- Major maintenance will close the Hunter Valley rail corridor for up to 72 hours
- Works are part of a planned program to maintain high safety & resilience standards
- Passengers are advised to plan their journeys with closures from 6:30am Monday 30 March to 6:30am Thursday 2 April
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) will carry out essential maintenance and improvement works across the Hunter Valley network next week to maintain safety and reliability.
The works will take place between:
- Warabrook / Kooragang to Muswellbrook from 6:30am on Monday 30 March to 6:30am on Wednesday 1 April
- Muswellbrook to Ulan and Muswellbrook to Turrawan from 6:30am on Monday 30 March to 6:30am on Thursday 2 April
The shutdown is part of ARTC's annual maintenance program and is a significant investment in the network.
Crews will focus on critical maintenance and defect removal including track geometry repairs, track component replacements, and other scheduled maintenance.
Additional activities will include culvert replacement; rerailing; drainage; level crossing repairs; bridge repairs and track reconditioning.
ARTC crews will minimise the impact of the work wherever possible, including positioning light towers to shine away from residences, watering down work areas and limiting the number of machines operating at any one time.
Coaches will replace NSW TrainLink services during the trackwork period and customers are encouraged to visit transportnsw.info or call 13 22 32 for assistance in planning their journey.
Information on road closures or diversions and alternative routes can be found at livetraffic.com.
ARTC is reminding motorists and pedestrians to remain vigilant for altered traffic conditions near the rail corridor, pay attention to signage and to obey all road rules at level crossings, with rail machinery active on rail lines.
Up to date information regarding any changes to these works can be found on the ARTC Trackwork website
