Storage for Rail Maintenance
- daniellaNZTS
- Mar 7
- 2 min read
Metro Trains Project: High-Capacity Storage for Rail Maintenance & Equipment
As part of Melbourne’s High Capacity Metro Trains (HCMT) project, Downer was tasked with building 65 new high-capacity metro trains. To support this initiative, NZTS' sister company ATS, provided a temporary storage facility that was strategically installed directly onto the train tracks, ensuring immediate access to equipment and seamless shelter for ongoing mechanical transport maintenance.
Storage for Rail Maintenance Project Overview
Location: HCMT Project Site, Melbourne
Structure Dimensions: 25.00m x 15.00m x 6.20m
Installation Surface: Directly over train tracks
Primary Use: Equipment storage and mechanical transport maintenance shelter
Key Features & Customisations
Thermo Roof Sheets (x3) with Gable Uprights – Provides enhanced insulation and temperature regulation, ensuring comfortable working conditions for ongoing maintenance.
14 Bays of Steel Sheet Walls (5.00m per bay) with Cable Trays – Strong, durable walling to protect valuable machinery and tools while integrating structured cabling for electrical and data needs.
Insulated Electric Roller Doors (x2) – Ensures easy access for large equipment and transport vehicles, while maintaining thermal efficiency and security.
Personnel Access Door (x1) – Allows for safe and efficient worker movement in and out of the facility.
Integrated Lighting System – Provides optimal visibility for technicians working on transport maintenance, day or night.
Project Success
This lightweight industrial structure was installed directly onto the train tracks, showcasing the adaptability of modular industrial buildings for specialised transport infrastructure projects. The customised storage facility provided Downer with a secure, well-lit, and climate-controlled workspace, allowing for efficient rail maintenance and streamlined project operations.
By leveraging NZTS’s light industrial buildings, your project can benefit from fast deployment, high durability, and scalable solutions, ensuring long-term operational efficiency for an expanding metro network.