- Maintenance works are occurring between Kooragang and Turrawan and between Muswellbrook and Ulan
- Major closedown from 6:30am Tuesday 18 February to 6:30am Friday 21 February 2025
- Essential track maintenance will maintain high safety and reliability standards
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) will carry out essential maintenance and improvement works across the Hunter Valley network next week to maintain safety and reliability.
Works will close the Hunter Valley line between Kooragang and Turrawan, and between Muswellbrook and Ulan, from 6:30am Tuesday 18 February to 6:30am Friday 21 February 2025.
The shutdown is part of ARTC's annual maintenance program and is a significant investment in the network.
Crews will focus on critical maintenance and defect removal including track geometry repairs, track component replacements, and other scheduled maintenance.
Additional activities will include 5km of ballast cleaning, 900m of track reconditioning, 1.4km rerailing, and tunnel works at Kerrabee.
ARTC crews will minimise the impact of the work wherever possible, including positioning light towers to shine away from residences, watering down work areas and limiting the number of machines operating at any one time.
Coaches will replace NSW TrainLink services during the trackwork period and customers are encouraged to visit transportnsw.info or call 13 22 32 for assistance in planning their journey.
Information on road closures or diversions and alternative routes can be found at livetraffic.com.
ARTC is reminding motorists and pedestrians to remain vigilant for altered traffic conditions near the rail corridor, pay attention to signage and to obey all road rules at level crossings, with rail machinery active on rail lines.
Up to date information regarding any changes to these works can be found on the ARTC Trackwork website
