The ARTC rail corridor between Kalgoorlie and Rawlinna in Western Australia remains closed due to significant flooding.
Prolonged and intense rain in the area is impacting the ARTC’s ability to access all locations of the rail line and commence recovery efforts.
While the crews have observed water levels subsiding in some locations, there are still a number of sites significantly impacted with water over the track.
Recovery efforts and repairs are underway at multiple sections of the track where water has receded however many areas remain impacted by floodwaters.
The best-case scenario would allow the ARTC to reopen the line on Sunday 24 March however this is heavily reliant on weather conditions improving and water levels dropping. This timeline will be reassessed in the coming days.
The current weather outlook over the next 24 hours is for more rain in Kalgoorlie with possible isolated thunderstorms from Tuesday.
This will be reassessed as flood levels drop and as essential repairs are undertaken to damaged track and ballast, when it is safe for the crews to access.
ARTC continues to work with its customers and West Australian authorities as this disruption continues.
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