Track Upgrades Between Epsom and Goornong 1

Track upgrades between Epsom and Goornong

1 September to 31 October 2021

Track upgrades are underway to increase the maximum train speed on the Echuca Line as part of the Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade.

Thanks for your patience while this important work is underway.

What we are doing These works will take place from 7am - 5pm, seven days a week. There will also be short, ad-hoc periods Between 1 September and 31 October, we will be of overnight track works within the rail corridor for upgrading the rail line between Epsom Station up to two nights per location. and the new Goornong Station to increase the We will notify nearby residents ahead of any speed of trains between Epsom and Goornong. disruptive out-of-hours works taking place. Works will include: - installing new sleepers and ballast What to be aware of - works to improve track condition and structure Crews will be working in different locations along the - track works including tamping, de-stressing rail corridor for intermittent periods lasting from one and welding day to up to four weeks per location. - rail bridge upgrades - mud-hole removal works These works are expected to be low impact, however - drainage improvements. you may notice an increase in noise, dust and heavy machinery movements within the rail corridor.

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Sherwood Road and Mulcairs Lane closed Level crossing

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How we are minimising impacts There may be times where traffic will need to wait up to ten minutes while large vehicles are safely steered We’ll minimise these impacts by: into the construction area. - undertaking the noisiest works during Traffic management and signage will be in place to day-time hours safely direct vehicles and residents. - covering trucks moving spoil to minimise dust impacts Health and safety - turning off equipment when not in use. The Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade has been Plan your journey designated a critical state infrastructure project under the latest restrictions. Work is continuing safely with Coaches will replace trains between Bendigo and strict COVIDSafe plans in place and we’ll continue to Echuca from Wednesday 1 September until Sunday 31 comply with all directions from the Chief Health Officer. October while we carry out work along the line. Trains will continue between Bendigo and Epsom for local We are managing the number of staff attending passengers. our worksites, as well as implementing preventative measures to ensure community safety. For more information about V/Line coach replacement services, please contact the Public Transport Victoria Safety measures across the site include temperature call centre: 1800 800 007 (6am to midnight daily, all screening, additional protective equipment including night Friday and Saturday) or visit vline.com.au masks, daily health screening of workers, enhanced cleaning, staggered shifts and break times, and physical Traffic impacts distancing. For more information about coronavirus (COVID-19) Bagshot visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au. Between 12 September and 16 October 2021, the Wakeman Road level crossing in Bagshot will be Keep informed temporarily closed to assist in building the new Huntly Coronavirus restrictions are changing the way we Station. Detours will be in place. communicate our project works and disruptions. Please plan your journey ahead of time to avoid delays Please sign up to our email updates via the Regional and allow extra travel time. Rail Revival website (regionalrailrevival.vic.gov.au/ Goornong bendigoechuca) so we can continue to keep you informed about works in your area or call 1800 105 Between 6 September and 24 September 2021, 105 (24 hours a day, seven days a week) for more the intersection on the corner of Mulcairs Lane and information. Wellsford Station Road in Goornong will be closed to support track works in the area. Detours will be in place at the intersection and the speed limit on Midland Highway near Mulcairs Lane will be temporarily reduced to 60km/h when works are taking place during this period. Heavy vehicle movements Between 1 September and 31 October, heavy vehicles Find out more about the will be entering the rail reserve via various level crossings and access points to undertake the track Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade upgrades and transport materials. These include: - Howard Street, Epsom Visit regionalrailrevival.vic. - Ironstone Road, Epsom gov.au/bendigoechuca or - Osullivans Road and Cassons Crescent, Huntly use your phone’s camera or - Whirrakee Road, Bagshot North. QR reader to scan the code.

More information

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1 800 105 105 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) It should be noted that this information is current at the time of printing, however due to unforeseen circumstances, changes may occur. Rail Projects Victoria Please visit regionalrailrevival.vic.gov.au for the latest updates. PO Box 4509, Melbourne, VIC 3001