TasRail

Tasmania's trusted provider of safe and dependable rail logistics solutions. TasRail employs more than 250 men and women located across the state.

Please be aware that comments to this page may be turned off when the TasRail admin is unavailable. TasRail is a state-owned company, established in 2009 under the Rail Company Act 2009 as a vertically integrated rail business incorporating the Above Rail and Below Rail business divisions. The below rail business owns manages and operates the rail track and associated infrastructure which includes

632 kilometres of operational network, 232 kilometres of non-operational track, more than 1.3 million sleepers, 353 bridges, more than 500 level crossings, 3 tunnels, 4 major rail terminals and the rail formation and embankments. The above rail business owns, manages and maintains all of the rolling stock fleet and the shiploading facility. It operates all rail freight services, bulk handling facilities and manages network access. The company has depots at East Tamar (head office), Conara, Devonport, Burnie and Hobart.

06/06/2026

A frosty 2-degree morning this week was a timely reminder that not everyone has a warm home to wake up in.

On 18 June, our CEO Steven Dietrich will be joining 42 other Tasmanian community leaders for the 2026 CEO Sleepout, spending a night outdoors to help raise awareness of homelessness and support the organisations helping people who are doing it tough.

Many Australians facing homelessness never expected to find themselves in that situation. Some are sleeping in cars, some are couch surfing, and others are living in accommodation that is unsafe or unsuitable. Organisations like Vinnies work every day to provide practical support, emergency assistance and pathways to more stable housing.

There is still time to contribute if you'd like to support the cause. You can scan the QR code below or visit https://bit.ly/CEOSO26

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps support people doing it tough in our community.

03/06/2026

TasRail is rolling out new safety technology at level crossing sites across Tasmania to improve driver awareness and reduce risk. For further information visit https://bit.ly/RLCUF and download the flyer.

19/05/2026

Tomorrow (20 May) is Wear Orange Wednesday (WoW Day) 🧡

So in honour of National Volunteers Week and our incredible SES volunteers, we thought we’d give one of our hardest-working machines an orange makeover too.

Much like the SES, TasRail’s tamper turns up when conditions matter most. While SES volunteers are out protecting communities during storms, floods and emergencies, our tamper is out protecting Tasmania’s rail network — lifting, lining and packing track to keep freight moving safely across the state.

Both are pretty handy to have around when critical infrastructure needs attention. And both do some of their best work behind the scenes, often before most people notice there was ever a problem.

A huge thank you to all SES volunteers across Tasmania for the time, commitment and care you give to local communities. We’ll happily wear orange alongside you tomorrow. 🧡

Tasmania SES

11/05/2026

Thank you to Senator Josh Dolega for giving us the opportunity to show him around our new Shiploader, ore reclaim system and associated gallery infrastructure at the Port of Burnie.

While this $82 million project was made possible through funding from the Australian Government, we’ll proudly tell anyone who asks that was made in Tasmania in support of the Tasmanian mining industry – locally owned businesses undertook most of the design, fabrication, and construction, generating over 140 local jobs.

We’re now firmly focused on the next stage of the project - expansion of the Bulk Minerals Export Facility (BMEF). This project will increase the storage capacity of the BMEF by approximately 15 per cent. Preliminary works for the project have commenced, with a forecast delivery date in the later part of the 2027-28 financial year. an expanded BMEF will enable future growth in the State’s valuable mining sector.

04/05/2026

ATTENTION ROAD USERS: These essential infrastructure works will occur this SATURDAY/SUNDAY

Northern Midlands Council Launceston Airport

30/04/2026

Tassie does this time of year well, doesn’t she?
We love the light and the autumn colours in this pic of 2052.

It’s also a good time to give you an update on TasRail's Locomotive Life Extension Project (LLEP).
2052 is one of three 2050 class locomotives now completed under the program, with five legacy locomotives still to go. The next locomotive (2006) is on track to come out of the workshop later this year.

What makes this project something we’re particularly proud of?
From skilled trades in our workshops to a wide network of local suppliers supporting everything from small components to complex fabrication, this is a genuinely Tasmanian effort. Along the way, we’ve also been able to grow our workforce and build capability - with our teams gaining valuable experience in completely stripping, rebuilding and re-qualifying locomotive components for the future.

And, in a time where cost of living pressures are front of mind, there’s something powerful about extending the life of existing assets. Rebuilding locomotives is not just practical - it’s sustainable, helping us get more out of what we already have while keeping freight moving efficiently across the state, with the added benefit of buying our business time to properly assess other technologies.

You’ll already see these locomotives hard at work delivering improved reliability and availability for our customers.
A great example of Tasmanian know-how, keeping Tasmania moving.

Amazing Tasmania Rail Express Railway Digest Discover Tasmania

📷 Stephen Kettle

24/04/2026

TasRail honours the resilience, sacrifice and contribution of all Australian military personnel - those who have served, those who still serve, and those who didn't make it home.

We also acknowledge the service of our own past and present military personnel, including reservists, who are part of our workforce.

22/04/2026

Today we’re joining rail organisations across the country for Rail R U OK? Day 💛

It’s a reminder that looking after our mental health is just as important as physical safety - and that a simple check-in can make a real difference.

With the extra pressures many are feeling right now, including rising fuel prices and the cost of living, it’s more important than ever to look out for one another.

So today - and every day - take a moment to ask someone, “Are you OK?”

Because small conversations can change lives.

Tracksafe

14/04/2026

We’re just going to leave this here.

This is one of several near-miss trespass incidents captured by our locomotive cameras over the past couple of weeks.

Our drivers are still reporting what can only be politely described as 'risky' behaviour from members of the public - more often than not involving pushies or e-bikes.

We understand fuel prices are biting, and anything that gets people moving is a positive … but we can guarantee there’s something that hits a lot harder than rising costs.

Please don’t put yourself, our drivers, or emergency services in harm’s way.

Safety first.
Obey the road rules.
Stay out of the rail corridor.
And remember - trains are quieter and faster than you think.

10/02/2026

We were pleased to support the long-term community-led initiative to restore columns to the historic Longford rail bridge, working behind the scenes with the bridge committee, the Northern Midlands Council, and Penguin Composites for more than four years to ensure that the replica columns were fit-for-purpose. https://bit.ly/45YBqYa for more.

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11 Techno Park Drive
Kings Meadows, TAS
7249

Website

http://www.tasrail.com.au/

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