Stabling yard construction involves complex track layouts, signaling systems, and maintenance facilities requiring precise staging and coordination. Production rates vary significantly based on yard configuration, ground conditions, and interface requirements. Modern construction methods including automated track laying and prefabricated turnouts have improved delivery timeframes, with some projects achieving track installation rates of up to 200m per day under optimal conditions.
Key Statistics:
- Average yard capacity: 15-30 trains
- Typical track length: 5-15km total
- Track installation: 150-200m/day
- Turnout installation: 1-2 units/week
- OHW installation: 200-300m/day
- Typical project duration: 18-24 months
- Best practice completion: 15 months
- Average cost: $80-150M
AUSTRALIA REGION
| Location | Project | Scope | Track (km) | Elements | Duration (months) | Start-End | Production Rate | Contractor | Cost ($M) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Mortdale | 20 Cars | 8.5 | T,S,OHW,B | 22 | Mar20-Jan22 | 180m track/day | John Holland | 125 | TfNSW |
| Melbourne | Pakenham East | 30 Cars | 12.4 | T,S,OHW,B,M | 24 | Jun19-Jun21 | 160m track/day | CPB | 168 | MTIA |
| Brisbane | Mayne | 15 Cars | 6.8 | T,S,OHW,B | 18 | Sep20-Mar22 | 150m track/day | Laing O’Rourke | 95 | QR |
| Perth | Bellevue | 25 Cars | 10.2 | T,S,OHW,B,M | 20 | Apr21-Dec22 | 170m track/day | Downer EDI | 145 | PTA |
| Sydney | Tallawong | 22 Cars | 9.6 | T,S,OHW,B | 21 | Jul20-Apr22 | 175m track/day | CPB/UGL | 132 | Metro |
Key:
T = Track
S = Signaling
OHW = Overhead Wiring
B = Buildings
M = Maintenance Facilities
Production Rate Analysis by Element:
Track Installation:
- Mainline Track:
- Formation: 300-400m/day
- Track laying: 150-200m/day
- Ballasting: 250-300m/day
- Tamping: 400-500m/day
- Turnouts:
- Assembly: 3-4 days/unit
- Installation: 2-3 days/unit
- Commissioning: 1-2 days/unit
- OHW Installation:
- Mast foundation: 8-10/day
- Mast erection: 12-15/day
- Wire running: 250-300m/day
- Registration: 200-250m/day
Buildings and Facilities:
- Maintenance Sheds:
- Foundation: 4-6 weeks
- Structure: 8-10 weeks
- Fit-out: 12-14 weeks
- Staff Facilities:
- Foundation: 3-4 weeks
- Structure: 6-8 weeks
- Fit-out: 8-10 weeks
Signaling Installation:
- Equipment Rooms:
- Construction: 12-16 weeks
- Equipment install: 8-10 weeks
- Testing: 6-8 weeks
- Field Equipment:
- Cable routes: 200-250m/day
- Signal installation: 2-3/day
- Points machines: 1-2/day
Project Phases:
Site Preparation:
- Clearing: 5,000-7,000m²/week
- Bulk earthworks: 2,000-3,000m³/day
- Drainage: 50-70m/day
- Services: 80-100m/day
Track Infrastructure:
- Formation: 250-300m/day
- Track slab/ballast: 200-250m/day
- Rail installation: 150-200m/day
- Welding/stressing: 100-150m/day
Systems Installation:
- Power supply: 150-200m/day
- Signaling: 100-150m/day
- Communications: 200-250m/day
- Security systems: 300-400m/day
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Note 1: Production rates are indicative only.
Note 2: Rates vary based on:
- Site conditions
- Access constraints
- Interface requirements
- Resource availability
- Weather impacts
- Staging requirements
Note 3: Duration calculation formula:
D = (BQ × CF × IF) + TC, where:
- D = Total duration
- BQ = Base quantity duration
- CF = Complexity factor (1.0-1.8)
- IF = Interface factor (1.0-1.5)
- TC = Testing/commissioning constant
Influencing Factors:
- Ground conditions
- Environmental constraints
- Operational interfaces
- Utility conflicts
- Material supply
- Labor availability
- Weather impacts
- Approval processes
- Testing requirements
- Integration with existing systems
Other production rates – Indicative only
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