Intermodal hub progresses full steam ahead

By Ella Smith
December 19 2014 - 5:45pm
FINAL PLAN: A 3-D model of the proposed RiFL Hub site, with key stage one features such as the intermodal terminal, grain and oil seed facility, hardstand, 1800m train capacity and container park.
FINAL PLAN: A 3-D model of the proposed RiFL Hub site, with key stage one features such as the intermodal terminal, grain and oil seed facility, hardstand, 1800m train capacity and container park.


A PROJECT that will improve transport efficiency and cut logistics costs across the region is progressing full steam ahead.
The Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) hub is on track for construction to start late next year.
It's expected the development of RiFL will allow greater capacity and efficiency in freight services so products reach their destination on time and under budget.
The open access, bi-modal and logistics hub will have the capacity to receive, store, process and distribute the region's agribusiness products to both domestic and international markets.
Its location on the Sydney to Melbourne interstate rail line and national highway network will allow for road and rail transport integration to provide a seamless transport solution.
The hub will be the only intermodal terminal on the north-south corridor that has the capacity of loading and unloading 1.8km trains, with an eventual estimation of supporting up to 40,000 20-foot containers per year.
Wagga City Council's director commercial and economic development Dr Peter Adams praised support state and federal government support, working closely alongside member for Wagga Daryl Maguire and Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay to deliver the project that's expected to see a 30 per cent cut to logistics.

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