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Gallery | Behind the scenes of the Shepparton line upgrade

By Shepparton News

Nov 14, 2023

Progressing: Sections of rail being welded together in Toolamba near Wren St where new track and signal are being installed. Photo by Supplied

More than 300 people have contributed to the ongoing major upgrades along the Shepparton train line.

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The current works blitz encompasses a 26-kilometre section of track between Mangalore and Murchison East.

New and improved: Stockpiled ballast in Nagambie near the Goulburn St level crossing, ready to top up the track after the ageing wooden sleepers have been replaced with new concrete sleepers. Photo by Supplied

The project includes the installation of new track and signals in Toolamba, forming an integral part of Stage 3 of the Shepparton line upgrade, with anticipated completion by Friday, November 24.

Integrating modern and accessible VLocity trains has facilitated additional services, upgraded stations, and a more comfortable travel experience.

Upgrading: Track reconstruction work alongside the upgraded Nagambie station platform, extended as part of the project to enable Vlocity trains to run to and from Shepparton for the first time in late 2022. Photo by Supplied

An essential safety enhancement is notable in Mangalore, where the addition of boom gates, lights, and bells at the level crossing between Seymour-Avenel Rd and Magpie Lane has significantly improved safety conditions.

Railway revamp: Rolling of the track subgrade layer, which supports rails, sleepers and ballast, at Nagambie Railway Station. Photo by Supplied

Furthermore, advancements in train detection technology at this crossing and another in Donnybrook, located at Donnybrook Rd, have been meticulously completed, tested, and are now in operation.

A total of 56 level crossings on the Shepparton Line have undergone upgrades.

Only three crossings still need to be upgraded.