This 39km section of Inland Rail creates a new direct route from east of Illabo tracking north to Stockinbingal in New South Wales.
The route will bypass the townships of Cootamundra and Bethungra and the winding, steep section of track known as the Bethungra Spiral on the Main South line—opening up a more efficient way to transport freight through the area. A two-kilometre wide study area has been identified and approved by the Australian Government.
Snapshot
Type:
New track
Length:
39km
Anticipated works:
Building a new track to bypass local townships and steep, winding track
Status:
Links to:
Inland Rail - South: Albury to Illabo section
Inland Rail - North: Stockinbingal to Parkes section
Full Inland Rail route: Interactive map
Regional rail lines: Connections map
Project map
This new track begins east of Illabo, tracking north to Stockinbingal, connecting into the existing Forbes rail line.
Illabo to Stockinbingal section fact sheet
This document provides a current status and overview of the Illabo to Stockinbingal section of Inland Rail.
