Inland Rail works full steam ahead following major Stockinbingal to Parkes track possession

ARTC, freight, Inland Rail, Martinus, NSW, VIC,

March 17, 2024

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Inland Rail and contractor Matinus make great progress across multiple sites during a track possession window for Inland Rail’s Stockinbingal to Parkes section.

Major construction works on Inland Rail’s Stockinbingal to Parkes section are progressing on schedule, with principal contractor Martinus making great progress across multiple sites during a track possession window over the weekend.

The works were carried out during an 88-hour track possession with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Melbourne to Sydney line closed from 9-12 March. Workers across sites from Stockinbingal to Parkes worked around the clock to progress major construction and return the line to operation.

At Daroobalgie, north of Forbes, level crossing works were carried out, including upgrades to the existing under track and road drainage. Reconditioning works were also undertaken to support the future installation of new turnouts for the Daroobalgie crossing loop later in the year.

At Forbes, piling works were completed in preparation for future track lowering works under the Wyndham Avenue road bridge. Track works commenced at Forbes Yard, including track removal of a turnout and yard lines, and resurfacing to achieve horizontal clearances between rail lines and structures. Tamping works were also finalised at Bribbaree Yard, completing the GrainCorp site which now meets the requirements for Inland Rail.

“It was a group effort behind the scenes for both Inland Rail and Martinus teams to take advantage of this possession window and successfully complete our planned works, says Inland Rail Director of Program Delivery for Albury to Parkes Melvyn Maylin.

“This possession has allowed us to maintain momentum on time-critical items, with the team well on task to deliver this project on schedule or earlier. A big congratulations to all those who worked tirelessly to make this happen,” says Inland Rail Director of Program Delivery for Albury to Parkes Melvyn Maylin.

“Both the Martinus and Inland Rail teams worked collaboratively over the 88-hour possession to deliver 100 percent of the planned scope of works,” says Martinus CEO and Founder Treaven Martinus.

“There were no safety incidents, near misses or environmental incidents reported. This is an extraordinary effort and shows what good planning, engineering and communication can achieve,” says Martinus CEO and Founder Treaven Martinus.

“The track was handed back ahead of schedule and train movements have resumed. I’m thrilled with the quality of the work the teams have delivered,” says Martinus CEO and Founder Treaven Martinus.

The works are a key milestone towards Inland Rail being completed between Beveridge and Parkes by 2027, and connecting to existing rail networks between Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, and the Illawarra.

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Source: ARTC – Inland Rail 2024

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