Burnbury rail communication upgrade to improve Worsley Alumina’s freight network

Western Australia based rail infrastructure and access provider Brookfield Rail has undertaken major upgrade works on its South West radio communication network. The upgrade aimed to improve efficiency and safety along the railway line from Perth to Burnbury will also service the adjacent lines and the railway station at Worsley Alumina.

According to sources aware of the development, the project involves installation of nine radio communication towers that will service the 190 kilometre rail line from Bunbury to Perth. The total project cost is estimated at US$2.5 million.

The line is key to the region's economic sustainability because of the fact that each year, it transports 23 million tonnes (approximately) of alumina, bauxite, coal and other commodities from the region to the Kwinana Port.

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Brookfield Rail general manager of asset management and projects Paul Lowney said, "The South West is one of the busiest sections of the freight rail network, and this upgrade will reduce the chance of radio black spots, improving communications and future proofing this vital connection from the region into Perth."

The entire upgrade is expected to be completed by June this year, the sources said.