Shoulder Ballast Cleaning will be performed by ARTC’s Shoulder Ballast Cleaner track machine which picks up existing ballast from the track, cleans the ballast and returns the clean ballast to the track. The ballast is sprayed with water prior to cleaning to minimise dust pollution and some noise impacts may be experienced for residents living […]

Shoulder Ballast Cleaning will be performed by ARTC’s Shoulder Ballast Cleaner track machine which picks up existing ballast from the track, cleans the ballast and returns the clean ballast to the track. The ballast is sprayed with water prior to cleaning to minimise dust pollution and some noise impacts may be experienced for residents living […]

The Hunter Valley network will undertake routine rail maintenance works starting 3.00am Saturday 13th October and finishing at 1am Monday 15th October. The works will take place across various areas within the rail corridor between Hamilton to Maitland. The scheduled works include track reconstruction, rail replacement, ballast cleaning, rail grinding, level crossing improvements and other general maintenance tasks. […]

Shoulder Ballast Cleaning will be performed by ARTC’s Shoulder Ballast Cleaner track machine which picks up existing ballast from the track, cleans the ballast and returns the clean ballast to the track. The ballast is sprayed with water prior to cleaning to minimise dust pollution and some noise impacts may be experienced for residents living […]

This is to provide information specifically about track machines operating in the Hunter Valley (grinding) Track Machines will be working on the Up and Down Coal lines from Farley to Maitland from 6pm November 8 to 4am November 9. To maintain the track, the machines need to be constantly working around the network, including at night. We understand they can be loud and […]

This is to provide information specifically about track machines operating in the Hunter Valley (tamping, grinding and milling). Track Machines will be working on the Up and Down Coal lines from Sandgate to Maitland from 6pm November 10 to 6am November 12 (night shifts only). During the day time, these machines will be stabled at Telarah Yard. To maintain the […]

The Hunter Valley network will undergo major maintenance works as part of a scheduled shutdown of the network. Works will commence at 6.30am 20th November to 6.30am 24th November Works across the network will include track reconditioning and resurfacing, rail replacement, road and pedestrian level crossing improvements, rail bridge repairs and testing, ballast cleaning, vegetation […]

A minor mains possession is planned between Telarah and Sandgate. Various works to be delivered including resurfacing/track machine works, defect removal and undercutting. Works are scheduled to be within daylight hours (6am-6pm) to minimuse disruption however may run outside of these times in unexpected circumstances. Most works are focused between East Maitland to Telarah, with […]

The Hunter Valley network will undergo major maintenance works as part of a scheduled shutdown of the network. Works will commence at 6.00am 19th February to 6.00am 22nd February 2019. Works across the network will include track reconditioning and resurfacing, rail replacement, road and pedestrian level crossing improvements, rail bridge repairs and testing, ballast cleaning, vegetation […]

A possession is planned between Hamilton and Maitland with various works to be delivered including resurfacing/track machine works, defect removal and undercutting. For any questions or concerns please contact our Enviroline on 1300 550 402 or Enviroline@artc.com.au