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Read news about the Narrabri to North Star section of Inland Rail.
March 27, 2024
Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 Project Update – March 2024
In the last two months, we have been consulting with residents near the rail line in Moree, north of Alice Street, about potential impacts from noise once Inland Rail becomes operational.
March 1, 2024
First GrainCorp train to use upgraded line north of Moree
Another major milestone has been reached on the Narrabri to North Star section of Inland Rail with the first GrainCorp train in more than six years traveling on the track north of Moree, to load canola from the GrainCorp silos in Croppa Creek (around 60km northeast of Moree).
December 21, 2023
Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 operational noise consultation to start in early 2024
Early in the new year we will be consulting with residents near the rail line in Moree, north of Alice Street, about potential impacts from noise once Inland Rail becomes operational. We want to inform residents about the possible noise levels at their homes and understand their views on noise mitigation options available to them.
December 11, 2023
Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 project update December 2023
On 27 October 2023, project staff, civic leaders and other key stakeholders came together in Milguy to mark the official completion of major construction on the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 section.
December 6, 2023
Important – Fire ant emergency order
In late November, the NSW Department of Primary Industries confirmed the detection of three red imported fire ant nests in South Murwillumbah in north-eastern New South Wales, 13km south of the Queensland border.
November 28, 2023
Sustainability at the forefront of Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 project
Inland Rail has salvaged an extraordinary 20,000 tonnes of steel from its recently completed Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 project to store for future usage, and is also donating additional steel and other materials to construction projects in New South Wales and Queensland, and to local community groups.
November 20, 2023
People of the project: Team player and quality assurance master Mike Harris
In our last interview of the ‘people of the project’ series we catch up with passionate Project Quality Lead, Mike Harris. Mike explains the role of quality assurance in rail construction and what happens now that major construction on Narrabri to North Star is finished.
October 27, 2023
Inland Rail completes major construction on Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 project
Inland Rail has completed major construction on the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 section of track, unlocking a whole range of benefits for local communities.
October 20, 2023
People of the project: Moree local and construction convert Libby Carter
This month, Moree local and Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 Commercial Lead, Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Carter lets us into her world at Inland Rail and reveals how the project has changed her community and the trajectory of her career.
October 19, 2023
Watch out! Trains about between Moree and North Star
The Moree to North Star section of the rail line is back in service after two and a half years. Locals and visitors are urged to take extra care near the rail line and at level crossings.