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18 February, 2026

Maroona to Portland rail upgrade on track

A major milestone has been reached to support the delivery of the Maroona to Portland Re-sleepering project with the Australian Rail Track Corporation executing a major contract with Vossloh Australia to manufacture and deliver 250,000 concrete sleepers for the project. Funded by the Australian Government, the $150 million Maroona to Portland Re-sleepering Project will strengthen the 173km stretch of railway to enhance the efficiency and reliability of rail transport in the region.

By Craig Wilson

Work to replace $250,000 wood sleepers on the Maroona to Portland line will commence later this year.
Work to replace $250,000 wood sleepers on the Maroona to Portland line will commence later this year.

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