Private railway in Pilbara region of Western Australia
Fortescue railway
Three GE Dash 9-44CWs haul a train across the Turner River in July 2008
Overview
Status
Operational
Locale
Pilbara, Western Australia
Termini
Christmas Creek mine Cloud Break mine
Port Hedland
Service
Type
Heavy rail
System
Pilbara
Operator(s)
Fortescue Metals Group
Depot(s)
Thomas Yard
History
Opened
5 April 2008
Technical
Line length
620 km (385 mi)
Track gauge
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
The Fortescue railway, owned and operated by Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), is a private rail network in the Pilbara region of Western Australia built to carry iron ore. It opened in 2008.[1] When it was completed, it was the heaviest haul railway in the world, designed for 40 tonne axle loads, 2.5 to 5 tonnes heavier than the other Pilbara iron ore rail systems.[1] On 4 November 2014, FMG Rail commenced trialling 42-tonne axle loads.
In addition to the FMG line, a number of other networks operate in the region. Rio Tinto operate the Hamersley & Robe River railway,[2] BHP operates the Goldsworthy and Mount Newman railways and Hancock Prospecting the Roy Hill railway.[3]
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