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Operational Efficiency

Aurizon is committed to taking the least resource-intensive approach to our operations to deliver long-term productivity improvement.


Locomotive productivity.

In FY2016, locomotive productivity increased and surpassed the US Class I railroad average for the first time.

Locomotive productivity — Aurizon and US Class 1’s average.

Locomotive productivity.

In FY2016, locomotive productivity increased and surpassed the US Class I railroad average for the first time.


Fleet standardisation.

We’ve deliberately started to standardise our fleet. This is expected to result in half the number of wagon and locomotive classes remaining in operation in FY2018 (compared to FY2012).

Targeted reduction in wagon and loco classes.

Fleet standardisation.

We’ve deliberately started to standardise our fleet. This is expected to result in half the number of wagon and locomotive classes remaining in operation in FY2018 (compared to FY2012).


Reduced wheel usage.

Implementation of wayside condition monitoring has contributed towards a 51% reduction in wheel usage (FY2015 as compared to FY2016).

Aurizon’s historical wheel usage on the CQCN (benefits of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance).

Reduced wheel usage.

Implementation of wayside condition monitoring has contributed towards a 51% reduction in wheel usage (FY2015 as compared to FY2016).