The next big step in the overhaul of the Shepparton Line will begin this spring with works commencing on Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade, while Stage 2 works progress.
“This Victorian Government-funded Stage 2 includes 59 level crossing upgrades, as well as platform extensions and stabling, so we can bring more modern and reliable trains to Shepparton,” said Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP.
Track demolition, earthworks and drainage works will take place at Murchison East as part of the crossing loop extension, which will be extended by an additional 1.1km as part of Stage 3 of the project. Site investigations will take place during the construction blitz, to inform the design of the track and signalling upgrades.
Track and signalling upgrades between Seymour and Shepparton as part of Stage 3 will enable nine weekday return services and faster journeys on the Shepparton Line, while an expanded stabling facility will support the additional services.
Coaches will replace trains between Southern Cross, Seymour and Shepparton from Saturday September 4 until Sunday September 12 to enable construction on the expanded Murchison East crossing loop to commence.
Works on Stage 2 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade will also progress while trains aren’t running –including continued underground trenching, boring and pipe installation works along the line to facilitate upgrades to 59 level crossings between Donnybrook and Shepparton.
Stage 2 is delivering the infrastructure needed to enable modern and reliable VLocity trains to run on the line for the first time with a date targeted for completion in 2022.
During the coming months, major work will take place on five regional rail lines to improve reliability and a smoother journey while essential upgrades will take place on 12 metropolitan rail lines.
Victoria’s Big Build is delivering a total of 165 projects worth around $80B, designed to build a better transport system for Victoria’s future.
For more information about planned disruptions during spring visit www.bigbuild.vic.gov.au.
