Built for power
Built in the Caterpillar Company’s Progress Rail business in the USA, the locomotives are the most powerful diesel locomotives in Queensland. Just two locomotives will be required as part of each train configuration, compared to the three train configuration traditionally used in the Bowen Basin.
Further, on a per train basis, they are more fuel efficient than other locomotives in Australia, using 10 per cent less fuel than the diesel trains currently operating in the Bowen Basin and across Australia, underlining our commitment to sustainability.
Each 1400m train consists of two locomotives and 86 wagons and is capable of hauling approximately 7300 tonnes of freight. One round trip from the Carmichael Mine to the North Queensland Export Terminal will take 23 hours including loading and unloading time.
Putting safety first
Each of our locomotives has undergone rigorous testing and commissioning before being put into service to ensure they are ready to operate safely and efficiently. The testing and commissioning process is typical for all new trains on any rail network and takes a period of time as the new equipment and rail infrastructure are tested, both while hauling loads and with empty wagons.
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