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February 2, 2026
Inner Darling Downs Community Consultative Committee meeting, February 2026
The Inner Darling Downs Community Consultative Committee will meet on 19 February, 2026 in Brookstead.
February 2, 2026
Southern Darling Downs Community Consultative Committee meeting, February 2026
The Southern Darling Downs Community Consultative Committee will meet on 23 February, 2026 in Yelarbon.
February 4, 2026
Euroa community construction information session
We’re talking to community members about Inland Rail construction in Euroa.
Inland Rail is a fast freight line that will connect Australia and generate regional opportunities during construction and beyond.
Comprising 12 sections, Inland Rail’s approximate 1,000km of existing track and 600km of new track will pass through 29 local government areas.
Inland Rail will enhance our national freight network and supply chain capabilities, connecting existing freight routes through rail, roads and ports, and supporting Australia’s growth.
It will better link businesses, manufacturers and producers to national and global markets and generate opportunities for industries and regions during construction and beyond.
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How will Inland Rail be used?
Shifting more goods onto Inland Rail means safer, less congested roads, fewer emissions and a faster, more resilient freight network.
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What are the benefits of Inland Rail?
Inland Rail Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of ARTC, is building Inland Rail on behalf of the Australian Government.
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About Inland Rail Pty Ltd
In line with the Australian Government’s response to the Independent Review of Inland Rail, we are taking a staged approach to delivering Inland Rail.
The sections between Beveridge in Victoria and Parkes in New South Wales are prioritised for completion in 2027.
These sections are:
Beveridge to Albury
- 262km of existing track
Major construction on the four Tranche 1 sites of the Beveridge to Albury section in Victoria was completed in mid-2025. Tranche 2 construction at eight sites across Euroa, Benalla, Broadford, Wandong, Seymour and Tallarook started in mid-2025.
Albury to Illabo
- 185km of existing track
Major construction is underway in the Albury to Illabo section of Inland Rail in NSW. This work involves enhancements and modification works at 20 sites to allow for safe clearance of double-stacked freight trains.
Illabo to Stockinbingal
- 37km of new track and 2km of upgraded track
Major construction on the Illabo to Stockinbingal section in NSW is expected to start in early 2026. This ‘greenfield’ (new) section of track will create a direct route from Illabo to Stockinbingal, bypassing the winding Bethungra Spiral.
Stockinbingal to Parkes
- 170km of existing track
Major construction on the Stockinbingal to Parkes section in NSW is expected to be completed in early 2026. Enhancement works at nine sites will enable double-stacked trains, increasing freight capacity.
Parkes to Narromine
- 98km of existing track and 5km of new track
The Parkes to Narromine section is complete, with freight trains running on the line. This was the first section of Inland Rail to be completed and was commissioned in late 2020.
Major construction on the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 section in northwest NSW was completed in late 2023 and this section is now operational.
Future decisions on the delivery of sections north of Narromine are a matter for consideration by the Australian Government, along with Inland Rail achieving environmental approvals and securing land required for the project.
These sections are:
Narromine to Narrabri
- 306km of new rail corridor and track
This is Inland Rail’s longest section. The 306km greenfield rail corridor will connect the completed and operational Parkes to Narromine section to the operational Narrabri to North Star section. This section has received NSW and Australian Government environmental approval.
Narrabri to North Star
- 184km of upgraded track and 2km of new track
In 2023, 163km of track was upgraded and is now fully operational. Design refinement is underway for the remaining segment of rail corridor, which is subject to Australian Government environmental approval.
North Star to Qld/NSW Border
- 5km of new track and upgrading 25km of non-operational existing track
This section will establish an operational rail line from North Star to the NSW/Qld border, at the Macintyre River. This section has received NSW and Australian Government environmental approval.
NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie
- 149km new rail corridor and 68km of upgraded track
This section links the NSW-Queensland border to Gowrie Junction near Toowoomba. The first 7km in Qld will be standard gauge, and the rest will be dual gauge so both interstate standard‑gauge trains and Qld’s narrow‑gauge trains can use the line in Qld. Planning work continues in this section as part of the environmental approvals phase.
Gowrie to Helidon
- 28km of new dual gauge track
This section will traverse the steep terrain of the Toowoomba Range and include a 6.2km tunnel. Planning work continues in this section as part of the environmental approvals phase.
Helidon to Calvert
- 47km of new dual gauge track
This section connects Helidon (east of Toowoomba) with Calvert (west of Ipswich), in Queensland. Plans include an 850m tunnel through the Little Liverpool Laidley Range. Planning work continues in this section as part of the environmental approvals phase.
Calvert to Kagaru
- 53km of new dual gauge track within existing rail corridor
This section includes 39km of dual-gauge track allowing single-stacked operations between Kagaru and a proposed intermodal freight terminal at Ebenezer. It will connect Inland Rail with the existing Sydney to Brisbane Coastal Line and the Port of Brisbane. Planning work continues in this section as part of the environmental approvals phase.
