The Australian Rail Track Corporation is carrying out more than 40 individual maintenance projects on the line between Sydney and Albury.
The works are taking place from 18 to 22 August and will include ballast cleaning, rail corridor tidy-up works, improvements to rail structures and signalling maintenance.
“This shutdown will see the staff on the ground working around the clock to get the job done quickly and safely in the window where fewer or no trains will be running,” Brian Green, general manager asset management for ARTC’s Interstate Network, said.
“We’d like to thank the community for their patience with us while this important work is delivered and we would also like to ask motorists to take extra care and be cautious of trucks entering and exiting work sites.”
Certain passenger services, such as the XPT and Southern Highlands are to be replaced by coaches over the weekend.
Passengers are encouraged to visit www.nswtrainlink.info for information on services.
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