The ARTC has provided updates on how work is going to fix a freight derailment
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has issued an update on works at Inverleigh following a freight derailment earlier this week.
The ARTC says repair works have now commenced at the train derailment site at Inverleigh (30km west of Geelong) in Victoria.
Weather permitting and following appropriate commissioning, ARTC expects the track will re-open next Tuesday – although this will be confirmed in the coming days.
ARTC has more than 50 workers and multiple crews on-site, working around the clock to reconnect Australia’s east-west rail freight corridor.
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A key achievement has been the removal of wagons and containers off the track, and work has already started on rebuilding the northern end of the line.
More than 1,500 new concrete sleepers have been delivered on site, along with over 2,500 tonnes of rock ballast.
Heavy machinery, including excavation vehicles are now working to repair one kilometre of track.
ARTC extends its thanks to the community and freight customers for their patience and understanding as works are carried out.