Greener concrete reinforcement for improved concrete sleeper applications

Nowadays, Australia's population is over 25 million having increased by almost five times over the last century. As such, huge planning and investment are being made in the infrastructure to further overcome congestion and capacity issues. Accordingly, the railway connectivity will be an important factor towards the integration of regional and metropolitan economies for their mutual benefit. By 2075, the population is forecast to double putting huge constraints on the railway network which will be required to keep pace with such growing demand. For instance, by 2026 there is already a forecast growth of 19% and 26% in the passenger and freight operations respectively. Therefore, increasingly railway operational conditions characterise faster average speeds and frequency of services requiring the Australian railway infrastructure to be properly maintained towards ensuring the safety, reliability and efficiency in connecting regions and cities.