Celebrating excellence in rail

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Independent industry recognition reflects measurable performance across safety, workforce sustainability, circular economy delivery and governance maturity within heavy haul rail operations. Our commitment to excellence is driven by our "Building Ever Better" global philosophy.

From pioneering circular economy initiatives to fostering an award-winning workplace culture, we are proud to be recognised by our peers as leaders in safety, innovation, and social capital. These accolades are a testament to the dedication of our team and our mission to deliver world-class rail infrastructure solutions across Australia.

A culture of care and safety excellence

2025 ARI Wellbeing Award

Winner

Recognition reflects structured workforce wellbeing programs with 100% participation and alignment to psychosocial hazard management requirements under WHS legislation.

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2025 RISSB Rail Safety Awards (Frontline Worker Initiative)

Finalist

Recognition of frontline leadership in improving airborne hazard protection through more inclusive respiratory safety controls, upgraded communication systems and practical safety innovation across ballast cleaning operations.

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2025 RISSB Rail Safety Awards (Safety Leadership Program)

Finalist

Recognition of organisational safety leadership through an industry-leading Employee Wellbeing Framework that strengthens workplace support, enhances flexibility, promotes proactive wellbeing and builds a safer, more sustainable culture across the business.

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2025 Hunter Safety Awards (Young WHS Leader)

Winner

Tahnee Sumner

Recognition of emerging safety leadership contributing to continuous improvement, behavioural safety culture and frontline risk mitigation across heavy haul operations.

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2025 Business Hunter (Employer of Choice)

Finalist

Recognition of workforce capability development, inclusive employment frameworks and structured retention programs supporting complex infrastructure delivery.

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2024 Hunter Safety Awards (Business of the Year)

Winner

Acknowledgement of exceptional workplace culture improvements and employee wellbeing initiatives, integrated safety governance, ISO 45001-certified systems and disciplined operational risk management across mechanised rail maintenance projects.

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2024 Hunter Safety Awards (Health and Wellbeing - SME)

Winner

Validation of proactive health and wellbeing programs, structured check-in frameworks and fatigue management practices embedded within live rail project delivery.

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Leading the way in sustainability and strategic vision

2026 Australian Heavy Haul Rail Awards (Rail Impact Excellence Award, Sustainability and Social Responsibility)

Finalist

Recognition for sustainability reflects investment and successful delivery of mechanised maintenance solutions used to deliver more than 330 kilometres of ballast cleaning and reuse of over 430,000 tonnes of material in situ.

2025 Australian Heavy Haul Awards (Excellence in Sustainability)

Finalist

Recognition for sustainability reflects investment and successful delivery of mechanised maintenance solutions used to deliver more than 330 kilometres of ballast cleaning, and reuse of over 430,000 tonnes of material in situ.

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2025 Business Hunter (Excellence in Sustainability)

Finalist

Recognition for sustainability reflects delivery of mechanised maintenance solutions removing over 15,000+ truck movements by reusing over 430,000 tonnes of material across the 11+ year Hunter Valley ballast cleaning program.

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2025 Business Hunter (Outstanding Business Leader 21+ Employees)

Finalist

Anne Connors

Acknowledgement of strategic leadership driving positive and productive workplace culture, national mechanised rail capability, fleet reliability uplift exceeding 95% and expansion of operational capacity across Australia.

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2025 Business Hunter (Outstanding Young Business Leader)

Finalist

Tahnee Sumner

Recognition of leadership succession and capability development supporting innovation and long-term industry resilience.

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Championing diversity and industry inclusion

2026 Australian Heavy Haul Rail Awards (Emerging Leader of the Year)

Finalist

George Massih

Recognition of technical excellence, leadership potential, and contribution to high output rail operations within the heavy haul sector.

2026 Australian Heavy Haul Rail Awards (Industry Champion)

Finalist

Ben Senior

Acknowledgement of significant individual contribution, strategic advocacy, and a long term commitment to the advancement of the Australian rail industry.

2024 ARI Diversity and Inclusion Award

Finalist

Acknowledgement of inclusive workforce strategies, 7.4% Indigenous participation and structured pathways supporting equitable participation across operational regions.

2024 Women in Industry (Excellence in Transport)

Winner

Anne Connors

Honoring the significant contributions of women to SRA’s technical and operational success.

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2024 Business Hunter (Diversity & Inclusion)

Finalist

Validation of measurable inclusion strategies, cultural awareness engagement and workforce representation initiatives across heavy haul projects.

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Excellence through accountability

Our awards are underpinned by a rigorous commitment to global standards and local frameworks. We are proud to maintain:

Certification for quality, environment, and safety.

ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001

Certified Family Inclusive Workplace status