Rail freight

The mode share of rail freight within the national freight task is expected to continue to grow over the period to 2031. This is mostly due to increased haulage of minerals for export.

Demand for national rail infrastructure is projected to grow, especially in WA, Queensland and NSW. WA accounts for some 50 per cent of national rail freight value-add, due to mining in

National freight task, 1972-2012 (billion tonne kilometres)

the Pilbara. The Audit projects that the value-add from rail freight services will grow to $9.5 billion in 2031, an increase of 75 per cent.