Fortescue railway
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. 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. On 4 November 2014, FMG Rail commenced trialling 42-tonne axle loads.
| Fortescue railway | |
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Three GE Dash 9-44CWs haul a train across the Turner River in July 2008 | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Pilbara, Western Australia |
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| Service | |
| Type | Heavy rail |
| System | Pilbara |
| Operator(s) | Fortescue Metals Group |
| Depot(s) | Thomas Yard |
| History | |
| Opened | 5 April 2008 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 280 km (174 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
In addition to the FMG line, a number of other networks operate in the region. Rio Tinto operate the Hamersley & Robe River railway, BHP operates the Goldsworthy and Mount Newman railways and Hancock Prospecting the Roy Hill railway.
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