Rio Tinto AutoHaul Project

The Auto Haul Project was constructed under the 2010 Rio Tinto – Ansaldo-STS Framework Agreement (RAFA). The project was a world first, fully autonomous, heavy haul long-distance railway system, designed to enhance the rail haulage capacity for RTIO with an expected iron ore reach of 360 million tonnes per year.

Scope of Work

• Wiring of signalling at load out loops and rail yard hand over points
• Installation and upgrade of level crossings and signaling installation of supplied location cases
• Civil works for trenching, pit and pipe and installation of bases and foundation
• Solar installations and upgrades
• LV Distribution systems
• Assistance with points installations
• Commissioning of completed works