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Permits

Rail access roads

Rio Tinto’s rail access roads are privately-owned and run parallel to the train network throughout the Pilbara, providing maintenance access to the railway. Rio Tinto allow the public to drive on the rail access roads as long as you hold a valid permit. This includes rail access roads on PKKP country.

General public

30 day general public permits can be obtained by visiting your closest north west visitor centre or completing a short online training module.

Rio Tinto employees

If you are a permanent Rio Tinto employee you can access the training through your training profile or by contacting the Rail training team.

Company permits

Companies working in the Pilbara can travel on the rail access roads if the vehicle driver carries a copy of a company permit, they have a completed the online training, and the vehicle is registered and roadworthy. The permit does not cover sub-contractors unless specific arrangements have been made. Company permits are valid for 12 months.

Infringements will be issued for any persons who breach the safety requirements of the rail access roads. An initial breach will result in a formal notification and any subsequent breach may result in access being denied and your permit withdrawn.

For current road conditions contact our recorded information service

(08) 9143 6464

Complete rail access road permit training

Rail access road map Cape Lambert to Pannawonica

Rail access road map Dampier to Tom Price

Rail access roads and crossings map

Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s rail network is the largest privately-owned and operated rail system in Australia. It currently services 16 mines via mainline systems of more than 1,700 kilometres.

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Locomotives

200 locos and 11500 wagons, enabling 54 full train consists.

Train configuration
  • Robe Valley – 3 locomotives hauling 167 ore cars
  • Pooled Fleet – 3 locomotives hauling 236 ore cars

Useful Links

Rio Tinto Access Road
Rio Tinto Access Pass
Rail Access
Rail Access Roads Pilbara