Our fleet
Our rollingstock fleet is one of the safest and most fuel-efficient fleets operating in Australia, transporting Queensland coal on the Carmichael Rail Network and Aurizon Newlands Rail System through to the North Queensland Export Terminal.
Introducing the Gt46AC-Ace
Gen III
Our next generation rail fleet includes 536 wagons and 14 new Progress Rail EMD® GT46C-ACe Gen III locomotives, the first of their kind in Australia and the most technologically advanced freight locomotives ever to operate here.
Our next generation rail fleet includes 536 wagons and 14 new Progress Rail EMD® GT46C-ACe Gen III locomotives
Designed and built especially for the Australian rail environment, the locomotives feature new safety technology to improve braking, making them safer and easier to operate for our train crew. They also include highly intelligent IT systems to allow experts in our operations centre to track the trains, assist train crews or even operate the trains as required from anywhere in Australia.
Built for power
Built by Caterpillar’s Progress Rail business in the USA, our locomotives are the most powerful diesel locomotives in Queensland. Just two locomotives are required as part of each train configuration, compared to the three train configuration traditionally used in the Bowen Basin.
On a per train basis, Bowen Rail Company locomotives are more fuel efficient than other locomotives in Australia. The use 10 per cent less fuel than other diesel trains 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 takes 23 hours on average, including loading and unloading time.
Putting safety first
Each of our locomotives underwent rigorous testing and commissioning before entering 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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