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—ARTC NETWORK
CONTROL
OPTIMISATION
(ANCO)
Changes to the way we plan the
paths of trains has the potential
to save hundreds of millions of
dollars over the next 10 years.
The ANCO project will see
Network Control make use of
innovative digital tools to help
plan optimum train paths and
make just-in-time adjustments.
This will reduce transit time and
provide savings while making
more efficient use of available
track and train assets.
The increased capacity will
provide our customers with the
opportunity to increase their
contracted tonnage and allow
us to selectively defer capital
expenditure on new track.
—MUSWELLBROOK
TO TURRAWAN
RE-RAILING
The $85.5 million re-railing
and upgrade of the 500 rail-
kilometre Muswellbrook to
Turrawan section now means
the entire Hunter Valley
network allows for 30 Tonne
Axle Load services. With a 20
percent increase in loading now
possible, this means faster and
heavier trains can run between
Turrawan and the port providing
a more efficient option for our
customers.
—KOORAGANG
ARRIVAL ROADS 2
(KAR2)
Additional track and
embankments at the primary
Newcastle coal terminal have
provided increased capacity and
easier access for our customers.
The $29 million Kooragang
Arrival Roads 2 project allows
more loaded coal trains to be
stored in front of the dump
stations and assists with
the sequencing of trains.
This expanded capacity also
minimises delays and allows
continued movement during
dump station mechanical faults.
The ability to ensure the correct
train is at the correct dump
station is vital to the separation
of the coal grades and this
upgrade allows greater flexibility
and ease of access, increasing
capacity.
The project was successfully
commissioned in late 2016 after
commencing in June 2012.
PROJECTS
COMMISSIONED
OR PROGRESSED
SIGNIFICANTLY
IN 2016–17
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