Heavy Vehicle/Plant Fitter at Artc in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia | Kablio

Heavy Vehicle/Plant Fitter at Artc in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia | Kablio

Company

Overview

1998

Year of Formation

Born from a national reform initiative, the company was established to unify scattered state rail corridors.

8,500 km

Track Network

Manages a vast network of standard-gauge track spanning five mainland states, forming the backbone of Australia’s freight system.

AUD 900M

Annual Revenue

Generated nearly AUD 900 million in revenue during the 2021–22 fiscal year.

1,700 km

Inland Rail Project

Developing a major freight route connecting Melbourne to Brisbane as part of the Inland Rail initiative.

Spearheads innovative projects like the GPS-based Advanced Train Management System for remote, safety-critical lines.
Regular 'super possession' block-works replace hundreds of kilometres of track and renew essential infrastructure.
Powers nationwide logistics by selling access to freight operators and coordinating across ports, mines, and states.
A surprising fact: though it controls massive corridors, the company doesn’t run any trains—it simply builds and maintains the network.

Culture + Values

We are committed to maintaining a high standard of safety.
We foster a culture of inclusion and diversity.
We prioritize collaboration and teamwork.
We are focused on providing quality and reliability in our services.
We value innovation and continuous improvement.
We maintain accountability and transparency in all aspects of our business.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net Zero Target by 2050

Aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by mid-century, a bold commitment to combating climate change.

30%

Emissions Reduction Target

Setting a significant goal to lower emissions by one-third by 2030.

Focuses on energy efficiency and sustainable practices across operations
Investing in low-emission technologies, including rail network electrification
Improves environmental stewardship through monitoring and reporting

Inclusion & Diversity

21%

Representation in Key Roles

The workforce includes women in key roles with a focus on equal opportunities for growth and development.

Initiatives have been established to promote gender diversity within the workforce.
A commitment has been made to increase female representation across operational and leadership roles.

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