The first Aurizon operated train ran on February 1 and is seen leaving Aurizon’s yard at Narngulu with P Class locos Nos. P2503 + P2515 in the latest Aurizon yellow livery. This was an initial contract to assist Watco moving more grain to Geraldton Port. The P Class, with 2450HP GE engines, were built between 1989 and 1991 for former state-owned operator Westrail (Western Australian Government Railways) which was privatised in 2000.
PHIL MELLING
AUSTRALIAN freight operator Aurizon has taken over operation of the Cooperative Bulk Handling (CBH) grain haulage contract in Western Australia for six years, winning the contract and starting operation in September 2021. Previous operator Watco Australia had a 10-year contract due to expire in April 2022, but chose to allow Aurizon to start operations early.