GORAIL - Carbon Emission Reductions through Improved Track Design

QR was able to achieve greenhouse reductions by better using the capacity of its assets including gains through upgrading their rail tracks network, resulting in more efficient train running and operations.

Due to the large investment in capital equipment, rollingstock and track infrastructure, wherever practicable, QR employs technologies that can be modified or upgraded over time. QR has developed a comprehensive asset management strategy incorporating the principles of “whole of life cycle asset management” to minimise potential environmental impact over the life cycle of an asset.

QR has undertaken a number of major track upgrades to increase operational efficiency, improve reliability, reduce future maintenance requirements, and provide for increased axle loads and train speeds.

QR has also been upgrading and simplifying signalling as part of their of track upgrade projects to improve train operations.

Resignalling to increase the capacity and efficiency of train movements through the Normanby and reduce the impacts of shunting at various yards.

Installing Dynamic Speed Indicators at various signals to improve brake handling and installing Dark Territory Control systems to eliminate unnecessary train stops.

Commencing in 2000, QR has achieved smoother train operations as a result of infrastructure and signalling initiatives with the following positive outcomes:

Noise minimisation
Reduction in fuel consumption
Reduced rollingstock component wear
Dead running of trains reduced
Increased track capacity and consequently, better asset productivity

To address the noise issues associated with railway operations, QR has implemented actions to reduce levels from trains and has a program to install noise barriers in high impact areas.

GORAIL is a QR Limited and QRNational Initiative

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