RMC Rail Services Hi-Rail Vehicle
We’re pleased to welcome the newest addition to our fleet — RMC Rail Services (West) first Hi-Rail Vehicle.
With enhanced on-track capability and a robust design, this vehicle expands our operational capacity and supports safer, more efficient delivery across projects.
This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and smarter service delivery on every project, every time.
RMC has a wide range of high-quality heavy plant and earth machinery to support construction & infrastructure projects. Find out more here.
McDonald Surveys Rail Teams Driving Progress Across Key Projects
McDonald Surveys rail teams have been hard at work across multiple fronts, delivering critical support and expertise across various projects:
- Conducting RNM scopes at renewal sites, including 73 km, 74 km, 76 km, and 123 km.
- Swift recovery efforts following the Galah derailment to minimise service disruptions.
- Supporting the ballast cleaning campaign and Austal ICSS pad construction.
- Providing detailed feature and drone surveys for Sustaining Capital projects.
At BHP, the third campaign at Mooka Yard has been successfully completed, while in Perth, the NEWest YRE project is nearing completion. Teams are also preparing for upcoming works on the TCL Glen Iris and Kenwick tunnels.
A huge thanks to all our teams for their professionalism and commitment to delivering safe and successful project outcomes.
Supporting Rail Upgrades at Geraldton Port
RMC is grateful to have been entrusted by the Midwest Port Authority to undertake upgrade works in Geraldton.
The project began with the delivery of the first 26 rails to Geraldton Port. These 50kg per metre rails, each measuring 27.5 metres in length, were unloaded using RMC’s recently acquired Volvo L90 loaders, with operators working in perfect unison to unload four lengths at a time.
RMC site teams were also visited by CEO Gary McLaughlin and members of the Executive Leadership Team, who attended prestart meetings, conducted site tours, and provided lunch for the crews.
A big thank you to the team and site leadership for their dedication to safety and for maintaining such a high standard throughout the project.
Delivering Infrastructure Upgrades Across Key Queensland Rail Yards
The RMC East team recently completed a series of significant infrastructure upgrades across several Pacific National yards in Queensland, enhancing both safety and operational efficiency.
Townsville: Trackside walkways were improved to support safer and more efficient movement, with 1,000m² completed per shift—delivered without incident.
Tennyson: Major upgrades were carried out on Number 6 Road, including new foundations, installation of concrete sleepers, and fresh bitumen to improve overall track integrity.
Rockhampton: Scheduled renewal works were completed, addressing defects, replacing bearers, and enhancing walkways to ensure ongoing reliability.
Mackay: Refurbishment works included key bearer replacements and track renewals, contributing to strengthened infrastructure and improved safety outcomes.
These upgrades reflect the capability and commitment of RMC’s teams in supporting reliable rail infrastructure for our clients.
Supporting Safety and Capability on Cross River Rail
Railtrain recently completed the development and delivery of a new Verification of Competency (VOC) process for the Cross River Rail project in Brisbane.
This initiative was designed to ensure all personnel were proficient in safeworking rules, with a particular focus on operating complex hi-rail equipment including Flat Top Trucks, Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs), and Excavators. The process was developed to uphold—and exceed—industry safety standards, ensuring each operator was not only compliant but also confident in their ability to work safely and effectively.
The delivery of this VOC framework reflects Railtrain’s continued commitment to supporting safe operations across major infrastructure projects.
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Avon? No problem!
We recently spoke with Chris Ainley who wrapped up his first project as a Possession Protection Officer providing support to Arc Infrastructure Mobile Maintenance Team (MMT) in the Avon Valley.
“The most challenging part of the project was the limited services for communications. Phone and radio reception is intermittent in the Avon Vally area and when you have multiple workgroups, paired with live rail traffic, the stakes are high.
One of our most effective, but not as tangible tools, was trust and the safety culture that existed in the team. Arc Infrastructure MMT already has an ingrained and committed approach to effective rail safety and this contributed hugely to implementing a safe system to communicate over multiple workgroups and large distances.”
Not only did this project end incident-free, but photography enthusiast Chris even had a moment to capture some fantastic images of the Valley.
Don’t be afraid to sweep the shed
McDonald Surveys is making great strides in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, as showcased in this image capturing our collaboration with the Rio Tinto rail renewals team.
Our team’s meticulous track cleaning ahead of our Gedo Vorsys truly epitomises the motto “Don’t be afraid to sweep the shed”, and it’s this level of attention to detail that has significantly contributed to enhanced productivity and data quality. It’s moments like these that truly demonstrate our commitment to success in the Pilbara region, where teamwork is at the core of everything we do.
We take pride in our ability to work seamlessly across teams, as seen in this photograph of our crossing team joining forces with our Gedo team; by combining our expertise and leveraging each other’s strengths, we are driving efficiency in rail renewals. Our collaborative efforts not only deliver exceptional results but also foster a supportive and dynamic work environment.
PEMs keep RHG & PTA on track
During our engagement on the longest blockade in Perth Transit Authority (PTA) history, we were able to demonstrate our commitment to innovation through the utilisation of a track and turnouts laying system, known as PEM’s or PEM-LEM.
These PEMs allow for the remote installation of turnouts either by slewing them from an adjacent site or by transporting them on LEMs (motorised transportation trolley) on track from the assembly site to installation site.
This was only the third time in PTA history that this equipment had been used but it was an efficient, safe and necessary piece of equipment to install integral turnout assets for our customer.
RMC Rail Services track and civil support, PTA Network
ZERO RMC INJURIES ON THE LONGEST BLOCKADE IN PTA HISTORY!
RMC Rail Services were proud to provide track and civil support leading up to, and throughout, one of the most complex and constrained projects delivered in the PTA network.
The team were faced with challenges at every turn when executing this scope of works, which included:
- Construction of 2.5km of plain line dual gauge track
- Installation of 4 dual gauge 1:12 turnouts
- Installation of 3 narrow gauge 1:12 turnouts
Impressively, the team did not sustain one injury! This achievement is a testament to our rail safety team and our WHS safety culture and awareness, not to mention the projects overall commitment to the works being delivered safely.
“We were so successful in our execution that we finished our scope without injury; that achievement alone is cause for celebration because the journey of how we got there was chaotic at times, challenging, and exhausting. The environment threatened to coerce our plans and objectives to the point of failure, but we planned well, and used our experience and determination to deliver for our client, and that’s exactly what we achieved.” – Marcin Kurpiewski, Construction Manager
Well done to all involved!
Brookton project is a rail siding extension
Late last month, Railtrain Holdings Group along with our construction partners Multiplant Holdings Pty Ltd had the privilege of attending an Acknowledgement of Country and ground-breaking ceremony with our valued client CBH Group at their Brookton facility. This visit marked the commencement of 11 rail siding upgrades across the CBH network. Construction of the project commenced early February and is well underway to successfully completing on time and within budget.
The Brookton project is a rail siding extension which includes the installation of a new turnout and 700m of Flash Butt Welded rail, to connect into Brookton’s existing infrastructure, allowing longer trains to load grain without causing congestion on the main line.
