About the Shepparton Line Upgrade

The Shepparton Line Upgrade will deliver more frequent and reliable journeys on modern VLocity trains. This project is being delivered in 3 stages.

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Stage 1 complete

10 extra train services a week between Melbourne and Shepparton
a stabling upgrade at Shepparton Station
29 extra coaches between Shepparton and Seymour.

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Stage 2 in progress

station upgrades including platform extensions for longer VLocity Mooroopna, Murchison East and Nagambie
a crossing loop extension near Murchison East to allow more trains to pass each other
59 level crossing upgrades between Donnybrook and Shepparton
stabling to house VLocity trains.

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Stage 3 in progress

signalling upgrades between Seymour and Shepparton to allow for nine weekday return services
more stabling for VLocity trains to support more services
track upgrades between Seymour and Shepparton to allow trains to travel faster
further extension of the Murchison East crossing loop to boost capacity on the line.

Next steps

Coleman Rail and KBR are working with Rail Projects Victoria and V/Line to deliver the extended loop and larger stabling facility for Stage 3.

A delivery contractor for the track and signalling upgrades will be confirmed in the coming months, subject to procurement, planning and environmental approvals.

Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade is due to be complete in late 2023.

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We will keep passengers and the community updated via information sessions, letterbox drops, e-newsletters, advertising, website updates, Facebook, Instagram and station pop-ups.

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