Wyong to Newcastle Coal Rail Enhancement Program

Improving rail capacity and efficiency for coal transportation in NSW.

Engenicom was engaged to assess and develop options for the Wyong to Newcastle Coal Rail Enhancement Program, undertaking a feasibility study to support projected growth in coal transportation.

The project’s primary objectives included:

• Maintaining and enhancing the movement of coal by rail to the Central Coast power generators at Eraring (Origin Energy) and Vales Point (Delta Electricity).
• Supporting the movement of coal by rail from the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine to the Port of Newcastle.
• Ensuring that coal movements within the 2013 timetable remained unaffected.
• Delivering enhancements without constraining network efficiency, flexibility, or safety, while maintaining existing passenger service and freight path requirements.

Engenicom undertook a comprehensive feasibility assessment and design development for the project.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing an options report to identify and evaluate possible project solutions.
• Managing specialist design subconsultants for the development of the preferred option, including rail, civil, structural, signalling, and communications infrastructure.
• Developing and preparing associated design documentation.
• Delivering a Feasibility Report, including constructability assessments, system requirements specifications, and signalling function specifications.

Engenicom’s strategic input played a key role in defining the pathway for improving rail capacity while ensuring compatibility with operational and regulatory requirements.