current alerts
| Notification type | Section impacted | Details | Posted date |
|---|---|---|---|
| General advice | Tweed section between 21 – 22 km markers | Upcoming remediation and a small diversion on the Rail Trail will start on Tuesday 5 November. Work will begin on a diversion to bypass a small landslip area near the 22km marker on the Tweed section at Mooball. The diversion will be constructed between Tuesday 5 November and Monday 11 November. Slight delays may be incurred at this time as trucks will be crossing a private driveway near the 22km markers during construction. Traffic control will be in place, so you may experience some delays between the 21km and 22km markers. | 15 October, 2024 |
| General advice | Tweed section between 21 – 22 km markers | Rail Trail users will be redirected to use a diversion while remediation works take place at a small landslip area in Mooball. The Rail Trail will be blocked off on either side between the 21km and 22km markers. The Rail Trail is expected to fully reopen by Friday 6 December 2024. The diversion will be built using the same 20mm compacted gravel as the rest of the trail and will be approximately 4m wide for a smooth, safe experience. | 15 October, 2024 |
| General advice | Murwillumbah Railway Station | Building works are being conducted at Murwillumbah Station on the platform and surrounds. Diversions are in place to direct users around the working site. Please follow instructions of ground staff and pedestrian signage. | 19 September, 2024 |
| Safety advice | Richmond section. Around 5km marker. | It is magpie season, and we have received reports of swooping magpies near Whittons Road, around the 5 km mark on the Richmond Valley section of the Rail Trail. Please stay alert and take necessary precautions while using the Rail Trail. | 10 September, 2024 |
| General advice | Tweed section Burringbar Range Tunnel | The toilets located at Murwillumbah Railway Station are currently closed for refurbishment. Please use the toilets located across the road in Buckley Park on Prospero Street or in Budd Park on Alma Street. | 2 September, 2024 |
| Safety advice | All sections of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail | We’re urging the community to be cautious when out and about as snakes are very active at this time of year. If you encounter a snake in a public place, give it space to escape! There is additional emergency information that will assist with snake bites.
At all times, Rail Trail users should:
Knowing basic snake bite first aid and having the right supplies can make all the difference. If you need first aid or treatment for snake bite, call 000 immediately. |
5 September, 2024 |
Types of notification include track closures, major event impacts, planned maintenance and other unplanned impacts that may disrupt rail trail usage. This does not include standard maintenance, weather events, standard debris and other issues we’re unaware of.
If you notice any issues on the rail trail, please use our online form to report a problem / incident.