Norfolk wins $56m Pilbara rail contract

Norfolk Group has won a $56 million contract to provide a radio-based rail signalling system for GE, at Fortescue Metals Group’s track duplication project between Port Hedland and the Christmas Creek iron ore project in the Pilbara.

The contract includes partial design work, fabrication, construction and testing of the radio-based system, along with commissioning support.

The signalling system with be the first of its kind in the Pilbara, using GPS technology to track train movements.

“This contract is further evidence of Norfolk meeting the significant demand for innovative rail signalling technologies, especially from the resources sector,” managing director Glenn Wallace said.

“The agreement reinforces the relationship between GE and Norfolk, which has been built through our successful work together on a number of large mining and rail contracts.

“Rail continues to be an area of strength for the group, backed by our established reputation in delivering significant works on major resources projects.”

The works will be undertaken by Norfolk’s electrical and communications company, O’Donnel Griffin.

The project is expected to be completed in December.