Inland Rail - Albury to Parkes
Project at a glance
NSW Australia (Onshore)
Reference Design and Detailed Design Phase
AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION LTD
Contact Details
About Inland Rail
Inland Rail is a fast freight backbone stretching more than 1,700km that will transform how we move goods around Australia by providing transit times of less than 24 hours between Melbourne and Brisbane.
It will better link regional businesses, manufacturers and producers to national and global markets and generate new opportunities for existing and emerging industries.
Comprising 13 individual projects, Inland Rail is the largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia and will enable safer, less congested highways, fewer carbon emissions, cheaper freight costs and new economic opportunities for our regions.
Inland Rail is a shot in the arm for Australia's economy, generating $18b in economic benefits and over 21,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The Australian Government selected the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to deliver Inland Rail, in partnership with the private sector.
Albury to Parkes
The Albury to Parkes section involves extensive enhancements to specific sites across the 355 kilometres of existing track running from Albury to Illabo and Stockinbingal to Parkes.
The enhancements would provide the necessary vertical and horizontal clearance along the existing 'Main South Line' corridor to support the safe running of double-stacked freight trains up to 1,800 metres long and 6.5 metres high.
The Albury to Parkes section is divided into two separate projects:
Albury to Illabo
The 185 kilometres of existing rail corridor from the VIC-NSW border at Albury to Illabo includes adjustments to approximately 44 kilometres of existing tracks. The enhancement project comprises Works at specific sites to achieve horizontal and vertical clearance requirements for double-stacked trains.
The Works include track slews and reconfigurations, bridge removals, bridge modifications, bridge replacements, track lowering, signalling gantry replacements, level crossing modifications and other associated works.
For more information on the Albury to Parkes Project visit Albury to Illabo - Inland Rail (artc.com.au)
Stockinbingal to Parkes
This 170.3 kilometre stretch of Inland Rail involves enhancing specific sites along the existing rail corridor between Stockinbingal and Parkes to achieve horizontal and vertical clearance requirements for double-stacked trains.
The Stockinbingal to Parkes Project will also enhance capacity by constructing a new crossing loop north of the Daroobalgie Road level crossing (Daroobalgie Crossing Loop).
The Works include track slews, bridge modifications, track lowering, other structure modifications, upgrading a level crossing at Daroobalgie Road, a new crossing loop and other associated works.
For more information on the Stockinbingal to Parkes Project visit Stockinbingal to Parkes - Inland Rail (artc.com.au)
Delivery timeframes
Albury to Illabo
- Design and Construction Tender Release - Mid 2022
- Design and Construction Tender Close - Late 2022
- Contract Award - Early 2023
Stockinbingal to Parkes
- ITC Tender Release - Mid 2022
- ITC Tender Close - Late 2022
- Contract Award - Early 2023
Shortlisted proponents
ARTC announced the shortlisting of three construction firms to deliver the design and construct contract for the Albury to Illabo and Stockinbingal to Parkes (Albury to Parkes) enhancement projects in southern New South Wales on 30 June 2022.
The proponents include:
- John Holland Pty Ltd
- Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd and Partners (FreightConnect)
- Martinus Rail Pty Ltd
Engaging local and Indigenous suppliers
ARTC is committed to creating sustainable economic development and employment opportunities for local and Indigenous businesses and individuals by maximising their opportunities to participate in the project.
ARTC will provide full, fair and reasonable opportunity for capable and competitive local and Indigenous businesses and social enterprises to compete for work or participate in supply chains associated with Inland Rail.
Compliance with the Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016
TheCode for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016(the Code) applies to the building work associated with this project. By submitting an expression of interest in, or tender for, this project, you will become subject to the Code.
Registration of Interest (ROI) opportunities
The Work Packages section contains a list of indicative opportunities and may not be reflective of actual packages issued for tender pending assessment of market capability and project requirements.
Businesses interested in supplying to the project as subcontractors, suppliers or equipment providers are encouraged to register their interest against the applicable Work Package/s.
Registrants should note:
- A complete, up-to-date and accurate ICN Gateway company profile is required in order to register interest.Click here to create a company profile on ICN Gateway
- This is an initial ROI to supply to the Albury to Parkes section.
- Incomplete registrations may not be considered. Information on how to create a company profile or submit a registration of interest on ICN Gateway is provided below (refer to User Guides available in the 'Project Documents' section).
- All ROIs are provided to ARTC for their information.
- ARTC have no contractual or other legal obligation to registrants arising out of the ROI process with respect to the consideration, evaluation, acceptance or rejection of any registration of interest, or the failure to consider, evaluate or accept any registration of interest.
- Services, programs and initiatives provided by ICN are designed to complement a company's existing sales, marketing and business development strategy and any ROI submitted should not be considered an alternative to these activities.
It is important that businesses registering their interest are aware that their registration does not guarantee that they will progress further in any procurement processes. ARTC have broad discretion to suspend, vary or terminate procurement processes of Albury to Parkes section, decline to consider or review any ROI or negotiate with and enter into a contract with any other party for the performance of a Works Package.
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ARTC strongly encourages suppliers to contact ICN in the first instance to gain an understanding of the ROI process and development programs, such as their ICN Gateway Profile Improvement Workshops.
Further assistance
Support and assistance are available through the organisation listed below.
ARTC
To learn more about becoming an Inland Rail supplier. You can access information on ARTCs supply principles and commitments, and supplier capability development initiatives, including workshops to assist businesses to develop business capability statements and respond to tenders.
Please visit https://inlandrail.artc.com.au/opportunities/suppliers/information-for-suppliers/
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NSW AUSTRALIAThe Narrabri to North Star (N2NS) section comprises an upgrade to approximately 186km of track within the existing rail corridor and construction of approximately 2.3km of new rail corridor. The works are required to accommodate the operation of 1,800m-long double-stacked freight trains and will involve the modification of various structures
Inland Rail is transforming how everyday goods are moved around our vast country. It will complete the backbone of the national freight network by providing transit times of less than 24 hours for freight trains between Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
VIC AUSTRALIAThe Tottenham to Albury section of Inland Rail will upgrade 305km of existing rail corridor between metropolitan Melbourne and the Victoria-NSW border at Albury-Wodonga.
Due to its scale and complexity, this project is broken into two stages:
- Stage One: Beveridge to Albury
- Stage Two: Metropolitan Melbourne
QLD AUSTRALIAThe Gowrie to Kagaru section of Inland Rail in Queensland will be designed, built, managed and financed through a Public Private Partnership (PPP).
The Gowrie to Kagaru section is divided into three separate projects:
- Gowrie to Helidon
- Helidon to Calvert
- Calvert to Kagaru
NSW AUSTRALIAThe Rail Corridor Program involves the delivery of above-ground works, which includes track construction, rail welding, transportation of materials, and the installation and commissioning of level crossings on approximately 570 kilometres of railway between Narromine and Moree in New South Wales and North Start (New South Wales) to Gowrie in Queensland taking in the project's largest greenfield sections.
NSW, QLD AUSTRALIAThe Central Civil Works Program will focus on an 85km (approximately) section between North Star in New South Wales and Whetstone in Queensland as well as a separate 14km package south of Moree called Narrabri to North Star Phase 2.
The Works are allowing for future connections to Goondiwindi and the broader region. It follows the existing track north from North Star before crossing Bruxner Way and the border to join the existing Queensland Rail line.
QLD AUSTRALIAThe Northern Civil Works Program comprises approximately 138km of new dual gauge track and approximately 69km of upgraded track and crosses the local government areas of Goondiwindi and Toowoomba.
The Northern Civil Works section of Inland Rail will connect one of Australia's most productive farming regions to markets across the country.
Once complete, Inland Rail will help producers be more competitive, connecting them to markets in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth more efficiently, more reliably and in larger volumes.
NSW AUSTRALIAThe Southern Civil Works Program involves construction of 306km of new single track rail line from Narromine to Narrabri. It is the longest project within Inland Rail.
This 306km of new track is a crucial part of delivering our fast and reliable freight rail service between Melbourne and Brisbane.
NSW AUSTRALIAThe Albury to Parkes section of Inland Rail includes trackwork, passing loops, bridgework, new structures and signaling comprising:
Albury to Illabo (A2I) - 185km enhancement project to support double-stacked freight trains across 20 sites in a brownfield rail environment, and
Stockinbingal to Parkes (S2P) - a further 173km of enhancement project across 10 sites in a brownfield rail environment.
NSW AUSTRALIAMartinus Rail bid for Albury to Parkes Inland Rail Enhancement Works
The Albury to Parkes section of Inland Rail includes trackwork, passing loops, bridgework, new structures and signalling comprising:
Albury to Illabo (A2I) - 185km enhancement project to support double-stacked freight trains across 20 sites in a brownfield rail environment, and
Stockinbingal to Parkes (S2P) - a further 173km of enhancement project across 10 sites in a brownfield rail environment.
NSW AUSTRALIAAlbury to Parkes Enhancement Projects
The Albury to Parkes section involves extensive enhancements to specific sites across the 355km of existing track running from Albury to Illabo and Stockinbingal to Parkes.
The enhancements will provide the necessary vertical and horizontal clearance along the existing 'Main South Line' corridor to support the safe running of double-stacked freight trains up to 1,800m long and 6.5m high
NSW AUSTRALIAThe Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) section of Inland Rail involves construction of approximately 39km of new single track between Illabo and Stockinbingal. The route will bypass the townships of Cootamundra and Bethungra and the winding, steep section of track known as the Bethungra Spiral on the Main South line; opening up a more efficient way to transport freight through the area. It also includes upgrading approximately 3km of existing track along this section.
NSW AUSTRALIAThe Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) section of Inland Rail involves construction of approximately 39km of new single track between Illabo and Stockinbingal. The route will bypass the townships of Cootamundra and Bethungra and the winding, steep section of track known as the Bethungra Spiral on the Main South line; opening up a more efficient way to transport freight through the area. It also includes upgrading approximately 3km of existing track along this section
In early-2023, ARTC appointed John Holland as one of three elected contractors to bid for the Illabo to Stockinbingal project. John Holland is currently preparing its competitive bid for this project.