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Inland Rail works in Benalla continue throughout October

By Benalla Ensign

Sep 29, 2026

With the main station closed for Inland Rail upgrades, access to passenger services in Benalla are via the new pedestrian underpass on Railway Pl. Photo by Simon Ruppert

John Holland will continue construction of the Benalla Station Precinct upgrades during October.

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Work being done:

Construction of the new lift shafts, pedestrian underpass, access ramps and stairs (Mackellar St side)
Construction of the new station car park, kerbing, pathways and drainage
Installation of public lighting
Landscaping and approved vegetation removal.

What to expect:

Extended works 6am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday
Temporary single-lane one-way traffic on Mackellar St, between Carrier and Byrne Sts
Temporary short-term single-lane shuttle-flow, as required
Nearby residents may experience some noise and vibration
Passenger train services have resumed from the new west platform, which is accessible from Railway Pl via a new pedestrian underpass
Benalla Station has temporarily closed
Temporary V/Line ticketing, car parking, and coach stop facilities are available on Railway Pl.

Machinery used:

Trucks, excavators, front-end loader, grader, cranes, tippers, earthmoving equipment, rollers, elevated work platforms and support vehicles.

How Inland Rail is managing impacts:

Traffic management and reduced road speeds
Wayfinding signage along detours
Environmental controls in place.

Cancellation or extension of works:

Works can sometimes take longer than anticipated or be cancelled at short notice and rescheduled. Should this occur, impacted residents will be notified.

Talk to the Inland Rail team:

For any concerns, inquiries or to book an appointment to talk to one of Inland Rail’s team about these works, phone 1800 732 761 or email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au.