered its next
stage, after completion of the first phase of
this customer initiative – to provide real time
information of trains on our network.
We also progressed or commissioned a number
of capital infrastructure projects across
the Interstate and Hunter Valley networks,
including: The Adelaide-Tarcoola Re-railing
Acceleration Upgrade project; the Port Botany
Rail Line Upgrade (Stage 3); Melbourne-
Adelaide Loops Extension project and the
Kooragang Arrival Roads project. In addition,
we supported the introduction of new terminal
and agribusiness connections into our network.
These projects are all discussed further
in this report.
—OUR UNIQUE POSITION
AND CAPABILITY PLACES
US WELL FOR THE FUTURE
As we approach 2018, we remain conscious
and focused on our core business. We will
not lose sight of the importance of daily
delivery, service performance and safety while
continuing the transformation of our business
to one that is fully customer focused.
We have a unique position in the national
supply chain and our capability and experience
to deliver on these outcomes is demonstrated
by our success through the year.
In closing, I acknowledge all our key
stakeholders and communities in which we
operate for their ongoing support. I recognise
that it is the dedication and commitment of
our employees that drives our business and
makes it successful.
I would particularly like to thank the Board
for their guidance throughout the year.
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