Calibre Rail - Rail Project Management and Engineering

Calibre Rail is a project management and engineering consultancy firm providing rail transport solutions to the world's resource and transport industries.

The company has now grown to over 280 personnel and is leading the way in the delivery of railway projects throughout Australia.

Rail engineering, procurement and construction management services

Calibre Rail offers a full range of rail engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services. We deliver the most complex rail projects, from inception to an operational system, including ongoing technical support.

We have managed major projects through all phases of development, from initial feasibility and definitive engineering studies, through to detailed design, documentation, construction management, commissioning and handover.

We are experts in the delivery of rail transport solutions and we offer the following specialised services.

Rail engineering services

Rail engineering services we offer include:

• Earthworks and drainage
• Structural engineering
• Electrical design
• Signalling
• Design communications

Rail project services

We offer a range of rail project services, including:

• Contracts and procurement management
• Logistical / project planning
• Program management
• Capital and maintenance cost estimating
• Spares and inventory assessments
• Document control
• Project monitoring and audits
• QA / QC
• Project controls
• Needs analysis and brief development
• Railway strategy and master planning

Rail construction services

Rail construction services we provide include:

• Construction management
• Commissioning
• Operational interface management
• Safety management

Rail management services

We also offer rail management services, such as:

• Project management
• Feasibility studies
• Risk management
• Environmental management
• Training
• Occupational safety and health
• Engineering management

The value of our service is in our approach and experience. We work closely with our clients at every stage of the project to better understand the issues and deliver the right outcome.

Rail project process, budget, timeline, input and risk management

Managing and understanding project processes, budgets, timelines, inputs and risks are all critical elements in the service we provide. Calibre Rail implements 'best for project' management systems that include project-team workshops, and proven value and risk-management tools.

A successful project is not created just in the design and construction, but also in attention to detail, thorough planning, and understanding of the inter-relationship of all the project elements and their impacts. This understanding only comes with the experience of delivering projects from start to finish.

Specialised railway engineering

Calibre Rail has an enviable track record in providing EPCM services for a range of rail projects throughout Australia. As one of the largest specialised railway engineering and project management companies in Australia, we have developed a reputation for the delivery of projects on time and on budget.

Projects that have been completed include:

• Jabiru and Finch sidings: 10km
• Tunkawanna to Rosella rail duplication: 95km
• Comalco, Weipa, order of magnitude study
• Lang Hancock rail project: 70km
• Coonarie to Spring duplication (design only): 7km
• Turner River deviation (design and construction support)
• Yandi JSE load-out loop duplication and siding

Current projects in either the study or construction phase include:

• Mesa A railway project
• Brockman 4 railway project
• Pilbara 320 railway study
• RGP5 rail project
• API rail feasibility study
• Jack Hills railway feasibility study
• Rail capacity enhancement rail project

Rail project personnel, experience, management systems and cost control

At Calibre Rail we are committed to exceptional performance in every aspect of our projects. Through our personnel, experience, proven management systems and cost control we provide cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.

We are one of Australia's fastest-growing privately owned companies. Our rapid growth over the past three years reflects our success in delivering results that exceed our clients' expectations.

At Calibre Rail our only focus is the successful delivery of rail projects.