Rail Grinding will be undertaken in the Hunter Valley between Murrurundi to Willow Tree during 13 to 15 September, 2018. Rail grinding is a critical process to make sure tracks stay safe. Over time as multiple trains run over the track, the rail will naturally wear down as it is used. Rail grinding machines use […]

The Hunter Valley network will undergo major maintenance works as part of a scheduled shutdown of the network. Works across the network will include track reconditioning and resurfacing, rail replacement, road and pedestrian level crossing improvements, rail bridge repairs and testing, ballast cleaning, vegetation control, rail corridor tidy-up work and signal maintenance. The maintenance and […]

This is to provide information specifically about track machines operating in the Hunter Valley (tamping, grinding and milling). Track Machines will be working on the Up and Down Coal lines from Sandgate to Maitland from 8pm September 22 to 4am September 23 To maintain the track, the machines need to be constantly working around the network, including at night. We understand […]

Rail Grinding will be undertaken in the Hunter Valley between Bylong to Sandy Hollow during 26 to 30 September, 2018. Rail grinding is a critical process to make sure tracks stay safe. Over time as multiple trains run over the track, the rail will naturally wear down as it is used. Rail grinding machines use a large […]