Bridge removed in track work surge
Progress on the Inland Rail project in Victoria surged over the weekend with a forty-hour shutdown of the Albury line enabling large scale works, including the demolition of the old Short Street bridge at Broadford.
March 3, 2026
Demolition of the Short Street bridge in Broadford during the February-March 2026 possession.
From Wandong to Benalla, Inland Rail and construction partner, John Holland carried out a range of around the clock works.
The old Short Street bridge, which crossed the ARTC and V/Line tracks at Broadford, was dismantled and has been replaced with a new higher bridge to provide clearance for double-stacked freight trains.
Using excavators with specialised attachments, four-hundred tonnes of bridge rubble was removed and recycled.
Piling works continued at Tallarook and drainage and vegetation removal works took place at Seymour as both sites are prepared for track lowers under the Hume Freeway later this year.
Piling pads were constructed at the Marchbanks Road site, batter protection was installed at Hamilton Street in Broadford and detailed survey works were undertaken at Wandong.
Signalling cables were installed and electrical trenching took place at Benalla and work on the new rail bridge over the future Anderson Street underpass continued at Euroa.
Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Delivery Director, David McGranaghan said:
“Another safe and successful track possession has been delivered as planned and the line handed back on time.
“The removal of the Short Street bridge was an important milestone for the team and exciting for Broadford residents as we move closer to fully opening the new bridge.
“We thank the local communities for their patience and understanding while these important works are being completed.
“Track possessions are important for the team to safely complete a large volume of work while trains are suspended.”
