{"id":110291,"date":"2024-08-19T09:22:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T23:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=117146"},"modified":"2024-08-19T09:22:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T23:22:51","slug":"elmhurst-loop-gives-murray-basin-rail-freight-a-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=110291","title":{"rendered":"Elmhurst loop gives Murray Basin rail freight a boost"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A new passing loop built at\u00a0Elmhurst\u00a0<\/a>between Ararat and Maryborough makes it easier for producers to get their wares from their paddocks in the state\u2019s north west to port.<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>The loop<\/a> enables two freight trains to pass each other, lifting freight capacity in this critical section of the Murray Bain rail freight network.<\/p>\n

By doing this, the loop gives freight operators more flexibility and primary producers more options to move their product by rail.<\/p>\n

Just one 50-wagon train using the loop can transport 3,000 tonnes of grain from paddock to port, effectively removing 70 B-double trucks from regional roads.<\/p>\n

More than 2,000 metres of rail and 7,000 tonnes of ballast was installed for the passing loop, along with turnouts to connect the 900-metre loop to the main rail line.<\/p>\n

Freight trains on the Ararat-Maryborough Line are already able to carry more produce following upgrades to the 88-kilometre section of track completed in late 2022.<\/p>\n

The milestone was celebrated with a community event at the historic Maryborough Station, where a\u00a0locomotive decorated with artwork<\/a>\u00a0by renowned St Arnaud artist Kyle Torney was unveiled.<\/p>\n

An alliance of ACCIONA, Coleman Rail and SMEC delivered the Ouyen to Murrayville Line track upgrades, Ararat to Maryborough re-railing and the Merbein and Donald siding works.<\/p>\n

The Alliance will also deliver passing loops at Emu, Elmhurst and Tourello, Ouyen refuelling and signalling upgrades at Maryborough and Ouyen yards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Learn more about the\u00a0Murray Basin Rail Project<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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