Global constructor FCC and Australian rail specialist Martinus have announced the formation of the AlignWide Alliance – a dedicated partnership designed to deliver complex brownfield rail programs safely, reliably and with minimal disruption, while shaping the next generation of integrated rail infrastructure across Australia.
In a context where the sector is facing collaborative contractual models and a clear commitment to sustainability and efficiency, AlignWide offers a new path for the future, prioritising collaboration, capacity building and long-term value over short-term profits.
As the infrastructure sector moves towards more integrated, outcomes-focused delivery, AlignWide represents a new model for major rail programs – one built on trust, shared capability and smarter planning to reduce disruption and strengthen local delivery ecosystems.
AlignWide brings together FCC’s global metro experience – including Toronto’s Ontario Line, Lima Metro, Oporto Metro, Doha Metro, Riyadh Metro and Madrid Metro – with Martinus’ local expertise across Inland Rail, City Rail Link and Sydney Metro.
The alliance combines international best practice with deep Australian experience to deliver brownfield programs that are efficient, sustainable and system-minded.
Through AlignWide, FCC and Martinus are challenging traditional delivery models – applying a manufacturing mindset and digital delivery tools to improve predictability, safety, and whole-of-life performance
A long-term investment in Australia’s rail capability
AlignWide is more than a delivery partnership. Since signing an exclusive agreement in 2023, FCC and Martinus have been building a platform for sustained capability – preparing for a pipeline of complex brownfield programs that demand both scale and sensitivity.
A key part of this investment is a dedicated Railway Innovation, Safety and Training Hub in Melbourne, an investment in the latest technology and processes that will create jobs, apprenticeships and supply-chain opportunities while increasing safety, reducing cost and delay risks across future programs.
“AlignWide is built on global experience and local delivery strength,” said Matthew Dinnison, Managing Director, FCC Construction Australia.
“Together, we have the governance, technical capability and cultural alignment to deliver complex rail programs with confidence and care.”
“Brownfield delivery demands absolute alignment – of people, systems and purpose,” said Treaven Martinus, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Martinus.
“Through AlignWide, we’re combining global insight with local understanding to deliver safely, consistently and with a focus on meaningful innovation – the kind that brings a manufacturing mindset that allows us to plan, build and deliver with consistency across every interface.
“Ultimately, it’s about creating a delivery culture that everyone – from client to community – can have confidence in.”
About AlignWide Alliance
The AlignWide Alliance brings together FCC Construction Australia, Martinus Group, and design partners BGE and Arcadis.
It is a rail-dedicated alliance with a proven record of delivery on some of the most complex programs worldwide, underpinned by a culture of rail expertise and reliability.
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