Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 project update December 2022
Train services on the Narrabri to Moree section of the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 project are running again after this section was completed in November. Our work crews have now moved to the section between North Camurra and North Star, where construction will continue until early 2023.
December 16, 2022
On 24 November 2022, a further 61km of track upgrades were completed and approximately 83km of rail corridor between Narrabri and Moree was handed back to ARTC for operations to resume.
This was an extraordinary effort by the team given more than 570 mm of rain (on average along the project alignment) was received throughout the track possession period, which commenced on 1 April and concluded on 24 November 2022.
With the line between Narrabri and Moree now open, our contractor Trans4m Rail is focused on completing the remaining 87km of upgrade works between North Camurra and North Star in the coming months.
In addition to laying the final sleepers and track, installing top ballast and tamping, as well as installing and commissioning signalling equipment, the team will also complete the remaining level crossing upgrades and finalise fencing and landscaping.
Major construction activities on the project will cease between 23 December 2022 and 5 January 2023 inclusive for the Christmas / New Year break. Minor, low-impact activities and regular environmental inspections will take place during this time.
As we close out the year, we’d like to thank everyone who has contributed to and supported the project and its solid construction progress.
We know it has been a tough year with unseasonal weather and flooding which has delayed harvest and resulted in lost production. As many will be working through the festive season, we wish you all a safe and enjoyable break when you take yours.
TOP IMAGE: Aerial view showing the upgraded track at Bellata grain silos looking north
BOTTOM IMAGE: N2NS phase 1 construction progress as at November 2022 – click here to view
