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25.01.2022 Track duplication from South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Station upgrades at Marshall and South Geelong Removal of level crossings at Fyans Street and Surf Coast Highway Geotechnical investigations are taking place for the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, which will bring more frequent and reliable services for passengers using South Geelong, Marshall and Waurn Ponds stations.

20.01.2022 As part of NAIDOC Week, our Waurn Ponds Station upgrade team heard from local Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Corrina Eccles about the region's cultural heritage. They walked from Waurn Ponds Station to the Duneed Aboriginal Land Reserve, to learn about the cultural significance of the one-acre reserve site in Mount Duneed. The reserve was established in 1861 and was used by the Wadawurrung (Wathaurong) people at night, as Aboriginal people were once prohibited from staying in the Geelong township after sundown.

17.01.2022 Construction on the new car park at Waurn Ponds Station is progressing well! When work is finished on the gravel and overflow car parks, more than 200 new and upgraded spaces will be available, making it easier for locals to park and catch the train.

16.01.2022 We’re celebrating NAIDOC Week to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our projects right across Victoria take place on the lands of many different Traditional Owners. We were grateful when the Wadawurrung welcomed us with a smoking ceremony recently to launch the start of construction on the Waurn Ponds Station upgrade earlier this year.

15.01.2022 We’re continuing construction on the Waurn Ponds Station upgrade, with work beginning on a new entrance to the car park, off Sugargum Drive. A reminder that access to Muir Road is still closed, as are the gravel and overflow car parks as we continue to work to build more than 200 new and upgraded spaces at the station.

14.01.2022 Painting progress! Artist Ray Thomas and his team have started painting the mural on the side of the new rail bridge over the Avon River, and it's coming along nicely. The mural honours the Brayakaulung clan and their connection to the Avon River, and features Gunaikurnai ancestral totems and cultural practices including scarred canoe trees, stone grinding grooves and bush foods.

11.01.2022 Stratford sneak peek! Here is your first look at the concept design of the mural local artist Ray Thomas will be painting on the side of the new Avon River bridge. The mural will honour the Brayakaulung clan and their connection to the Avon River, and features Gunaikurnai ancestral totems and cultural practices including scarred canoe trees, stone grinding grooves and bush foods.

10.01.2022 Doing the heavy lifting The final beam for the new rail bridge over the Avon River in Stratford has been installed, completing its superstructure over the river.

09.01.2022 We’re closing in on completing the new rail bridge over the Avon River in Stratford ahead of schedule! We'll get the new bridge ready for operation and upgrade the McAlister Street level crossing during a construction blitz from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December. Coaches will replace trains on sections of the Gippsland Line - visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au to see if you're affected.

07.01.2022 A huge amount of work has been carried out by Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd. - ARTC on the North East Line Upgrade while coaches have replaced trains due to the border closure, to deliver benefits sooner. During this time the project has completed: - 200+ kilometres of tamping, mudhole removal and drainage works - 80+ level crossing renewals... - 80+ rail bridge upgrades. Passengers can look forward to a smoother and more reliable journey when trains return to the line on Monday 1 December.

07.01.2022 Work is underway to bring modern and comfortable VLocity trains to Shepparton for the first time! Crews along the line are carrying out work at three stations and the 59 level crossings being upgraded as part of the project, including non-destructive digging as well as soil and groundwater sampling to inform design and construction. We've awarded the contract for Stage 2 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade to Coleman Rail and KBR, as part of an alliance with V/Line and Rail Proj...ects Victoria, with the project targeted for completion in late 2022. More info https://go.vic.gov.au/vVbHAz

03.01.2022 These numbers tell the story about building the new rail bridge over the Avon River in Stratford!

02.01.2022 Stratford locals and visitors have been making good use of the viewing platform near the construction site of the new bridge over the Avon River. This is where you can see all the progress we’re making and watch the new bridge as it nears completion.