Past review
13/01/2014
Aurizon Network has sought to amend the arrangements in its approved 2010 access undertaking that apply to the pricing of electric traction services, particularly in the Blackwater system.
It has done this via submission to the QCA for approval of two separate draft amending access undertakings (DAAUs).
2013 Blackwater Electric Traction Pricing DAAU
On 13 January 2014, Aurizon Network withdrew its 2013 DAAU. The QCA’s consideration of the DAAU thus concluded on that date.
On 22 November 2013, the QCA made a draft decision not to approve the 2013 DAAU.
On 23 January 2013, the QCA held a workshop to discuss the issues raised in Aurizon Network’s 2011 electric traction pricing DAAU.
On 24 April 2013, Aurizon Network submitted a new (Blackwater) electric traction pricing draft amending access undertaking (the 2013 DAAU) to the QCA for approval. In it, Aurizon Network proposed adding a new Schedule K to its approved 2010 access undertaking to:
- replace the current average cost AT5 tariff with a fixed AT5 over eight years
- defer revenue by recovering its aggregate approved Blackwater electrification investment costs over the next two regulatory periods (i.e. 2013-14 to 2020-21)
- introduce an infrastructure under-utilisation payment to recover any difference between the total approved costs of electrific infrastructure and the revenue raised from the fixed path AT5 access charge.
Report and papers
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15 August 2013 | Submission | Asciano | pdf, 186.57 Kb |
15 August 2013 | Submission | Aurizon Holdings | pdf, 1.48 Mb |
15 August 2013 | Submission | Aurizon Network | pdf, 282.57 Kb |
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14 June 2013 | Submission | Anglo American | pdf, 101.35 Kb |
14 June 2013 | Submission | Asciano | pdf, 214.57 Kb |
14 June 2013 | Submission | Aurizon Holdings | pdf, 8.35 Mb |
14 June 2013 | Submission | BHP Biliton Mitsubishi Alliance – BHP Mitsui Coal | pdf, 3.97 Mb |
14 June 2013 | Submission | Glencore Xstrata | pdf, 102.19 Kb |
14 June 2013 | Submission | Rio Tinto | pdf, 119.40 Kb |
14 June 2013 | Submission | Springsure Creek Coal | pdf, 1.39 Mb |
14 June 2013 | Submission | Stanwell | pdf, 104.21 Kb |
14 June 2013 | Submission | UGL Rail | pdf, 112.47 Kb |
14 June 2013 | Submission | Vale Australia | pdf, 821.55 Kb |
14 June 2013 | Submission | Wesfarmers Curragh | pdf, 669.24 Kb |
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15 November 2013 | Draft report | Draft Decision on Blackwater Electric Traction DAAU | pdf, 589.92 Kb |
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15 July 2013 | Consultant report | Blackwater System Coal Railings Forecast | pdf, 468.09 Kb |
15 August 2013 | Submission | Letter re – response to stakeholder submissions | pdf, 127.21 Kb |
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13 January 2014 | Submission | Aurizon Network – Withdrawal letter | pdf, 349.97 Kb |
18 April 2013 | Consultant report | Aurizon Network – submission in support of the DAAU | pdf, 487.60 Kb |
15 April 2013 | Submission | Aurizon Network – Proposed Schedule K | pdf, 10.99 Kb |
24 April 2013 | Submission | Aurizon Network – Cover Letter | pdf, 221.89 Kb |
15 November 2013 | Notice | Notice of Time Periods | pdf, 128.49 Kb |
15 April 2013 | Notice | Notice of Investigation | pdf, 592.10 Kb |
2011 Electric Traction DAAU
On 16 December 2011, Aurizon Network submitted its electric traction pricing draft amending access undertaking (the 2011 DAAU) to the QCA for approval. In it, Aurizon Network proposed to amend the pricing arrangements for electric traction services in its approved 2010 access undertaking, in particular to:
- introduce a single network AT5 charge, combining the total costs and total forecast demand of the Blackwater and Goonyella electric networks
- introduce a requirement that operators pay AT5 for at least 90% of train services that could feasibly be operated with electric trains, including services actually operated with diesel trains
- limit the AT5 tariff adjustments in a single year to no more than 5% per annum to recoup any substantial under-recoveries of the AT5 revenue cap.
On 27 July 2012, the QCA made a draft decision not to approve the 2011 DAAU.
On 22 January 2013, Aurizon Network withdrew the 2011 DAAU. The QCA’s consideration of the DAAU thus concluded on that date. Copies of the QCA’s draft decision, Aurizon Network’s proposal, and submissions received, can be downloaded below.
Report and papers
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15 January 2013 | Other documents | Minutes of Workshop discussion | pdf, 116.27 Kb |
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15 January 2013 | Other documents | R-QCA-Discuss-ETS-ElecInfTarWorkshop | pdf, 116.27 Kb |
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14 September 2012 | Submission | Arup | pdf, 5.27 Mb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Asciano | pdf, 136.87 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Aurecon | pdf, 964.29 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance/BHP Mitsui Coal | pdf, 1008.32 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Bombardier Transportation | pdf, 1.86 Mb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | China Railway Materials | pdf, 1.19 Mb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | CSR Times Electric Australia | pdf, 288.10 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | DBCT Management | pdf, 94.16 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Downer EDI Rail | pdf, 162.74 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Emission Capital Management | pdf, 362.82 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Infigen Energy | pdf, 129.71 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Jellinbah | pdf, 3.28 Mb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Lend Lease | pdf, 274.94 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | North Queensland Bulk Ports | pdf, 738.57 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | QR National | pdf, 4.35 Mb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | QR Network | pdf, 12.03 Mb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Queensland Resources Council | pdf, 120.91 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Rio Tinto | pdf, 18.96 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Siemens | pdf, 150.44 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Springsure Creek Coal | pdf, 71.27 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Stanwell | pdf, 107.44 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Toshiba | pdf, 12.56 Mb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Union Fenosa Wind Australia | pdf, 1.89 Mb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Vale Australia | pdf, 950.91 Kb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | Washpool Coal | pdf, 54.80 Kb |
15 October 2012 | Submission | Wesfarmers Curragh | pdf, 523.50 Kb |
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16 November 2012 | Submission | Asciano | pdf, 960.12 Kb |
14 December 2012 | Submission | Aurizon Network Addendum | pdf, 176.60 Kb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | Downer Rail and Electro Motive Diesel (joint submission) | pdf, 588.42 Kb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | Freightliner Australia | pdf, 464.39 Kb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | General Electric | pdf, 1.14 Mb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | QR Network | pdf, 7.92 Mb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | Queensland Resources Council | pdf, 107.08 Kb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | Anglo American | pdf, 1.47 Mb |
10 November 2012 | Submission | Rio Tinto | pdf, 315.38 Kb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | QR National | pdf, 761.96 Kb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | Siemens | pdf, 649.26 Kb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | Stanwell | pdf, 482.14 Kb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | UGL Rail | pdf, 89.35 Kb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | Vale Australia | pdf, 782.54 Kb |
16 November 2012 | Submission | Xstrata Coal | pdf, 1.55 Mb |
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14 September 2012 | Submission | Indian Feasibility Study on the Development of Dedicated Freight Corridors | pdf, 2.37 Mb |
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14 September 2007 | Submission | Bombardier Transportation, Electric locomotives for freight corridors, January 2007 | pdf, 198.54 Kb |
14 May 2012 | Submission | Bombardier, New Electric locomotives for the UK: The 20th Annual Rail Freight Group Conference, 29th May 2012 | pdf, 5.38 Mb |
14 September 2012 | Submission | China CNR, Datong Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd | pdf, 4.69 Mb |
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10 April 2012 | Submission | Anglo Coal | pdf, 25.65 Kb |
10 April 2012 | Submission | Asciano | pdf, 977.72 Kb |
16 April 2012 | Submission | BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance/BHP Mitsui Coal | pdf, 1.44 Mb |
16 March 2012 | Submission | Downer EDI Rail | pdf, 146.16 Kb |
16 March 2012 | Submission | Peabody Energy | pdf, 3.04 Mb |
16 April 2012 | Submission | QR National | pdf, 1.94 Mb |
16 April 2012 | Submission | Rio Tinto | pdf, 866.49 Kb |
10 March 2012 | Submission | Vale Australia | pdf, 1.04 Mb |
16 April 2012 | Submission | Washpool Coal and Springsure Creek Coal (joint submission) | pdf, 91.11 Kb |
16 March 2012 | Submission | Wesfarmers Curragh | pdf, 1.12 Mb |
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10 December 2011 | Submission | QR Network – Letter re: submission of DAAU | pdf, 549.90 Kb |
14 January 2013 | Notice | Notice of Time Periods | pdf, 55.62 Kb |
14 January 2013 | Submission | Aurizon Network – 22 January 2013 Letter Withdrawing its Electric Traction Services DAAU | pdf, 280.49 Kb |
16 December 2011 | Submission | QR Network – submission in support of the DAAU (Explanatory Notes) | pdf, 908.32 Kb |
16 December 2011 | Submission | QR Network DAAU | pdf, 1.35 Mb |
16 December 2011 | Notice | Notice of Investigation | pdf, 116.19 Kb |
15 October 2012 | Notice | Issues for further comments | pdf, 196.56 Kb |