V/Line crews are currently carrying out maintenance and upgrade works in Ararat on the freight line between Ararat and Maryborough.
Additional maintenance has been identified following site investigations. To safely complete these works, crews require unlimited access to the tracks for four days while freight trains are not running.
These critical works will allow the project to finish ahead of schedule in late January 2025.
New schedule for the duration of the works
Until Friday 20 December - Mondays to Saturdays
(Sundays as required) |
Day works only - between 6.30am and 6.30pm |
| Saturday 21 December to Wednesday 1 January |
No works scheduled |
| Thursday 2 January |
Day works only - between 6.30am and 6.30pm |
| Friday 3 January to Monday 6 January |
Day and night works - around the clock |
Tuesday 7 January to late January - Mondays to Saturdays
(Sundays as required) |
Day works only - between 6.30am and 6.30pm
|
What to be aware of
During around the clock works, there is likely to be a high level of construction noise and dust generated due to the use of excavation equipment and the movement of machinery.
Roads will not be closed but localised traffic management will be in place as required for community and worker safety.
Crews will access the site from the corner of Mitchell Road and Fay Street, and Nicol Street via Grano Street.
Thank you for your patience while we carry out this important work.
For more information, please call
1800 800 007.