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Swietelsky Rail Australia is now part of PRM

Swietelsky Rail Australia is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Pilbara Rail Maintenance (PRM), part of the global rail infrastructure company Salcef Group.

This acquisition brings together two businesses with closely aligned values and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality rail infrastructure solutions across Australia.

For our clients, the acquisition provides continuity of service and access to an expanded range of expertise, capabilities and resources. For our people, it creates new opportunities for professional development and involvement in rail projects across Australia.

With PRM becoming part of Salcef Group in 2025, this latest acquisition represents a further investment in the Australian rail industry and strengthens the Group's local presence.

We look forward to continuing to support our clients and contributing to the future of Australia's rail infrastructure.

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To stay connected and follow the next chapter, connect with our Managing Director, Anne Connors, on LinkedIn.

 

 

Our Services

330+

kilometres

Heavy haul ballast cleaning delivered across Australian rail networks

430,000+

tonnes

ballast material recycled and reused in live rail corridors

500+

kilometres

drainage upgrades completed protecting track formation

95%+

fleet reliability

across specialised mechanised rail maintenance machines

>98%

ballast reuse

through in-situ mechanised ballast recovery
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Award-Winning Culture, Exceptional Delivery

We know that our people are the foundation of our business. As the Winner of the 2025 ARI Wellbeing in Rail Award, SRA is recognised for fostering a culture of care, diversity, and professional excellence.

We don't just maintain tracks; we provide a safe, inclusive environment where our team can thrive. By prioritising psychological safety and flexibility, we ensure our workforce is ready to deliver the precision and reliability our clients depend on.

Recent projects
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Ballast Cleaning

ARTC Ballast Rehabilitation Program – Picton NSW

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RM95 Ballast Cleaner May 2026 2
Ballast Cleaning

ARTC Network Investment Program – Final Early Works Possession – May 2026

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Ballast Cleaning

ARTC Ballast Rehabilitation Program – Picton to Tahmoor, NSW – December 2025

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Family Inclusive Workplace

In alignment to our first and foremost value of Family, SRA is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace.

Family Friendly Workplaces Australia certification recognises organisations for their proactive efforts to support employees to align their work, caring and wellbeing needs.

 
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Careers with Swietelsky Rail Australia

Time for a role change?

When you become a part of the Swietelsky Rail Australia (SRA) team, you're aligning yourself with an organisation that truly lives up to its promises.

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The SRA ESG Approach

Our commitment to a sustainable future

Our 2025–2027 ESG Strategy is built on four fundamental action areas aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
1.

Decarbonisation & Emissions Reduction:

We are on a defined pathway to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10% by 2027, modernising our fleet to lower the carbon intensity of rail maintenance.
2.

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency:

We lead the industry in material recovery, achieving greater than 98% ballast recycling and diverting over 430,000 tonnes of material from landfill to date.
3.

Increasing Social Capital:

We invest in our people and communities. From our 7.4% Indigenous participation rate to our status as a Certified Family Inclusive Workplace, we build social value alongside infrastructure. 
4.

Governance & Accountability:

We lead with integrity and transparency. Through ISO certified systems and Board level ESG reporting aligned with global CSRD principles, we ensure rigorous oversight and ethical management across every project we deliver.

Swietelsky Rail Australia certifications
and accreditations

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Rolling Stock Operator (RSO) ONRSR Accreditation

Certified Family Inclusive Workplace

TrackSAFE Foundation Member

Australasian Railway Association (ARA) - Member

Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation

Rail Track Association Australia

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