Coaches to replace buses for three days

Together with construction partners McConnell Dowell and John Holland, Inland Rail will conduct an extensive program of rail and construction work from Wallan to Wangaratta.

The Inland Rail track possession works include:

The Australian Rail Track Corporation will also conduct essential track maintenance and improvement activities along the length of the line including rail replacement, track reconditioning works, and vegetation management.

Coaches will replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross and Albury during the works period and passengers are advised to check the V/Line website for more information. Trains on the Seymour and Shepparton lines will continue running during these works.

“Wangaratta will be the focus of the track possession with the new Green St bridge structure lifted into place and work continuing at the railway station,” Inland Rail’s Ed Walker said.

“Site investigations will also take place at sites due for construction next year, including Benalla, Broadford, and the Hume Freeway at Tallarook and Seymour.

“We apologise for the disruptions and thank local communities for their patience and understanding as we carry out the work on this major nation building project.”