Works and planning for Phase 1: Narrabri North to North Star
Phase 1 includes upgrading 171km of track between Narrabri North and North Star.
Trans4m Rail, a joint venture between contractors John Holland and SEE Civil, was announced in November 2020 as the principal contractor for Phase 1 works.
Works in Phase 1 include:
- constructing five new crossing loops with associated maintenance sidings
- installing 220 rail culverts, 98 road culverts and additional irrigation crossings
- upgrading, relocating or consolidating almost 80 level crossings and five pedestrian crossings
- relocating power and telecommunications utilities
- modifying Moree Station and minor works at Bellata Station.
Watch a fly-through of the project
Get a birds-eye view of the Narrabri to North Star project. This video shows the alignment as of November 2020. The fly-through video is for illustration purposes and for discussion and community consultation.