Update 11-February-2022
Network Flooding Delays
Pacific National has confirmed that the East-West rail line will reopen on Tuesday, 15th February. Inevitably, there will be a considerable amount of freight in transit and we will continue to redirect freight to coastal until the volume normalizes some time in March.
Update 02-February-2022
Network Flooding Delays
The current situation is access to repair sites are challenging, and at this time network opening is not expected for another 2 weeks (26th February).
We continue to monitor the progress and are redirecting freight to coastal until the rail line opens.
Update 28-January-2022
Network Flooding Delays
ARTC conducted aerial inspections of the track and determined that there is more damage than expected. They are unable to provide a firm date for the reopening of the line, the current estimate will be between the 7th and 12th of February.
We are currently re-directing onto vessels to minimize significant impact and delays.
Update 27-January-2022
Network Flooding Delays
Due to significant rail line damage due to floods, rail services have been canceled till at this stage Monday, February 7th. The Stuart Highway is still cut off with several sections underwater along with some erosion already identified in other areas, there was some water receding yesterday but rainfall expected late yesterday/today may cause additional delays.
