Lithgow Area Resignalling (Stage 2)
Project overview
Sydney Trains is upgrading the Newnes Junction to Bowenfels signalling with a new computer-based interlocking system.
The new infrastructure will be built so that existing passenger and freight services through the area can continue to operate.
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Key Benefits
Key benefits are:
- Increase the capacity of the network
- Meet the operational requirements for new trains
- Improve the reliability of the signalling system
- Interlocking can be controlled from multiple locations
- Better incident logging for maintenance and supervision
- Improve the overall safety of the train network for passengers and workers.
Project Status
Works will commence in March 2024 and take up to three years to complete. Construction work will take place outside rail possessions where safe and practical to do so, and during planned possessions.
Standard construction hours are from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Please see the latest community notification for further information and upcoming impacts.
Location of work area
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Keep in touch
We will continue to keep the community informed throughout the construction period with regular notifications being distributed to residents and frequent updates published here on our website.
If you would like to receive further information or project updates, please contact us by calling 1800 684 490 or email projects@transport.nsw.gov.au.
For all urgent enquiries or complaints regarding construction activities, please call us 24-hours on 1800 684 490.
Community information
Community notifications