The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) welcomes the joint announcement made by the Federal and South Australian Governments that they will call for an expression of interest to separate the rail corridors at the Torrens Junction rail level crossing in Adelaide.
“This decision will have a dramatic and positive effect on freight trains travelling on the east-west network,” said ARA Chief Executive Officer, Danny Broad.
“In 2013, the Goodwood Junction Upgrade successfully separated the existing freight and Belair passenger lines from the Seaford line, removing the need for freight trains on either line to stop and give way to the many passenger trains on the line.
“By taking a similar approach to Torrens Junction, the existing productivity constraint between Adelaide and Melbourne will be eased drastically, allowing 1800-metre freight trains to operate between the two cities without holding up traffic.
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