Changes to train speeds through level crossings on the Narrabri-Walgett-Merrywinebone and Narromine-Warren-Cobar Rail Lines

John Holland Rail are improving train operations on the following rail lines:

• Narrabri to Walgett
• Burren Junction to Merrywinebone
• Narromine to Warren
• Narromine to Cobar

From Friday 25th May, trains running on these rail lines will no longer need to stop at certain locations on the lines before they can proceed.  As a result of this change, train speeds will increase through level crossings on these lines.

Temporary warning signs will be installed at level crossings to alert motorists and pedestrians to the increase in train speeds on the lines. Private crossings will also be affected.

John Holland Rail advises motorists and pedestrians to always be extra careful when approaching a level crossing.  Please take the few extra seconds to look and make sure the crossing is clear before you proceed.

Enquiries can be directed to:

Vegetation and Weed Control Work: 23rd April to 30 June 2012

We will be carrying out the slashing and spraying of vegetation and noxious weeds in and around the rail corridor of the Country Regional Network during late April, May and June 2012. 

Rail sections in the following towns and surrounding villages will be treated:

North:  Byron Bay, Casino, Lismore, Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah

North West: Armidale, Kootingal, Merrywinebone, Narrabri, Tamworth, Walgett, Weemelah.

South: Ardlethan, Barmedman, Bogan Gate, Goolgowi, Griffith, Harden, Hillston, Junee, Lake Cargelligo, Leeton, Naradhan, Temora, Tottenham, Ungarie, West Wyalong, Yanco, Young.  

West: Bathurst, Blayney, Cobar, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Kandos, Lithgow, Manildra, Molong, Mudgee, Nyngan, Narromine, Orange, Parkes, Rylstone, Stuart Town, Wallerawang, Wellington.

All spraying is carried out in a safe, responsible manner by qualified staff and in compliance with environmental laws and local regulations. 

For further information on this work please contact us

Notification of Trackwork and Other Works on the CRN

We schedule and complete trackwork and major works on the Country Regional Network (CRN) throughout the year.  All these works improve the safety and reliability of the CRN for the passenger and freight rail services that depend upon it.

The trackwork completed on the rail lines includes resleepering, resurfacing, turnout repairs, ballasting and other civil works such as drainage and culverts.  Major works includes level crossing upgrades, bridge replacements and repairs and signalling projects.

Scheduled trackwork and other major works are listed in the Calendar of Events in this site and are also notified via Twitter at http://twitter.com/JHRCRN

Road closures and detours during any works are also notified via the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Live Traffic Update