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TABLES
FIGURES
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Acronyms
Acronym Meaning
1v:xh slope of 1 vertical in x horizontal
AC Alternating Current
ACI Automatic Car Identification
ACMA Australian Communications and Media Authority
AHD Australian Height Datum
ALARP as low as reasonably practical
ALS airborne laser scanning
ARI average recurrence interval
AS Australian Standards
ATP automatic train protection
AWS automatic warning system
BHPBIO BHP Billiton Iron Ore
BRD broken rail detection
BRL Brockman Resources Limited
Ch. chainage in km unless otherwise noted
CAR Calibre Rail
CSP corrugated steel pipe
CWR continuously welded rail
DC Direct Current
DED dragging equipment detector
DFS definitive feasibility study
DEM digital elevation model
DFS detailed feasibility study
DTM digital terrain model
EPCM engineering procurement & construction management
FBW flash butt weld
FMG Fortescue Metals Group
FOB free on board
FOT free on truck
GMT gross million tonnes
GSD geodetic survey data
GST goods and service tax
HBWD hot bearing/wheel detector
hr hour
IP internet protocol
km kilometre
LIDAR light detection and ranging
LoA limit of authority
m metre
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Acronym Meaning
min minute
mm millimetre
Mtpa Million tonnes per annum
OMC optimum moisture contents
OoM order of magnitude
PFS preliminary feasibility study
RBM rail bound manganese
RBS radio base station
RMT rail maintenance track
SDH synchronous digital hierarchy
sec second
SFD stream flow detector
SMOF single-mode optical fibre
SNX swing nose crossing
STM synchronous transport module
t tonne
tal tonnes axle load
TCC train control centre
TCS train control system
TPC train performance calculation
UHF ultra high frequency
WA Western Australia
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Brockman Resources Limited (BRL) is developing a Marillana iron ore project in the Pilbara
region of Western Australia. The project is likely to commence production in 2013 at a
nominal rate of 17 Mtpa with an estimated mine life of 20 years.
In June 2009 Engenium Pty Ltd completed an order of magnitude (OoM) study for a rail
spur connecting the Marillana mines to the existing Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) rail line
using a rail corridor that FMG considered as part of a Mindy Mindy development. The OoM
estimated the construction capital cost for a 112 km railway line as $372 million.
The FMG’s rail network from Cloudbreak to Port Hedland including port facilities at Port
Hedland are owned and operated by The Pilbara Infrastructure (TPI), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group.
The TPI railway was built under the Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd)
Agreement Act 2004, and has been included in the WA rail access regime since 1 July
2008. The aim of the act was to develop a multi-user railway and multi-user port facilities
in the Pilbara region of the WA.
In March 2010, BRL commissioned Calibre Rail to study the rail connectivity options for
their Marillana mines. The study scope was divided into two parts as follows:
• Study 1: A Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for a proposed rail loadout loop, and
grade-separated crossing over a BHPBIO railway line to a battery limit in the vicinity
of 8 km from the BHPBIO crossing. The estimate accuracy was ±15%.
• Study 2: A Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) to explore railway alignment options
for a rail line from the battery limit to a tie-in with the FMG line. The study was to:
− consider three route options; and
− provide an estimate accurate to ±30%.
Study 1 is complete and the report forms part of a Calibre Project’s “Marillana Iron Ore
Project Definitive Engineering Study, Product Loadout Facility” (CPJP 10006-0520-REP-G-
007) report for mining operations.
This report is for study 2 which concerns the construction of a new railway line from the
mine loadout battery limit to the FMG main line. The BRL railway will link Marillana mines
to the existing FMG’s Cloudbreak to Port Hedland railway. The study scope also includes
the necessary railway infrastructure, including a signalling and communications
conceptual design sufficient to determine high level capital costs.
The PFS work scope is to design a railway from the battery limit to a tie-in point on the
FMG railway via three BRL specified alignment corridors identified in an earlier study.
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• Track;
• Earthworks;
• Hydrology and high-level drainage design for bridge structures;
• Signalling and communications systems that can interface with existing systems;
• Access roads; and
• Temporary infrastructure necessary to construct the works.
The battery limits for the PFS railway is between about 8 km northeast of the grade
separation over the BHPBIO railway and the FMG railway tie-in.
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Calibre Rail studied 12 potential alignments in three corridors. These were compared and
ranked on the basis of the preliminary earthwork costs estimate. Table 1.1 indicates
estimated earthwork costs. Figure 1.1 shows the simplified layout of corridors for these
alignments.
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Out of the 12 alignments options, the best four were selected and studied in more detail.
The four alignments are OPT1 HA2 VA1, OPT1 HA2 VA2, OPT2 HA1 VA1 and OPT3 HA1
VA1. These are shown in Figure 1.2 and highlighted on Table 1.1. Train simulations with
standard a Brockman/FMG consist were run on these four alignments.
Simulation of alignments OPT1 HA2 VA1 and OPT3 HA1 VA1 demonstrated unsatisfactory
operational performance due to steep continuous rising gradients against the loaded train
journey and were discounted from further investigation. Further study and simulations
were carried out on the two remaining alignments OPT1 HA2 VA2 and OPT2 HA1 VA1.
Figure 1.3 is a schematic of alignments OPT1 HA2 VA2 and OPT2 HA1 VA1.
Appendix A provides a register of related and supporting documents that have been used
for this study. The drawings developed for this study are in appendix D.
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Scientific Reserve
Alignment OPT1-HA2-VA1
and
Alignment OPT1-HA2-VA2
Alignment
OPT2-HA1-VA1
Common
alignment Alignment
OPT3-HA1-VA1
Legend
Brockman Stage 1
FMG railway Railway alignment
BHPBIO railway
Road
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Legend
Proposed rail Waterway
Brockman Line
Brockman Battery
Stage 1 rail limit
Bridge 2 Bridge 1
Ch.
Rail-over-rail bridge 11.8 FMG
BHPBIO
Line Line
Alignment OPT1-HA2-VA2
Brockman Line
Brockman Battery
Stage 1 rail limit
Bridge 6 Bridge 5 Bridge 4 Bridge 3 Bridge2 Bridge 1
Rail-over-rail bridge
FMG
BHPBIO Line
Line
Alignment OPT2-HA1-VA1
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1.3 Engineering
The design criteria are contained in the document “Calibre Rail−Brockman Resources
Marillana Creek Project – Basis of Design” (CPJP10006-0525-STD-G-001).
The Acts, Regulations and Standards that the design conforms to are listed in appendix B
of the above referred document.
1.3.2 Earthworks
The earthworks design parameters are largely based on the FMG standards for it’s Pilbara
operations. The design parameters applicable to this project will be modified after
geotechnical investigations are concluded during the DFS phase.
A preliminary assessment of cutting material and borrow sources along the alignment has
been done as part of the desktop geotechnical study. This data combined with the cut
and fill volumes produced from 12D, has been used for the mass-haul analysis.
The proposed strategy aims to balance cut and fill material where practical to maximise
haulage efficiency. Where cut material is inadequate for fill, suitable fill material will be
sourced from borrow areas.
Haul distances from cuttings have generally been maintained at less than five kilometres
where local borrow is available and haul distances for spoil have been maintained at or
less than two kilometres.
Table 1.2 shows the summary of formation earthworks quantities for the two options.
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Limited design work was done for the drainage structures which enabled the identification
of bridge and culvert requirements. Catchment area analysis and the likely bridge
configuration are based upon the following criteria:
• A waterway was considered to be a potential bridge site when the peak flow for the
50-year average recurrence interval (ARI) is greater than or approaches
200 m3/sec. Some of such locations have however been classified as major culverts;
and
• The stream profiles were estimated from the contour lines.
Culverts have been proposed at other drain crossings with corrugated steel pipes or
reinforced concrete box depending on the site conditions.
Alignment OPT1 HA2 VA2 has two bridges and four major culverts, and OPT2 HA1 VA1
has six bridges and four major culverts.
Table 1.3 Required Bridges for OPT1 HA2 VA2 and OPT2 HA1 VA1
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• All turnouts routinely traversed by loaded trains will be swing-nose crossing (SNX)
turnout type;
• Mainline turnouts will be 1:20 SNX turnouts and turnouts from passing track to
backtrack will be 1:12 SNX turnouts;
• Turnouts from backtracks to spurs/sidings and turnouts in yards traversed by empty
trains will be 1:12 solid frog turnouts; and
• For yards, 150 mm of under sleeper ballast is specified.
A “train order” train control practise is considered adequate to safely operate the
Brockman railway spur for tonnages up to 25Mtpa. The train order system uses a train
voice radio network linked to a train control centre via a communications backbone.
However, since the train consists will travel along the FMG main line railway, the
locomotives will have to conform to the FMG specifications and this will include
compliance with the safety management system. The equipment specified includes in-cab
signalling and the appropriate automatic train protection equipment (ATP).
As the BRL railway spur will connect to the FMG main line railway, Calibre Rail assumes
that all train control for the BRL train journey will be under FMG train control. For trains
operating along the BRL spur railway, train orders will be issued from FMG train control
centre (TCC).
If applied in the future, a computer-based train control system (TCS) will track train
movements using track occupancy indications. The control system will include:
Asset protection devices are required to protect the rail infrastructure to minimise
disruption to train operations. These may include;
As the BRL railway will constitute a railway spur off the FMG main line railway, all track
systems may be required to meet the FMG specifications.
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A reliable voice communication network with redundant coverage is essential for safe and
efficient rail operation using a train order system. The communication options are based
on a 25 year life.
• Support an internet protocol (IP) network for rail signalling/asset protection and
mobile voice communications for railway operations;
• Provide temporary and permanent communications for camps;
• Allow voice communications during construction; and
• Be compliant with FMG standards for interoperability.
The fibre-optic solution is likely to be more expensive. However, it may be the better
option based on the anticipated project life. The system can provide sufficient capacity for
future expansion and support other services, such as mine and port communication/
control systems.
The microwave radio option potentially has a lower Capex, but it:
• May not be adequate for operations over a 25 year project life; and
• Will provide limited capacity for future expansion.
• Fibre-optic cable will be adopted. The Capex for the fibre optic option has been
estimated to ±25% accuracy; and
• It will be able to interface successfully with the FMG network backbone systems, if
required.
Due to the large volume of materials anticipated from cuttings for the first 50 km of the
OPT1 HA2 VA2 alignment, the earthworks package for rail formation has been divided into
four work fronts with daily production rate ranging from 6000m3 to 10,000m3. The first
three earthwork fronts will operate within 50 km from the tie-in point with the existing
FMG railway, and the fourth front will work from the mine end heading towards north.
Based on this assumption, three temporary construction camps are required to meet the
project schedule. Camp size for this option will be up to 600 rooms at the peak of
construction.
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For the OPT2 HA1 VA1 alignment, which is the shorter of the two alignments, two
temporary construction camps are considered sufficient to meet the project schedule. In
order to accommodate bridge crews for construction of 6 bridges, camp size is expected
to go up to 500 rooms at the peak of construction.
Construction crew numbers for each construction activity were estimated based on
previous construction experience from similar projects in the Pilbara, and peak level of
workforce during the construction determined the required camp sizing at a specific
location where the following engineering criteria were assessed:
• Minimising travel distances between camp and work site to maximise productivity
and minimise fatigue related incidents; and
• The proximity of existing access roads to the camp sites.
Although it is anticipated that the camps at the mine end will be shared facilities with
mine construction, the camp sizing used in this estimate allows for rail construction crews
only.
Further refinements to the camp sizing will be carried out during the next study phase.
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• Ore cars can hold 137 t of ore (refer table 4.1 for details);
• Passing sidings on the existing FMG network can accommodate the increased traffic
from BRL trains; and
• Train operations will be modelled on 348 working days per year.
At this stage train cycle is estimated to be around 22 hours. The cycle time estimation is
based on current available data. Some interaction with FMG will be required in next
project phase to appreciate the anticipated train operations, and to enable accurate
assessment of train cycle times.
Calibre Rail uses “Open Track” train performance simulation software to analyse
alignments during the development process to determine:
• Train performance on each alignment with a standard FMG train consist of two GE
C44-9W (Dash 9 DC) locomotives and 240 ore wagons, with two similar banking
locomotives where required; and
• Track design;
Table 1.4 outlines the simulation results for the OPT1 HA2 VA2 and OPT2 HA1 VA1
alignments. Simulation graphs are in appendix B.
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Reference to “Minimum speed” in the table relates to the slowest speed the train runs at along the alignment before
losing momentum and stalling. This figure is compared to the “Minimum Continuous Speed” design criteria, the chosen
locomotive type can sustain. This measurement assists in the development of the railway design criteria for the
railway alignment in terms of adequate grades and vertical and horizontal curvature of the track.
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Calibre Rail would anticipate that an appropriate commercial service arrangement would
be negotiated with The Pilbara Infrastructure (TPI) to include maintenance of the
Marillana railway spur into the FMG railway maintenance program.
Preliminary project construction schedules have been developed for OPT1 HA2 VA2 and
OPT2 HA1 VA1 alignments taking into account the major group of activities. These are
attached in appendix C.
Based on the schedules, construction camp sizing has been estimated and the project
durations have been determined for each option. The project finish dates are respectively;
Note: these may change following the completion of the findings of the detailed
geotechnical, hydrological and bridge studies.
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During this PFS, safety and environmental management has mainly focussed on designing
for safety and environmental care.
For the PFS study no risk analysis has been carried out. This will be required during the
definitive feasibility study (DFS) phase.
The path forward for the project is to conduct a detailed feasibility study to achieve
greater accuracy and more detailed engineering and cost estimation on a selected route.
Some of the key works recommended as part of the definitive feasibility study are:
• Aerial survey;
• Ground breaking geotechnical investigation along the alignment;
• Detailed geotechnical investigation of bridge location;
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The alignments were constrained within BRL specified corridors OPT1, OPT2 and OPT3,
each about 2km wide. Investigation outside the specified corridors may provide a more
cost-effective alignment.
The waterways analysis was carried out on the basis of information derived from DEM
data/imageries collected from Landgate. The hydraulic modelling should be reviewed
based on airborne laser scanning (ALS) data in the next project phase.
Bridges are specified at most of the locations with Q50 ≥ 200 m3/sec. Bridge configurations
are assumed on the basis of peak flow, formation height and channel width. A detailed
bridge study will be required during the next project phase.
The earthworks design and bridge foundations design is based on a preliminary desktop
geotechnical assessment from available information about the region. No site inspection
or ground-disturbing investigations were done. The earthworks design and bridge
foundations design may change when more detailed geotechnical data is acquired.
Temporary infrastructure, other than the construction camps, has not been included in
this study.
Only a standard 2.5 m wide side drain has been considered in the earthworks model for
OPT1 HA2 VA2. The high runoff in a long cutting will require wider side drains. This will
further increase the quantity of earthworks in cuttings. Further investigation is proposed
in the next project phase.
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2.1 Railway
The project design criteria are in a “Calibre Rail−Brockman Resources Marillana Creek
Project – Basis of Design” document (CPJP10006-0525-STD-G-001). The key criteria are
shown on table 2.1.
Table 2.1 Key Design Criteria
Criteria/Parameter Value
Standard ore train consist 2 GE C44-9W (Dash 9 DC) head end locos + 240 ore cars+2
banker locos (where required)
Consist length (m) 2800
Tonne axle loading (t) 40
Maximum speed 80 km/hr loaded and 80 km/hr empty2
Maximum Vertical Grades
Loaded direction 0.55% compensated
Empty direction 1.50% compensated
Grade compensation 0.04% per degree of curvature
Horizontal Curve Radius
Desirable Minimum (m) 2,000
Absolute Minimum( m) 1,000
Vertical Curve Radius (Min.)
Summit (m) 3,000
Sag (m) 6,000
Formation
Width 6.6 m in fill & cut with 2.5 m wide side drains
Sub-ballast capping thickness 250 mm
Cut batter slopes 1v:1.5h
Fill batter slopes 1v:2h
Drainage structures
Design peak flow frequency 1 in 50 year
Freeboard for bridges & formation 500 mm
Track
Gauge 1435 mm standard gauge
Rail AS 68 kg/m, head-hardened
Sleepers Pre-stressed Concrete at 675 mm centres
Fasteners Elastic Rail Clip Pandrol E-type
Turnouts 1:12 and 1:20 SNX and fixed frog
Ballast 250 mm deep with 50 mm nominal size ballast
Spacing 8 m between tracks
Rail maintenance track 10 m wide unsealed
Signalling Communications-based centralised train control system on
FMG main line with train-order and remotely controlled
mainline points on BRL spur railway.
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The design life assumes that regular and routine maintenance practices are developed
and implemented in accordance with best practices for railways in the Pilbara.
The design:
A more detailed site assessment will be required in the next study phase.
Where possible all structures use modular designs. In this way offsite fabrication and
assembly is maximised, and onsite erection and installation is minimised.
The railway is designed for interoperability with the FMG railway network. The
requirements are:
The BRL railway design conforms to typical Pilbara railway standards. These standards do
however, vary between operators. Interoperability with other networks in the region has
not been assessed.
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The survey data used for the design alignments of this study are:
• Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data, unedited with spot height on a 10 to 20 m grid
and expected vertical accuracy for 90% of the points within ±1.5 m sourced from
Landgate; and
• Imagery at 1.5 m resolution (GSD) obtained from Landgate.
Unless stated otherwise, the vertical datum used is the Australian Height Datum (AHD).
The project datum will be adjusted from AHD to match the FMG line levels.
For detailed design in the next phase, more accurate data is required from a DEM derived
from either:
• Digital photogrammetric data sourced from aerial photography over the selected
route for coverage of 1:10,000 map sheets; or
• Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) or airborne laser scanning (ALS) data with
accurate up to ±1 cm.
A site survey may be required to verify the digital model accuracy, especially in areas of
dense vegetation. A detailed site survey is also required at the tie in point with FMG
alignment.
Site inspection reports and information collected for the Marillana Loadout Loop DFS have
also been applied.
Tables 3.4 and 3.7 in this document outline anticipated geotechnical characteristics along
each proposed alignment option.
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No hydrogeological work has been undertaken at this stage however it will be required in
the next phase.
Construction water requirements have been assessed for the OPT1 HA2 VA2 and
OPT2 HA1 VA1 alignments.
Where permissible, construction water may be drawn from viable surface water sources.
A construction water standpipe for refilling water carts will be provided every 5 km along
the railway alignment. The standpipe will draw water from either a local creek or from a
turkey’s nest dam filled with bore water.
In order to address possible restrictions to drawing surface water, the Capex estimate
includes an allowance to drill, equip and operate one groundwater production bore at 5
km intervals along the alignment.
The earthworks and drainage contractor will drill and equip the construction water supply
bores required on a section of the railway alignment before the bulk earthwork starts.
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2.9 Earthworks
The earthworks design parameters are largely based on FMG standards for it’s
Pilbara operations. The design parameters will be refined after geotechnical
investigations during the DFS phase. Table 2.2 lists the key earthworks design criteria.
Formation profile at top of sub ballast 2.7 m wide level central surface and 1:30
capping cross fall to formation shoulders
Fill side slopes 1v:2h
Cut batter slopes 1v: 1.5h
Typical side drain cross section Trapezoidal shaped drain 2.5 m wide at
in cuttings the base and 0.5 m deep
Minimum thickness of sub ballast 250 mm
capping material at formation
centreline
A preliminary assessment of cutting material and borrow sources along the alignment was
completed as part of the desktop geotechnical study. Combined with the bulk cut and fill
volumes produced from 12D, the geotechnical data has been used for the mass haul
analysis.
Normally, earthworks are the biggest variable cost for railway projects. Therefore, future
design effort should focus on minimising quantities through alignment optimisation and a
better cut-to-fill balance.
12D software was used to calculate volumes by the end-area method using the:
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The proposed strategy for cut and fill maximises haulage efficiency by balancing cut and
fill material where practical. Where cut material is inadequate for fill requirements,
suitable fill material will be sourced from borrow areas.
Haul distances from cuttings have generally been maintained at less than 5 km where
local borrow is available and haul distances for spoil to 2 km, where possible.
2.10.1 Railway
The drainage catchments and stream flow locations were identified from the DTM
generated from survey data received from Landgate.
The catchments for the options were delineated using a CatchSim program which
provides a preliminary assessment of catchment areas. The derived catchment peak flows
are based on David Flavell’s Revised Pilbara Flood Frequency Procedure. Flavell’s method
is based on about twice the length of stream flow records used to develop the procedures
given in Australian Rainfall and Runoff (Institution of Engineers, Australia, 1987). Flavell’s
method will be used under license in the next phase of study.
Catchment areas analysis and the likely bridge configurations are based on following:
• A waterway is considered to be a potential bridge site when the peak flow for the
50-year ARI is greater than or approaches 200 m3/sec.
• The stream profiles were estimated from the contour lines and one universal
latitude and longitude value was used for all catchments; and
• A full drainage review has not been done for each rail option. Typical culvert
quantities were estimated from similar railway projects in the Pilbara. In later
studies, a detailed catchment assessment will be completed and engineered for
drainage along the selected route option.
Guide banks, levees, stream training works, rock scour protection and other erosion
protection works have not been studied or estimated at this stage. The PFS rail alignment
at some bridge locations will need to be optimised in the next phase.
No bridge design consultants were engaged. The bridge lengths are estimated from the:
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No further calculations were done to refine the estimate. Bridge deck could be either steel
or concrete structure.
More accurate assessment of the required bridges and culverts will be possible when the
ALS or LIDAR data is applied.
A 20 m wide unsealed access road is required for construction and will be provided by the
earthwork contractor. After construction, half of the road width will be rehabilitated and
the other half will become a 10 m wide Rail Maintenance Track (RMT). Options to provide
RMT culverts and/or to seal its surface may be further studied in the DFS phase.
All access roads will be designed for a 5-year ARI peak flow.
There are no high traffic roads, major named roads or other significant roads crossing the
railway. RMT crossings will be installed at 10 km intervals and regional minor roads will be
diverted to these crossings. The diversion of minor roads was not included in the study or
the Capex estimate. Level crossings with standard signs will be provided where:
The level of protection at level crossings will be based on risk assessments undertaken
during further study and in compliance with Austroads Standards.
An aerial map from Google earth indicates that the OPT1 HA2 VA2 alignment crosses an
air strip at Ch. 15 Km. Whether the strip is in operation will have to be confirmed with
appropriate authorities.
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Air Strip
One landing strip was observed almost parallel to a common section of alignments near
Ch. 77 Km. The lateral distance from alignment is varying from 100 m to 250 m. It
appears to be in disuse. Figure 2.2 indicates the landing strip.
Landing
Strip
A preliminary analysis assessed the number and size of construction camps required for
the both viable alignments. The analysis was based on the construction schedule.
Crew numbers per construction activity were calculated based on previous construction
experience on similar projects in the Pilbara.
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• Minimising travel distances from camp to work site to help maximise productivity;
• Keeping the camps near the work fronts; and
• Using existing infrastructure to access the camp.
Further refinement of camp sizing and location will be done during the next project phase.
• Administrative building;
• Kitchen and dining room;
• Laundries and linen stores;
• Administration office, communications room and shop;
• Dry mess with seating for 60% occupancy. Refrigeration and dry storage for one
months supplies;
• Wet mess with outdoor beer garden;
• Ice machine facilities;
• Public telephone facilities (if not provided to rooms);
• Gymnasium;
• Recreation buildings with TV and internet rooms;
• Sports courts;
• Swimming pool;
• Medical centre with ambulance bay; and
• Male and Female toilets;
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• Satellite TV for cable system and radio receiver and rebroadcast system;
A train order system is considered adequate to safely operate the Brockman railway spur
for capacity up to 17 Mtpa. Trains would operate under train orders for both the options.
The train order system uses a voice radio network linked to a train control centre via a
communications backbone. Radio coverage over the entire railway network is essential for
train order operation.
Calibre Rail is of the opinion that FMG would be the most likely train services provider for
BRL. Regardless of which entity operates the trains, FMG (TPI) will be the main line
access provider and to this end all trains operating on the network will need to comply
with all standards and systems prescribed by FMG. One integral system, that all
locomotives will require, will be in-cab signalling and automatic train protection (ATP).
in terms of operations on the Brockman rail spur the train order system will:
• Be computer based which is more accurate and issues train orders faster; and
• Use the voice and data transmission radio network to communicate orders to
railway users.
Issued orders will print out in hardcopy in locomotive cabs and the drivers will report
details back to train control verbally before authorisation to proceed is granted. The driver
reports the authorised movement to (assumed FMG) the Train Controller, and the
Controller will keep an electronic and hard copy as a record of the train order movement
Train orders will control all rail vehicle movements including inspection (Hi-rail) and on-rail
track maintenance vehicles. Where rail vehicles cannot shunt the track circuits, the Train
Controller will apply a track block to secure the path of an order.
If applied on BRL rail spur the computer-based train control system (TCS) will monitor
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• Lock all remotely controlled points at turnouts using wayside interlocking; and
• Help detect physically separated broken rails.
Remotely controlled turnouts on the BRL spur will have points approach locking to prevent
movements in front of trains. The length of the approach locking track circuit on the
railway will take into account the train characteristics and track alignment such as
breaking distance, gradient and so on. Where approach track circuits are not available,
such as depot exits, backtracks and bad order spurs, the movement over the points will
be controlled using rail operating rules and procedures.
Operating rules and procedures will be developed so train drivers can receive and verbally
confirm train orders in motion. This will allow the loaded trains to proceed while crossing
empty trains at the assigned passing sidings, where possible.
Block section limit-of-authority (LoA) boards will be provided on the mainline, passing
sidings, and approaches to the passing sidings, depot, mine and port. Trains will run to
schedules and allocated pathways, which will be generated by computer-based train
graph plans.
A BRL rail corridor TCC will control mainline points, backtrack end points and catch points
protecting the mainline.
Points indicators, visible over the normal braking distance, will be positioned on the
mainline for driver interface. Smaller versions of these indicators will be used in yard
areas, backtracks and depots. Track circuits associated with the points will be used to
provide point locking (dead locking) for safety.
Asset protection devices are required to protect the rail infrastructure to minimise
disruption to train operations. Asset protection includes:
These wayside detectors will be strategically located along the railway and linked to the
FMG TCC via the communications backbone. The TCC will monitor the hazards that may
endanger train movements on the rail infrastructure.
Points on the mainline at passing sidings, the mine loop and terminal points will be
remotely controlled from the TCC. Point motors will be configured to allow manual
operation during a power failure or maintenance.
Backtrack points and catchpoints will be manually operated after the Train Controller
releases them.
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• Track-lock or dead-lock the points when this track circuit is occupied; and
• Approach-lock the points when trains are detected on the approach track.
When the point machine is switched to manual control it will isolate the electrical
operation for safety. This control transfer will be managed under the rail operating rules
and procedure with permission from the TCC.
Remotely controlled points have indicators that show the driver whether the points are set
to either straight or diverge. The indicators are visible from a sufficient distance so that
the driver can stop if the point setting is not as expected.
Track circuits will be provided for train detection along the railway and passing siding.
Coded track circuits provide the best long distance performance because they minimise
wayside equipment and telemetry links to train control. Coded track circuits can transmit
vital information to the in-cab signalling system.
Audio frequency overlay track circuits will be provided for points dead locking at the
passing sidings and yard to minimise the number of insulated rail joints.
Track circuit lengths will be scaled to suit the ballast condition for reliable operation. The
maximum length of coded track circuits is 8 km.
The last single line track circuit on the approach to a passing siding, yard, port and mine
will typically be 5 km long. This length will be confirmed in later project phases
considering:
Mid-blocks will be required for track circuits. The track circuits beyond the first location
will be selected and spaced about 8 km apart. Where practical, all wayside equipment
near SFD sites will be located a safe distance from the detector to minimise the risk of
equipment damage from flooding.
The area beyond the catchpoints at the backtrack, depot, port and mine do not require
track circuits, and are considered as dark territory for signalling and control purposes.
Track circuits do not always detect broken or fractured rails and so a maintenance
strategy may be needed to mitigate this track circuit function.
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Wayside interlocking equipment will be provided to secure remotely controlled points. The
interlocking will be programmable solid state equipment with safety integrity level 4
(SIL4) that can support:
• Track circuits;
• A wide range of interface options;
• Data logging; and
• Remote and local diagnostic facilities.
Standardisation and interoperability with FMG rail infrastructure will be addressed in the
detailed design phase.
Solar power with a battery back up power supply will be provided for wayside equipment.
Wayside signal locations using solar power will have a power socket to allow local signal
site operation from a portable generator for battery maintenance or prolonged overcast
conditions.
• Maintain power to the site for eight days without solar input; and
• Have a recharge period of twenty days from nominal maximum discharge.
Nominal maximum discharge will be designed to prevent damage to the batteries from
over discharge. Solar charge controllers will ensure the batteries have a long and
trouble-free operational life.
Power supply status and solar panel unit monitoring information will be transmitted to the
TCC via the communications backbone to warn of high and low capacity and security.
Each signalled site will be constructed with an earth grid to provide a low resistance path
for lightning.
Photo-voltaic arrays of high capacity solar cells will power most signal locations. The cells
will charge sealed, low-maintenance, gel cell lead-acid battery banks.
Most railway crossings for both options will be protected by signs. The level of protection
at crossing locations will be further assessed in later studies.
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Broken rail detectors are not provided. Track construction method and regular
maintenance practices such as ultrasonic inspections will greatly reduced the incidence of
broken rails. Using conventional track circuits designed to operate over extreme distances
purely for broken rail detection is possible. However, their operating reliability over long
distances needs to be assessed.
Track circuits will help to detect broken rails and train occupation on a section of the
railway. Since track occupations occur in a logical sequence as trains move along the
track, the TCS can indicate to the Train Controller:
Such situations can occur if a broken rail occurs during train passage or if one or more
wagons are left behind.
DEDs will:
HBWDs will be installed along the railway to detect high temperatures in rolling stock
wheels and bearings. Their location will be on level straight sections of the railway, with
no or small gradients and where brakes should not have been used recently. HBWD sites
must also be at sufficient distance from terminals to allow wheels and bearings to have
reached normal operating temperature and where there are nearby sidings to allow
defective wagons to be cut out of rakes easily.
Local temperature and fault alarms are transmitted by voice radio to the train driver, and
to the TCC.
HBWD data can be used to predict bearing failures and provide information for planned
wagon maintenance and so are recommended for this project.
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SFDs will be located where hydrological data suggests that water could overtop the
railway and compromise track integrity. If a SFD alarm comes on the associated track
circuit shows the track as occupied on the TCS.
Reliable voice communication network with redundant coverage is essential for safe and
efficient rail operation. The communication options are based on a 25 year life.
• Support an internet protocol (IP) network for rail signalling, asset protection and
mobile voice communications for railway operations;
• Provide temporary and permanent communications for camps; and
• Allow voice communications during construction.
Fibre-optic cable is likely to be more expensive. However, it may be the best option based
on the anticipated project life. The system can provide:
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• Support other services, such as mine and port communication and control systems.
• Will not be adequate for operations over a 25 year project life; and
• Provides limited capacity for future expansion.
It may provide Capex savings in the short term and equipment could be upgraded later as
necessary.
A microwave radio system has more uncertainty and so further investigation is required to
determine whether it is feasible based on:
• Signal propagation;
• Terrain data;
• Maintenance; and
• Capital cost.
• Fibre-optic cable will be adopted. The Capex for the fibre has been estimated to
±25% accuracy; and
• It is possible to interface successfully to the FMG network backbone systems, if
necessary.
• Satellite communications;
• Mobile phone systems;
• Telephone systems;
• Internet access; and
• Construction two-way radio systems.
The base case is a satellite system that will provide communications into and out of the
construction camps. The camps will share a nominal 10 Mbps bandwidth of dedicated
capacity.
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• Telephone;
• Mobile phone;
• Business data network for Client’s and major contractors’ use; and
• Internet for camp residents.
The requirement for mobile phone systems will be assessed in the next phase of the
project. A decision could be made to provide mobile phone capability or fixed telephone
services in each camp room.
Construction camp residents are commonly provided internet access for personal
communications, business and entertainment. Camp residents’ internet can be provided
by:
The most appropriate approach for the construction camps will be determined in the
detailed design phase.
Additional radio channels will also be required for construction. The construction radio
systems can be located at either:
• The construction camps where AC power will be available but will require radio
masts; or
• Existing sites where existing masts can be used but where the solar power must be
augmented.
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3.0 OPTIONS
This study considered the following major railway and infrastructure options:
• Railway routes from the BRL mine to the FMG line through three corridors; and
• Conceptual signalling and communications designs.
For the railway route, the PFS scope was to develop and compare railway alignments
within three BRL-specified corridors. The study terms of reference stipulated that
alignments must remain within the corridors.
Figure 3.1 shows the study corridors. These corridors are about 2 km wide. Starting from
the mine, for about 36 km all three corridors are common and run parallel to an existing
BHPBIO railway line. After that:
CAR developed a large number of alignments within each corridor to find the optimum
alignment. Based on experience, judgement and the design criteria, the following 12
horizontal alignments, with vertical variations in each corridor, were selected for further
study:
• 5 in corridor OPT1;
• 3 in corridor OPT2; and
• 4 in corridor OPT3.
High level Capex estimates based on the earthwork quantities were produced and shown
in Table 3.1. The options under each corridor are ranked on the basis of earthworks
capital cost.
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Figure 3.2 shows these alignments. The advantages and disadvantages of these Options
are shown on table 3.2.
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Scientific Reserve
Alignment OPT1-HA2-VA1
and
Alignment OPT1-HA2-VA2
Alignment
Alignment
OPT1-HA1-VA1
OPT2-HA1-VA1
Common
alignment Alignment
OPT3-HA1-VA1
Legend
Brockman Stage 1
FMG railway Railway alignment
BHPBIO railway
Road
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Alignment
Advantages Disadvantages Comments
Options
OPT1 HA2 VA1 Lowest cost in corridor OPT1 Lowest loaded train speed is The alignment has
14 k/hr for a distance of 2 not been studied
km which is below the further due to
recommended minimum unsatisfactory
speed of 18.5 km for DC operational
locomotives performance.
OPT1 HA2 VA2 • Minimum train speed is 20 k/hr Higher Capital Cost as This option has been
for 1 km only compared to OPT1 HA2 VA1 studied in more detail
• Travel time reduced by 7 mins. in this PFS.
• Train performance has
improved.
OPT2 HA1 VA1 Lowest unit and overall Loaded train speed falls to This option has been
earthworks cost less than is 18 km/hr for 3 studied in more detail
km which is undesirable for in this PFS.
sustaining train speed for
DC locomotives on this
alignment.
OPT3 HA1 VA1 Lowest cost in OPT3 corridor Lowest loaded train speed is The alignment has
14 Km/hr for a distance of 4 not been studied
Km just before joining FMG further due to poor
main line. This is below the operational
recommended minimum performance.
continuous speed of 18.5
Km for DC locomotives.
OPT1 HA2 VA2 and OPT2 HA1 VA1 were selected for further study.
Figure 3.3 shows the final two alignments considered. Table 3.3 shows the approximate
track lengths and operational lengths from the loadout loop battery limit to the
OPT1 HA2 VA2 and OPT2 HA1 VA1 junctions with the FMG line.
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Scientific Reserve
Alignment OPT1-HA2-VA2
Alignment OPT2-HA1-VA1
Common
alignment
Legend
Brockman Stage 1
FMG railway
Railway alignment
BHPBIO railway
Road
Marillana
mines
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Table 3.3 Track and Operational Lengths to OPT 1 Junction on FMG Line
This alignment shares the same horizontal alignment with the OPT1 HA2 VA1. The vertical
profile has been modified to meet the minimum locomotive speed requirement.
• This option will work with two headend DC traction locomotives, 240 loaded ore
cars and two banking locomotives where required as shown below;
2 head-end Mainline DC locomotives 240 loaded ore cars 2 Banker DC locomotives
br o ck ma n br o c km a n b ro c km a n bro ckm a n
resour ces . r eso urces. r eso urc es. res our ces.
• On this alignment option, the banker locomotives are not required on FMG mainline
and can return back to mine on their own (light engine);
• Loaded trains operating over the Chichester Ranges from Ch. 15 to 29 will be
speed-limited to 50km/h using ECP and dynamic braking on all four locomotives;
• All empty trains can be hauled by 2 locomotives on the return trip;
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• Passing sidings are not required for two loaded trains per day for transportation of
17 Mtpa iron ore; and
• From an operational point of view, this alignment is the preferred option because it
avoids the need for banker locomotives to operate s on the FMG mainline.
Though operational studies have not indicated requirement of passing sidings, two
passing sidings are required, one just before junction with FMG to take care of the
situation where BRL may have to hold an empty train bound for mines in order to provide
unhindered entry to loaded train on FMG rail line and other near mines to hold mine
bound trains.
In addition, a 450 m clear standing length refuge siding is proposed about midway along
the BRL line.
With proposed passing sidings and refuge siding total length of track for this alignment
comes to 102.92 Km.
Table 3.4 shows the geotechnical desktop assessment for excavation in cuttings along this
option.
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A standard 2.5 m wide side drain has been considered in the earthworks model. The high
runoff in long cuttings may require wider side drains which will further increase the
cutting earthwork quantities. This additional earthwork will have to be quantified in the
next study phase.
Due to the large volume of materials anticipated from cuttings for the first 50 km of this
alignment, earthworks package for rail formation has been divided into four work fronts
with output ranging from 6000m3 to 10,0003. First three earthwork fronts will operate
within 50 km from the tie-in point with the existing FMG railway, and the fourth front will
work from the mine end heading northerly direction.
Although the cutting quantities are much larger than the fill quantities, about 1.7
million m3 of borrow soil will be required due to haul distance limitations and unsuitability
of cut material at some locations.
Raising of alignment at bridge locations has added about 0.750 million m3 to the
earthwork in fill. Modifying the track alignment model may result into corresponding
reduction in cut volumes there by compensating addition cost of this earthwork in fill.
Due to very high volumes in cuttings, mostly assumed to be rock, this activity is critical
and drives the project duration.
A high level review of the major catchments for this alignment identified 2 potential sites
for bridges and 4 potential sites for major culverts. Both options share an alignment
section from Ch. 69 to 105 in which these 4 potential Major Culverts are located.
Table 3.5 shows the bridge & major culvert locations and approximate lengths on OPT1
HA2 VA2.
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The vertical alignment has not been reviewed from a drainage perspective. However, two
of the bridge/major culvert sites will need to be lifted by at least 1.7 m which will require
about 749,000 m3 of additional fill. Table 3.6 shows the additional earthworks required.
This alignment runs parallel to existing BHPBIO railway for 36 km from Marillana mines
towards the port. Five waterway crossings have been proposed in this section from Sr.
No. 2 to 6 as shown in table 3.5. As the proposed BRL alignment is on the downstream
side of BHPB railway, the bridges/culverts on BHPB rail line may significantly affect the
hydrological design on BR alignment. Since no site inspection has been done, the BHPBIO
bridge and culvert locations are not known at this stage.
Three bridge crews are required to construct three bridges/Major Culverts simultaneously.
Since earthworks are a critical activity in this option, this requirement must be further
evaluated in later study phases.
Construction camp sizing has been determined with the help of march chart, crew sizes,
crew productivity, plant types, plant outputs etc.
The actual site conditions may not allow opening of multiple construction fronts altering
the overall project duration and construction camp requirements.
Total requirement of construction water has been assessed as 1.14 billion litres. Para 2.8
discusses details about requirement and sources.
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This alignment has been selected because it is the lowest earthworks capital cost option
in corridor OPT2. The vertical profile satisfies the operational requirement of DC
locomotives and maintains an average loaded train speed of 42 km/hr.
• This option will work with two head end DC traction locomotives, 240 loaded ore
cars and two banking locomotives where required as shown below;
2 head-end Mainline DC locomotives 240 loaded ore cars 2 Banker DC locomotives
• The bankers will remain attached to the loaded trains until beyond Ch. 200 on the
FMG mainline or up to Hunter Siding. This may cause capacity constraints on the
FMG main line railway due to the extra train pathways required for returning
banking locomotives to the BRL railway spur;
• Loaded rains operating over the Chichester Ranges between Ch. 36 and 50 will be
speed-limited to 50 km/h using ECP and dynamic braking on all four locos;
• All empty trains can be hauled by two locomotives on the return trip;
• passing sidings are not required for two loaded trains per day for transportation of
17 Mtpa iron ore; and
• From an operational point of view, this alignment may be considered inferior to
OPT1 HA2 VA2 because a loaded train must be banked on FMG mainline to Ch. 200
or to Hunter Siding at Ch. 182. Banker locomotives will occupy valuable train
pathways on the FMG main line on return trip till BRL rail junction. This may trigger
a requirement by FMG for BRL to fund extra capacity infrastructure on the FMG
main line to compensate for the extra capacity required.
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Though operational studies have not indicated requirement of passing sidings, two
passing sidings have been found essential, one just before tie in with FMG to take care of
the situation where BRL may have to hold an empty train bound for mines in order to
provide unhindered entry to loaded train on FMG rail line and other near mines to hold
mine bound trains.
In addition, a 450 m clear standing length refuge siding is proposed about midway along
the BRL line.
With proposed passing sidings and refuge siding total length of track for this alignment
comes to 77.58 Km.
Table 3.7 shows the geotechnical desktop assessment for excavation in cuttings along this
option.
3.3.5 Earthworks
A standard 2.5 m wide side drain has been considered in the earthworks model.
Raising of alignment at bridge locations has added about 1.2 million m3 to the earthwork
in fill. Modifying the track alignment model may result into corresponding reduction in cut
volumes there by compensating addition cost of this earthwork in fill.
Two work fronts will be required in cuttings and one work front in borrow area.
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Six potential bridge sites and 4 potential major culverts sites were identified. One of the
bridge sites and four major culvert sites are the same as in OPT1 HA2 VA2.
The vertical alignment has not been revisited from a drainage perspective. However, five
of the bridge/major culvert sites will need to be lifted by about 2.0 m which will require
about 1,185,500 m3 of additional fill. Table 3.9 shows the additional earthworks required.
This alignment runs parallel to existing BHPBIO railway for 36 km from Marillana mines
towards the port. Five waterway crossings have been proposed in this section from Sr. No
6 to 10 as shown in table 3.8. As the proposed BRL alignment is on the downstream side
of BHPB railway, the bridges/culverts on BHPB rail line may significantly affect the
hydrological design on BR alignment. Since no site inspection has been done, the BHPBIO
bridge and culvert locations are not known at this stage.
Five bridge crews are required to construct five bridges simultaneously. Since bridge
construction is a critical activity in this option, this requirement may be further evaluated
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Construction camp sizing has been determined with the help of march chart, crew sizes,
crew productivity, plant types, plant outputs etc.
Two temporary construction camps are considered to be sufficient to meet the project
schedule shown in Figure 6.1. In order to accommodate bridge crews for construction of 6
bridges, camp size is expected to go up to 500 rooms at the peak of construction.
Total requirement of construction water has been assessed as 1.22 billion litres.
Table 3-10 shows a comparison of the key parameters for the alignments.
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4.1 Operations
• Axle load is 40 t;
• Maximum train speeds are 80 km/h for empty and 80 Km/h for loaded trains;
• Train loading time at the mine is 8000 t/h;
• An existing car dumper at the port will be used for unloading;
• One car dumper unloads all the ore cars in a consist and consists are not split;
• BRL trains can enter the FMG network when ready, without excessive delays;
• BRL trains can leave the port when ready and not on a specified train schedule;
• Ore cars can hold 137 t of ore;
• Passing sidings on the existing FMG network can accommodate the increased traffic
from BRL trains; and
• Train operations over 348 work days per year.
This is a preliminary assessment only. Further analysis is required in future studies. Table
4.1 shows the rolling stock and operational data and table 4.2 shows the ore train cycle
times.
At this stage train cycle time is estimated to be around 22 hours based on:
• Loading time 4.8 to 5 hr (rate of 8000 t/h and 40 minutes train presentation time);
• Unloading time 6 hr (unloading 90 sec/pair +180 min in marshalling yard); and
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The cycle time is an estimate based on current data. More work is required in the next
project phases and a better understanding of FMG operations is critical to accurately
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Calibre Rail’s “OpenTrack” train performance simulation software was used to analyse
alignments during the development process to determine:
• Train performance on each alignment with a train consist of two GE C44-9W (Dash
9 DC) locomotives, 240 ore wagons and two banking locomotives where required;
and
• Appropriate track geometry, gradients and standards for reliable and safe train
operations.
The train configuration is identical to FMG fleets. FMG currently operates locomotives
with DC traction, and whilst it is understood that future locomotive acquisitions may be
with AC traction, simulation of DC traction must occur as this is the inferior performing
locomotive that may be used regularly on the BRL rail spur if FMG provides train services.
Because of the long and steep falling grades facing the trains, Calibre Rail specifies a
speed restriction of 50 km/h on the operation of trains descending the grades through the
Chichester Ranges in both directions. This is to avoid trains losing control and achieving
dangerous runaway speeds on these stretches.
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A number of locomotive types were simulated against the standard FMG train consist to
understand different traction capabilities to explore the potential to remove the use of
banking locomotives. None provided this option.
The results indicated that AC traction locomotives do perform better than DC traction
locomotives in this task, but not sufficiently to eliminate the banking operation. Calibre
Rail maintains that the existing FMG fleet should be the benchmark for all simulations in
this project.
Table 4.4 indicates benchmark travel time, minimum speed of trains and fuel consumption
for both alignments.
Operational studies have shown that passing sidings on the BRL line are not required for
two loaded trains per day for transportation of 17 Mtpa iron ore. However, two passing
siding are proposed. One is located just before the junction with the FMG main line. This
may be required to hold an empty BRL train bound for the mine in order to provide
unhindered entry to the main line for a loaded train. The feasibility study of locating
passing sidings on the FMG main line near the BRL junction found that grades were not
favourable at this location. Second passing siding is located near battery limit of mine
loadout.
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In addition, a 450 m clear standing length refuge siding is proposed about midway along
the BRL line. Such a siding will be used for track inspection vehicles, maintenance
vehicles, bad order cars and defective locomotives.
The proposed passing sidings and refuge spurs are shown in the track schematics for the
OPT1 HA2 VA2 and OPT2 HA1 VA1 alignments (Figure 1.3).
4.1.4 Scheduling
In order to develop a more detailed operating plan for trains between the port and the
mine Calibre Rail proposes that the following work be undertaken:
• Seek assistance from FMG to provide mainline operations data to enable full journey
simulation from BRL mine to port for costing purposes;
• Run a train performance calculation (TPC);
• Develop idealised trains schedule simulation, train configurations and passing siding
locations; and
• Model the railway and related operations using discrete event simulation techniques.
These steps are interactive and take into consideration different scenarios, schedules,
terminal operations and possible changes to the railway profile.
4.2 Maintenance
The Pilbara railways are well optimised systems operating on a preventive maintenance
philosophy. The proposed track maintenance plan is based on preventive maintenance to
provide a safe, efficient and cost effective train operation. The outline maintenance plan
includes:
• For track and infrastructure maintenance, BRL and/or a full time contractors can do
the following:
− track inspection including rail, sleepers, clips, pads etc;
− rail welding;
− rail surfacing including lifting, lining, tamping and ballast profiling;
− cutting and drainage clearing;
− unscheduled track repairs;
− servicing and maintaining switches;
− bridge and culvert inspections; and
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Normally, maintenance requirements will be minimal in the first few years of operation.
This period should be used to gather data on wear and tear on the tracks which will
provide a basis for future planned maintenance.
After the first heavy rains, resurfacing may be required, especially in areas with high
embankments.
As a part of the construction contract, the initial rail grinding to establish the required rail
profile, and some of the resurfacing works could be done.
If BRL decides to undertake general maintenance on its own, the following minimum
equipment list may be required:
• Ballast regulator;
• On track tamper;
• Excavator for clean out of cuttings and drains;
• Front end loader and tip truck;
• Hi-Rail road vehicles for the track inspection; and
• Rail handling crane(s).
Some of this equipment, in particular the track surfacing machine and rail handling crane
may be purchased for construction and then retained for maintenance.
• Specialised services currently operating on the BHPBIO and/or FMG networks are
used; and/or
• Contractors having expertise and equipments are hired.
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Calibre Rail makes the assumption that BRL will enter into a service agreement with FMG
(TPI) to enable the use of FMG facilities, equipment and services to assist and or
construct the railway spur.
5.1 Earthworks
The clearing and grubbing is to be done up to 2 m from cutting tops and embankment
toes.
Grubbing should be done to 0.5 m below the natural surface or 1.5 m below the finished
earthworks level. Holes left after grubbing under proposed embankments should be filled
with sound material and compacted in layers as for embankments.
Unsuitable material will be removed and replaced with approved fill for the entire bottom
width and up to 2 m on either side.
Embankment batter slopes will be as shown on the drawings and compaction levels as per
specifications.
Standard 20 m and 35 m spans will be used on all bridges in both the options. Bridge
beams/girders will be prefabricated and transported to site. A composite deck slab will be
cast insitu.
Pile foundation, spread footings, piers and abutments will be reinforced concrete cast
insitu.
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Each bridge will have a simple, 6 m long reinforced concrete run-on slab at each
abutment.
Culverts will be mostly CSP with diameters ranging from 900 to 3600 mm. Some locations
may require a reinforced concrete box due to limited cushion.
Configuration of each bridge/culvert will have to be decided in the next study phase.
5.3 Track
5.3.1 Rails
Short 25 m rails will be shipped to Port Hedland, unloaded and transported to FMG Rail
Service Yard for stockpiling.
An existing flash butt welding (FBW) facility at FMG Rail Service Yard will be used to weld
the short rails into 325 m strings. A rail train will carry these strings to the track
construction work front.
5.3.2 Sleepers
5.3.3 Tracklaying
Tracklaying will start from the FMG tie-in point towards the mine site using conventional
tracklaying machines for all mainline and passing siding.
Schedule durations and Capex estimates are based on an average production rate of
about 1.5 km of completed track per day.
5.3.4 Ballast
Ballast will be sourced from an existing Elazac quarry. Ballast will be carted by road from
the quarry and stockpiled at FMG Rail Service Yard for loading onto ballast trains and
transport to site.
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6.0 SCHEDULE
The project completion date is based on project detail design commencement by August
2010.
All design will be done during the project environmental approval process timeframe.
However, some geotechnical investigation and bore drilling will be required before the
environmental approval is likely to be granted. This will require a separate preliminary
approval.
Preliminary project construction schedules have been developed for the OPT1 HA2 VA2
and OPT2 HA1 VA1 alignment options based on major activities. Project completion date
is 19 July 2013 for OPT1 HA2 VA2 and 10 July 2013 for OPT2 HA1 VA1
• Environmental approval;
• Camp construction;
• Railway formation and drainage construction;
• Bridges and major culvert sites;
• Signalling and backbone communications installation;
• Tracklaying; and
• Testing and Commissioning.
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Table 7.1 shows summary Capex estimates for both the options.
Direct works are those facilities installed or constructed for hand-over to the Owner as
part of the completed or partially completed rail infrastructure.
Costs and production rates for labour and construction equipment were developed from
first principles and were checked against detailed cost data for similar projects.
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Labour rates were built-up from first principles using information from rates that are
anticipated to be based on award rates that reflect the additional payments and
allowances usually paid on construction sites in the Pilbara.
The assumed site working week was 13 days per fortnight, twelve hours per day (work
plus travel) and R&R leave on the fifth week of a work cycle.
Estimating factors and unit trade percentages were obtained from previous projects and
used for costing of lesser items and for checking the estimated costs.
Unit rates for the supply of materials such as concrete, rebar and fabricated steelwork
were derived from data supplied by a number of suppliers with relevant experience. The
overall rates for supply, delivery and installation of these materials were then
benchmarked against current industry rates in the region.
The quotations for permanent and construction materials generally includes freight
free-on-board (FOB) to Port Hedland or free-on-truck (FOT) at site. Current freight costs,
on a tonnage or volumetric basis, were applied to all other items.
Indirect works are those that are of a temporary nature required to support the
construction of the direct works including the operation and maintenance thereof and
support services.
Indirect costs consisted of the man-hour costs, consultants and expenses of the EPCM
contractor for the project. They also include the cost of temporary facilities required on
site during the construction period. Where appropriate, they also include the man-hour
costs, expenses and temporary facilities of any subcontractors engaged to construct the
works.
Man-hour rates appropriate to the industry include salaries, entitlements, payroll burdens
and the EPCM Engineer’s and subcontractors overhead costs.
Camp Facilities costs and costs associated with maintaining camps during the construction
period are included under a separate section called Construction Facilities.
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Temporary construction facilities will include temporary offices, site services and facilities
for the EPCM contractor, construction camps, security, and the establishment,
maintenance, removal and cleanup of all sundry provisions required for the construction
phase.
Fuel prices for this estimate will assume that the diesel fuel rebate does not apply.
The railway Capital Estimate was produced using a proprietary estimating software
system (Quest). The estimating system makes provision for the following inputs for each
element of the estimate:
7.2.1 Man-hours
All on-site direct construction labour hours required to complete the works are included,
with provisions for expected productivity at the site resulting from location, working
hours, etc. It also excludes indirect construction labour hours, such as service and repair
labour hours on construction equipment and for foreman and other supervisory hours.
Direct labour costs include costs up to but excluding foreman level and provide for the
following:
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• Annual leave;
• Annual leave loading;
• Public holiday and sick leave;
• Long service leave;
• Overtime;
• Travel time;
• Superannuation;
• Workers' compensation and payroll tax;
• Messing and accommodation;
• R&R air fares and expenses;
• Site and location allowance;
• Termination allowance,
• Over-award compliance payment;
• Daily travel allowance;
• Boot allowance;
• Bereavement allowance;
• Income protection allowance; and
• Fringe benefits tax on camp meals.
Labour rates were built-up from first principles using information from similar projects in
the Pilbara Region. They are based on construction hours of 130 hours/fortnight.
Direct labour costs do not include for equipment service and repair labour, which are
incorporated in construction equipment rates.
• Equipment materials and supply including costs for spare parts, fuel and oils and a
reserve for major overhaul;
• Equipment ownership costs (depreciation, insurances, registrations and taxes); and
• Outside equipment hire such as hiring from third parties for minor requirements.
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The full purchase cost of all permanent equipment required for the project is included
under this item. Freight costs are included where items are quoted with delivery to site.
Bulk material is the purchase cost of materials that are bought in quantity and are not
part of any item of plant equipment. Costs include all over supply for wastage, any off-
site prefabrication, packaging, inland freight to nearest port or place of consolidation,
duties and insurances.
7.2.6 Freight
Freight is the cost to transport equipment and materials from a port of export to site or
place of consolidation or site, including wharf charges, freight forwarding and
transhipment costs as required. Freight is only applied to items which are not quoted
with delivery to site.
The remaining contractor indirects were estimated from first principles and held in the
Contractors Overheads item in the WBS. Contractors Overheads will include:
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This will be Total Estimated Cost for the above items. Sub-totals at each WBS defined
cost sections are maintained at the estimate build up summary level.
Within the Rail Facilities the estimate includes direct labour, bulk materials, permanent
equipment and contractor’s indirect costs for:
• Project management;
• Detail design not undertaken during the DES;
• Procurement, inspection & expediting;
• Site supervision of works; and
• Owners costs such as insurance, Client support, Perth office costs, legal, audit and
minor consultants.
7.3 Insurances
No provision has been included within this estimate for the Owner’s specific project
insurances. Allowances for all necessary owners insurances are provided in the Owner’s
costs.
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The following items are specifically excluded from the capital cost:
Excluded
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Direct item by item comparison between estimates prepared for OoM study and PFS is not
practicable due to following reasons:
However an attempt has been made to compare OoM estimate with the PFS estimate for
OPT1 as shown in table 7.2. OPT2 HA1 VA1 take a completely different corridor hence
similar comparison can not be drawn.
Some of the major cost driving items are compared in table 7.3 below:
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8.0 APPROVALS
The following issues related to land ownership have not been considered as part of this
study:
• Tenure;
• Environmental;
• Heritage; and
• Operational regulations.
BRL is responsible for all activities in this area, including studies, negotiations and
approvals.
This study has not given consideration to current land ownership or leases when selecting
rail routes.
• Geotechnical investigations;
• Water exploration and production drilling;
• Pioneering activities;
• Camp construction; and
• Main works construction.
The likely heritage issues relating to the construction of the railway are as follows:
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During this PFS, safety management has mainly focussed on designing for safety.
The following basic principles are an integral part of design and construction process:
• Ensure that a safe design is achieved such that risk of injury to personnel or
occupational illness, loss or damage to property and structures and pollution of the
environment is eliminated or effectively managed;
• The control of major accident events will be achieved by preventing or reducing the
possibility of an event and by controlling/mitigating the damaging effects, and from
the inherently safe design of the installation;
• Risks will be eliminated or reduced to ‘As Low As Reasonably Practical’ (ALARP) to
ensure the well being of individuals associated with the rail safety work, the public
and property;
• Personnel safety, protection of the environment and assets on a risk basis following
the principles of AS 4360: Risk Management will be the primary consideration in
planning and designing the safety systems for the facilities;
• The emphasis in equipment specification will be on operability, accident and fault
prevention and functionality for the design life; and
• Handrails and/or guard-railing will be provided where ever practical to do so.
The rail route options investigated in this study cross the Fortescue River, associated
floodplain and tributaries. This is an environmentally sensitivity area which may
significantly affect the project plan and design.
The likely environmental issues relating to the construction phase of the railway are:
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• The appropriate rehabilitation of disturbed areas for temporary works including haul
roads, storage and work areas, and free draining borrow pits; and
• The preservation, where possible, of established vegetation in areas of temporary
disturbance such as construction camps and haul roads.
During this PFS, environmental management has focussed on designing for minimising
environmental impacts during construction, operation and closure.
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Where conflicting information exists, it shall be the more stringent standard that applies.
Where there is absent information, the Principal shall determine and direct on the
principles of best practice. None of the above however shall detract from Statutory
Requirements which shall be complied with at all times.
Statutory authorities shall for the purpose of this document include the:
The appropriate Australian environmental standards and regulations (WA) shall be used.
The approved Public Environmental Reviews (PER) shall be the basis for designing and
managing in environmental protection requirements.
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All Australian Standards apply unless noted otherwise. The Australian Standards are
inclusive of but not limited to those listed in Appendix B of Basis of Design document.
No risk management was done for the PFS. This will be done during the DFS.
This report is solely to provide a basis of information and comparison to enable Brockman
Resources Limited to facilitate further negotiations and strategic planning. As such, no
conclusive recommendations have been drawn from this study, nor can any be made until
the strategic objectives of the project have been confirmed.
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Building on this Preliminary Feasibility Report, Calibre Rail proposes that the next phase
would entail the completion of a detailed Bankable Feasibility Study to develop more
detailed engineering and cost estimates on a preferred route to bring the Brockman
Resources project closer to fruition.
During and after completion of the detailed feasibility study the following will be required
before SDL project approval:
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14.0 APPENDICES
Appendices Register
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