Maintenance and improvement works will see a closure of the Sydney to Melbourne railway line this week for a total of 67 hours in both Victoria and NSW.
The works are part of a program to improve network resilience and reliability with Victoria's closures affecting the Albury-Melbourne (to Tottenham) line from 6am Saturday 13 September to 6pm Monday 15 September.
Passengers are advised to plan alternative travel or journeys outside of these hours.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) will carry out essential rail maintenance and improvement works, including re-railing, track reconditioning, structures upgrades and repairs, as well as mudhole removal and track ballasting and tamping activities.
These works are part of ARTC’s commitment to improve network resilience and reliability.
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Coaches and buses will replace NSW Trainlink services, including the Sydney to Melbourne XPT and V/Line Albury Line trains during this time.
For up-to-date journey information, customers are encouraged to visit transportnsw.info or vline.com.au for assistance in planning their journey.
ARTC is reminding motorists and pedestrians to remain vigilant for altered traffic conditions near the rail corridor, pay attention to signage and to obey all road rules at level crossings, with heavy machinery active on rail lines.
Information on road closures or diversions and alternative routes can be found at Live Traffic NSW and VicTraffic.
ARTC group executive of operations Clinton Crump said shutdown will allow completion of more than 20,000 hours of work, maintaining the safety and reliability of the rail corridor.
"We can start realising some of the benefits – ensuring the rail corridor will continue to serve as a vital link in the economic supply chain," Mr Crump said.
“ARTC would like to thank the community for their patience as we undertake these important long-term improvements.”
