26 Sep 2025
Celebrating Safety Excellence
Pilbara Rail Maintenance’s (PRM) Safety Innovation Program is a great example of how the rail industry is embedding innovation to remove risks at the source and make rail operations safer and more efficient.
PRM’s Safety Innovation Program stood out for its focus on eliminating risks at the source, rather than relying on administrative controls or PPE. Highlights of the program include:
- A GPS-guided smart track laying system, removing the need for ground personnel in danger zones.
- A bespoke vacuum lifting system capable of remotely placing components up to 12 tonnes.
- Purpose-built attachments that further reduce manual handling and exposure to hazardous areas.
In addition, PRM introduced real-time driver safety monitoring across nearly four million kilometres of annual travel, helping to identify fatigue and distraction and improve compliance through targeted coaching.
Congratulations to PRM on this well-deserved recognition for making rail operations safer and more efficient.
For the full list of winners, please visit Rail Industry Awards 2025 webpage.