Inland Rail is making progress, with ten of the twelve enhancement sites on the Beveridge to Albury (B2A) section now able to accommodate double-stacked freight trains.
These include the completed B2A Tranche 1 locations – Barnawartha North, Wangaratta, Glenrowan, Seymour-Avenel Road – and current Tranch 2 projects at Wandong, Hamilton Street and Short Street in Broadford, Seymour (under the Hume Freeway), Euroa and Benalla.
By the end of this year, Broadford’s Marchbanks Road bridge and the Tallarook site under the Hume Freeway will also be ready for double-stacked trains.
Inland Rail highlighted that the B2A Tranche 2 project has spent $181 million with 376 local suppliers, who have provided a range of products and services including plant and equipment, haulage services, traffic management, environmental services, and accommodation.
An Inland Rail spokesperson said: “There’s still more work to do on the B2A project but having ten out of twelve work sites ready for double-stacked operation is a great achievement.
“Local people, with local expertise, are important to help deliver the project and we’re committed to boosting their skills base and the capability of regional suppliers through delivery of this project.
“The Victorian project is on track to be completed in 2027, and we thank all of our local communities for their patience and understanding while these important works are carried out.”
