Swietelsky Rail Australia

Being a trusted industry partner is central to our success. This is achieved through the expertise, dedication and performance of our people, supported by state-of-the-art equipment that ensures reliable results for our clients.

As a subsidiary of international rail leader Swietelsky, Swietelsky Rail Australia (SRA) benefits from more than eight decades of global experience, combined with the local knowledge and capability of our team.

SRA delivers specialised track maintenance services, including ballast cleaning, flash butt welding, resurfacing and rail maintenance. Based in the Hunter Valley, NSW, our teams operate along the East Coast and all across Australia. 

Our proven ability to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes, together with our fit-for-purpose plant and equipment, has established SRA as a trusted long-term partner within the Australian rail industry.

"With a new strategic plan in place, we are strengthening our ability to meet the needs of both the current and future rail market, guided by the expertise of our people and the capability of our equipment." Anne Connors, Managing Director.

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Our people are our purpose

Swietelsky Rail Australia (SRA) employees are amongst the most skilled and experienced staff within the Australian rail industry.

Our people are the foundation of our business. Our people take care of our business, so we take care of our people. We empower, respect, and trust each other within our safe work environment. This is an approach we have integrated into not only our processes, but our daily habits.

A core part of this approach is a focus on diversity, inclusion and creating a sense of belonging. In terms of diversity, the SRA team comprises of five different nationalities, represents 10 different cultural backgrounds and our age distribution is evenly spread across the workforce.

Inclusivity is embraced across the organisation and a key tenet is our commitment to flexibility and continuous education. These two seemingly simple approaches enable us to actively promote a sense of belonging for each and every team member.

"We know that investment in our people and their training is key. The Swietelsky team has a global reputation for being amongst the most skilled and experienced in rail and construction, and our SRA team is proud to bring this to the Australian rail industry" Manager Plant Maintenance, Ben Senior.

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Swietelsky Rail Australia accreditations

Choosing a rail maintenance partner with ISO certification brings valuable advantages to our clients. this certification signifies that, as a supplier, we adhere to international standards of quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organisation that develops and sets the standards to ensure the quality, safety, efficiency and consistency of products, services and systems across various industries and sectors worldwide.

For our clients, this translates into enhanced product and service quality, reduced risks and a greater focus on environmental sustainability.

We have undergone the rigorous certification process, showcasing our determination to meet and exceed the highest industry standards.

The following certifications/accreditations are held by Swietelsky Rail Australia:

  • 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

In addition, SRA is a Certified Family Inclusive Workplace.

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