Rail Terminal in South East South Australia

While CEO at Bowmans Rail between 2015 and 2019 Scott was involved in worked with customer to establish a cost effective rail freight solution to port for the region for containerised agricultural exports.

The Challenge

There was no intermodal in the South East of South Australia. This meant that there was no capacity to put container freight onto rail networks.

The Solution

  • We were involved in planning and approvals, as well as engaging engineers for the design and construction

  • We developed safety and operating procedures and plans for container handling and train operations

  • The customer applied-for and obtained the necessary regulatory approval for rail operations.

The Benefits

  • Safe and compliant rail operations

  • Efficient handling

  • Interstate rail connections

  • Import and export facility

  • Links to Adelaide and Melbourne Ports

  • Reduced local road and highway congestion reducing accidents, maintenance, pollution and congestion