Broadford
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 Broadford, to allow double-stacked freight trains to pass safely and ensure everyday products can be delivered faster and more reliably.
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Inland Rail work sites at Broadford
There are three sites in Broadford where Inland Rail will be working:
Hamilton Street bridge
- We’re replacing the Hamilton Street bridge and lowering the rail tracks to provide sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains.
Short Street bridge
- We’re replacing the Short Street bridge and lowering the rail tracks to provide sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains.
Marchbanks Road bridge
- We’re replacing Marchbanks Road bridge to provide sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains.
Community members can continue to share their views by calling into our regular drop-in sessions or contacting us.
Current works notices
Below is a list of current works notifications for Broadford.
View previous works in our works notice archive.
Hamilton Street bridge, Broadford
We’re replacing the Hamilton Street bridge and lowering the rail tracks to provide sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains.
Community feedback
We’ve worked with community, stakeholders and technical specialists to develop, review and determine the best solution for Hamilton Street.
During our engagement we’ve heard connectivity and safety are important and we’ve updated the design to deliver these outcomes.
Based on this feedback, we are:
- improving connectivity with a shared user path and pedestrian access
- lowering the track to reduce the height of the new bridge
- changing the road layout to improve traffic flow and safety
- working to minimise disruption during construction
- adding landscaping and new seating areas.
The new bridge will comply with current safety standards and improve accessibility.
In late 2024 we shared the latest design and sought your preferences on a Broadford entry sign, landscaping and artwork opportunities.
The final plan for Broadford will be decided based on a range of feedback sources including community input. It is also subject to acceptance from relevant future asset managers.
What’s next?
We’ll continue to progress designs for Broadford, incorporating your feedback where possible.
John Holland is our construction partner and will continue to work with the community.
Next steps are to complete site investigations and early works, finalise the design and start construction from 2025.
Short Street bridge, Broadford
We’re replacing the Short Street bridge and lowering the rail tracks to provide sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains.
Community feedback
During our engagement with community and stakeholders we’ve heard connectivity and safety are important and we’ve updated the design to deliver these outcomes.
Based on this feedback we’re:
- improving connectivity with a shared user path and pedestrian access
- lowering the tracks to reduce the height of the new bridge
- hanging the road layout to improve traffic flow and safety
- adding landscaping and artwork to enhance the visual amenity of the area
- re-instating the Rupert Reserve playground
- working to minimise disruption during construction.
The new bridge will comply with current safety standards and improve accessibility.
In late 2024 we shared the latest design and sought your preferences on a Broadford entry sign, landscaping and artwork opportunities.
The final plan for Broadford will be decided based on a range of feedback sources including community input. It is also subject to acceptance from relevant future asset managers.
What’s next?
We’ll continue to progress designs for Broadford, incorporating your feedback where possible.
John Holland is our construction partner and will continue to work with the community.
Next steps are to complete site investigations and early works, finalise the design and start construction from 2025.
Short Street Broadford Concept Plan
The Short Street Concept Plan was on public exhibition between 27 May and 24 June 2024, during which time written submissions were accepted.
A summary of submissions received, key themes and Inland Rail’s response will be provided to the Minister for Planning as part of the formal request for approval of the Short Street Concept Plan.
Short Street Broadford Concept Plan Report
This report accompanies and supports the Short Street Broadford Concept Plan (drawings). This document includes commentary on design options considered for Short Street Broadford, an explanation demonstrating how the Concept Plan has been prepared in accordance with the approved Urban Design Framework, and how it complies with relevant Inland Rail approvals.
Short Street Broadford Concept Plan (drawings)
This document accompanies and supports the Short Street Broadford Concept Plan Report. It shows the general built form and includes site layout plans, sections and elevations, site boundaries, as well as permanent buildings and structures.
Marchbanks Road bridge, Broadford
We’re replacing Marchbanks Road bridge to provide sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains.
The new bridge will be longer and wider with 4-metre-wide traffic lanes and safety screens.
Replacing the bridge in the same location requires a temporary traffic detour during construction.
We’re working hard with our construction partner John Holland, to plan our works in a way that minimises disruption to the community.
The new bridge will comply with current safety standards and improve accessibility.
What’s next?
John Holland is our construction partner and will continue to progress designs and work with the community.
Community members can continue to share their views by contacting us.
Next steps are to complete site investigations and early works, finalise the design and start construction later this year (2025).
Marchbanks Road bridge before-and-after slider
Visualisations are for illustrative purposes only.
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.
