INLAND RAIL
Innovative steel delivered for Inland Rail Infrastructure minister and leader of the Nationals Michael McCormack says innovative rail steel designed and manufactured in South Australia for Inland Rail demonstrates the far-reaching opportunities presented by the project.
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$31 MILLION CONTRACT WILL see 6,000 tonnes of rail delivered to the Narrabri to North Star section of Inland Rail from the Whyalla steelworks in South Australia. The rail, designed specifically for Inland Rail, is set to improve the performance of faster, more efficient double-stacked trains, supporting speeds of up to 115 kilometres per hour along the alignment. Minister McCormack said the contract was consistent with the Coalition’s commitment to grow regional economies. “Inland Rail is a catalyst for local jobs well beyond the Melbourne to Brisbane alignment,” McCormack said. “We know that our local
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manufacturers have the skills and creativity to be competitive. That is why Inland Rail has chosen top-quality, Australian-made steel to build this transformational project — because we know towns like Whyalla produce world-class products.” Finance minister Mathias Cormann said large-scale infrastructure like Inland Rail presented key opportunities to drive job creation and regional growth. “The Government’s pro-growth agenda is about creating jobs and stimulating local development. Inland Rail is a critical part of the Government’s plan for a stronger economy,” Cormann said. “We know that the nation’s success is
The steel used for the Inland Rail project is made domestically.
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