Glenrowan
Inland Rail is a 1600km freight rail line connecting Melbourne and Brisbane that will transform how goods are moved around Australia.
In Victoria we’re upgrading 262km of existing rail line between Beveridge and Albury at 12 sites, including Glenrowan, to allow double-stacked freight trains to pass safely and ensure everyday products can be delivered faster and more reliably.
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In Glenrowan, the Beaconsfield Parade bridge has been replaced with a new higher bridge to allow sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains to pass safely.
After 12 months of hard work, the new Beaconsfield Parade bridge in the heart of Glenrowan was officially opened on 1 March 2024. See how the new bridge came to life.
Beaconsfield Parade bridge August 2024.
Current works notices
Below is a list of current works notifications for Glenrowan.
View previous works in our works notice archive.
Community feedback
In 2018 and 2019 we consulted with the Glenrowan community on a design option to lower the track under the Beaconsfield Parade bridge by up to 2.3 metres.
Feedback from stakeholders, community members, heritage specialists and Heritage Victoria about the potential impacts on the community and the Heritage Precinct by lowering the track led us to determine that a new bridge is the best option.
In 2021, the local community told us heritage, safety, accessibility and connectivity were important and this feedback has helped inform the current design.
We shared a 3D visualisation of the design progress in 2022.
Based on feedback we’ve:
- incorporated a network of walking paths to improve access between key heritage sites and Gladstone Street
- built an open span bridge to provide better accessibility, visibility and connectedness across the precinct area
- separated the road and shared user path across the Beaconsfield Parade bridge to improve safety and accessibility
- upgraded the pathway along Beaconsfield Parade, adjacent to Ann Jones Inn, to benefit school children, residents and tourists.
Beaconsfield Bridge visualisation
These visualisations provide a representation of the final design, including the new bridge, pathways, parking and the improved shared user path.
Beaconsfield Parade Bridge Construction
View more images of the bridge’s construction in our gallery.
What’s next?
The new Beaconsfield Parade bridge was opened in March 2024.
Construction will be completed in 2024.
Inland Rail in Victoria: Contact details
If you have any questions about the Inland Rail project, you can contact our Victorian team by phone, email, mail, or at one of our drop-in sessions.
