Aurizon runs longest coal train

Australian rail freight company Aurizon recently marked an historic milestone, running the longest train ever through its Central Queensland Coal Network (CQCN)

The average Aurizon train on the CQCN has around 100 wagons and a payload of about 8,500t of coal

30 March 2015
comments
share

The 2.3km train had 136 wagons and carried 11,000t of coal through the Blackwater rail system to the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET).

The mining operations intelligence you need

Gain deeper insight with a Mining Magazine Premium Subscription including unrivaled research reports from Mining Magazine Intelligence.

Digital access from £1

£1 for the first month followed by monthly instalments at a rate of £49.50

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Market leading coverage of new technologies and trends affecting the way in which mines are managed and operated
In-depth and unrivalled reports on the most successful/innovative mining operations
Insight on new mining equipment and management techniques to help mine management improve/advance their operations
The most insightful and interesting interviews with industry figureheads and subject matter experts
Exclusive columns on a regular basis
Unique onsite reporting from key industry events