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.

SRA RM95 + MFC Wagons Ballastcleaner (1)

Swietelsky Rail Australia (SRA) is a specialist mechanised rail maintenance contractor delivering ballast cleaning, track resurfacing and rail & civil projects across heavy haul, freight and passenger networks.

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. 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. We have set national benchmarks for asset performance, including the completion of over 330km of ballast cleaning and 500km of drainage upgrades. We combine our global heritage with a proactive 'Fence-to-Fence' betterment model that ensures every project delivers maximum technical and commercial value.

"Our goal is simple: to keep building ever better - for our people, our clients, and the communities connected by the railways we help maintain and deliver."

- Anne Connors, Managing Director.

Our people are our purpose

Swietelsky Rail Australia’s workforce comprises highly skilled operators, engineers and maintainers supporting complex mechanised rail projects across Australia.

Workforce capability and wellbeing are treated as safety-critical priorities within live rail environments. Structured training, inclusive workforce frameworks and clear behavioural standards underpin daily operations.

The team represents multiple nationalities and cultural backgrounds, with an evenly distributed age profile supporting knowledge transfer and succession capability. Our 7.4% Indigenous participation rate reflects structured workforce inclusion across operational regions.

Recognition as the 2025 ARI Wellbeing in Rail Award winner reflects a disciplined approach to workforce sustainability, psychological safety and long-term performance in safety-critical environments.

"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"

- Engineering and Operations Manager, Ben Senior.

Swietelsky Rail Australia accreditations

Our commitment to excellence is verified through our ISO certifications. These frameworks underpin our 2025–2027 ESG Strategy, ensuring we deliver not only technical quality but a measurable contribution to a sustainable rail industry.

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

TrackSAFE Foundation Member

Certified Family Inclusive Workplace

Federal Safety Commissioner Accreditation (FSCA) (Underway)

Swietelsky AG is Austria's third-largest construction company. Our team of over 13,000 Swietelskys is active in 21 countries. Our mission is clear: to build better solutions for a better future.

13.000

Employees

SWIETELSKY employs over 13,000 people across a wide spectrum of roles, combining expertise in construction, planning, management, and on-site execution.

Together, we build things that last.

6.14 bn

Construction output in $AUD

During the 24/25 fiscal year, SWIETELSKY achieved construction output of 6.14 billion Australian dollars.

Together, we turn ambitious ideas into impressive results.

21

Countries

SWIETELSKY operates in 21 countries, with Austria, Germany, Hungary, and the Czech Republic as our core markets. These are complemented by 17 further countries that provide dynamic opportunities for growth and innovation: Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Denmark, Great Britain, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia.

Together we make an impact across Europe and Australia.