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River sections ; and the recently completed Sydney Inner West Light Rail extension , which doubled the size of Sydney ’ s light rail system by adding nine new rail stops between Lilyfield and Dulwich Hill . “ A key thing to note is that they have been completed significantly ahead of schedule ,” says Stewart , explaining that the company utilizes an array of efficiency techniques , including modulization and prefabrication offsite , to meet these goals . For its Springvale Road Rail Alliance project , for instance , John Holland Rail engineers were able to condense a projected nine months of weekend work down to a finished project in 20 days back-to-back while still maintaining the needed quality of work . As with any industry that can potentially cause disruptions and disturbances in the lives and schedules of everyday citizens , John Holland Rail recognizes the importance of meeting and exceeding schedule projections . “ When you ’ re causing these disruptions to local communities , the quicker you can get out of there and let them get back on with it , the better it is . I think we ’ re well recognized for achieving that that among all the communities in which we ’ ve worked .”
Focusing on People Railway construction may be John Holland Rail ’ s business , but the factor that drives that business is the people behind it . “ Our tagline is ‘ Powered by People ’ – I think that is really the sentiment of our values ,” says Stewart . “ Innovation and care are two of our core values , and we are really connected to enhancing the wellbeing of all our people .” The best way to protect your employees is by offering them a safe work site , and John Holland Rail is committed to safety . “ We have an unwavering commitment to safety – safety is at the heart of what we do ,” says Stewart , noting that the business has developed powerful strategies to meet mandated global safety requirements . “ All of our projects must ensure that they are meeting those requirements as absolute minimum standards . Our people are very clear about our expectations in relation to safety , and that is strongly supported by leading indicators .” It is through these strategies that John Holland Rail has reached such achievements as a
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