Progressing: Sections of rail being welded together in Toolamba near Wren St where new track and signal are being installed.
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More than 300 people have contributed to the ongoing major upgrades along the Shepparton train line.
The current works blitz encompasses a 26-kilometre section of track between Mangalore and Murchison East.
New and improved: Stockpiled ballast in Nagambie near the Goulburn St level crossing, ready to top up the track after the ageing wooden sleepers have been replaced with new concrete sleepers.
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The project includes the installation of new track and signals in Toolamba, forming an integral part of Stage 3 of the Shepparton line upgrade, with anticipated completion by Friday, November 24.
Integrating modern and accessible VLocity trains has facilitated additional services, upgraded stations, and a more comfortable travel experience.
Upgrading: Track reconstruction work alongside the upgraded Nagambie station platform, extended as part of the project to enable Vlocity trains to run to and from Shepparton for the first time in late 2022.
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An essential safety enhancement is notable in Mangalore, where the addition of boom gates, lights, and bells at the level crossing between Seymour-Avenel Rd and Magpie Lane has significantly improved safety conditions.
Railway revamp: Rolling of the track subgrade layer, which supports rails, sleepers and ballast, at Nagambie Railway Station.
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Furthermore, advancements in train detection technology at this crossing and another in Donnybrook, located at Donnybrook Rd, have been meticulously completed, tested, and are now in operation.
A total of 56 level crossings on the Shepparton Line have undergone upgrades.
Only three crossings still need to be upgraded.
The crew: Shepparton line upgrade crew members, including a safety officer, in Nagambie near the Goulburn St level crossing during track reconstruction work.
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Safety first: Track reconstruction work taking place in Mangalore through the level crossing at O’Connors Rd.
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Team at work: Rail being clipped on to new concrete sleepers in Toolamba near Wren St where new track and signals are being installed.
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Getting it done: Rail being clipped on to new concrete sleepers in Toolamba near Wren St where new track and signals are being installed.
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Facelift: New concrete sleepers ready to replace ageing wooden sleepers stockpiled alongside the silos at Nagambie station while track reconstruction work takes place.
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Trucking along: An unladen high-rail tip truck after laying fresh ballast in the 26-kilometre section of line between Managlore and Murchison East being upgraded.
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Heavy machinery: An unladen high-rail tip truck after laying fresh ballast in the 26-kilometre section of line between Managlore and Murchison East being upgraded.
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On track: An unladen high-rail tip truck after laying fresh ballast in the 26-kilometre section of line between Managlore and Murchison East being upgraded.
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