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
Construction has started in 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.
2025: A year of achievements and progress
Inland Rail has marked 2025 as a year of major milestones for the Beveridge to Albury section, driving progress towards the operation of double-stacked trains in 2027.
Some of the biggest achievements to provide sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains have been made in Broadford, with the new Short Street and Hamilton Street bridges installed.
The tracks have also been lowered under Hamilton Street and the existing bridge removed.
Check out our progress slider of Hamilton Street bridge, Broadford – May 2025 to November 2025
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?
Construction has started at Hamilton Street in Broadford. Check out our image gallery showcasing our construction progress.
Our construction partner John Holland is working with the community to keep them informed of what to expect during construction.
Community members can continue to talk to the team by calling into our shopfront or contacting us.
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?
Construction has started at Short Street in Broadford. Check out our image gallery showcasing our construction progress.
Our construction partner John Holland is working with the community to keep them informed of what to expect during construction.
Community members can continue to talk to the team by calling into our shopfront or contacting us.
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?
Works have started at Marchbanks Road in Broadford. Check out our image gallery showcasing our progress.
Our construction partner John Holland is working with the community to keep them informed of what to expect during construction.
Community members can continue to talk to the team by calling into our shopfront or contacting us.
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.
