Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade was complete in late 2025 with a newly-completed signalling system to enable the line to support extra services.
The project included:
- signalling upgrades between Seymour and Shepparton to allow 9 weekday return services in the future
- track upgrades between Seymour and Shepparton to allow trains to travel faster
- expanded stabling for VLocity trains to support more services
- a further 1.1km extension of the Murchison East crossing loop to allow a 1200m freight train and 2 6-car VLocity trains to pass each other
Major construction on the project was completed in April 2024, with track upgrades between Shepparton and Seymour delivering reliability benefits along the line.