Pacific National

Overview

Pacific National is Australia’s largest private rail freight operator, established in 2002 and headquartered in North Sydney. The company operates more than 600 locomotives and 13,000+ wagons, providing bulk freight and intermodal container services across all mainland Australian states — Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.

In 2025, Pacific National invested $350 million in 50 new 94 Class locomotives, the most technologically advanced and fuel-efficient diesel locomotives in Australia, designed and built at Broadmeadow, NSW by UGL/Wabtec. The company provides comprehensive rail freight services for coal, grain, steel, ore, and intermodal containers.

Key Capabilities

Massive Rail Fleet

600+ locomotives and 13,000+ wagons providing extensive capacity for bulk and intermodal freight across Australia’s rail network.

Bulk Commodity Transport

Rail haulage for coal, grain, steel, ore, and other bulk commodities with integrated supply chain solutions from mine or farm to port or processor.

Intermodal Container Services

Domestic and import-export intermodal container services connecting major Australian cities and ports via rail.

Next-Generation Technology

$350M investment in 50 new 94 Class locomotives — Australia’s most advanced and fuel-efficient diesel locomotives — enhancing fleet capability and sustainability.

Best Suited For

Pacific National is well-suited for:

• Coal and mineral producers requiring large-scale mine-to-port rail haulage
• Grain growers and agricultural exporters needing bulk rail transport
• Intermodal shippers requiring container services between major cities and ports
• Enterprise customers seeking Australia’s largest private rail freight operator

Integration Notes

Pacific National offers a next-generation booking platform for rail freight services. Contact directly for bulk freight, intermodal, and enterprise rail logistics requirements.