Temporary closures on the Seaford rail line for upgrades

Thursday, 4 January 2024

The Seaford line and Woodlands Park Railway Station will temporarily close to safely allow works to modernise and futureproof the line.

Seaford rail line temporary closure

The full Seaford/Flinders line will be closed over the Australia Day long weekend from 9pm Thursday, 25 January 2024 to last service Sunday, 28 January 2024, to undertake refurbishment and renewal works. The upgrades include rerailing, tamping, signalling works and timber sleeper replacement.

During the closure, the Noarlunga Railway Station escalators will be removed, in preparation for the installation of the new escalators in March, which will require a further partial line closure.

Preliminary works on the removal will begin on 15 January 2024, which will require platforms 1 and 2 to be partially closed. Passengers will be able to board services from the northern end of the platform.

Substitute buses will replace trains between Adelaide Railway Station and Seaford Railway Station during the January closure.

Upgrading Woodlands Park and Clarence Park railway stations

Two stations along the line will also be upgraded as part of the Department’s work to refresh rail infrastructure.

The Woodlands Park Railway Station will be closed from Monday, 22 January 2024, to late April 2024, to refurbish and update the platform.

The $4.5 million works include demolishing the northern platform building (old ticket office) and the installation of new seating, signage, weather screens, LED lighting and CCTV.

The Woodlands Park Railway Station underpass will also be closed during the works. Pedestrians and cyclists can use the crossing at the northern end of the station.

While the Woodlands Park Station is closed, Edwardstown Railway Station will become the new temporary transfer point for passengers, with express train services running between Adelaide Railway Station and Edwardstown Railway Station. A substitute bus service will also operate between Woodlands Park and Edwardstown railway stations to transport passengers to and from the stations.

Clarence Park Railway Station is also in line for a facelift with works to improve the northern station access ramp starting on Monday, 15 January 2024, and are expected to finish late February 2024, weather permitting.

To safely facilitate these works some parking along Parker Terrace, Canterbury Terrace and East Avenue will be restricted.

The Clarence Park Railway Station will remain open and accessible to passengers during the refurbishment.

Resurfacing Cross Road/South Road intersection

While the Seaford rail line is closed during the Australia Day long weekend, the Department will also resurface the Cross Road and South Road intersection. These resurfacing works cannot be safely undertaken with trains operating in the Seaford rail corridor.

These works will be undertaken from 9pm Thursday, 25 January 2024, to 5am Monday, 29 January 2024, as part of broader network upgrades along and around the 10.5km stretch of the North-South Corridor, River Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D).

The works will include removing the existing pavement and replacing asphalt which will ensure the long-term safety and integrity of the busy intersection.

Detours will be in place for motorists, heavy vehicles and some Adelaide Metro bus services. Passengers are encouraged to visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au to check their timetable in real time and plan their trip with the Adelaide Metro journey planner.

The Department apologises for the inconvenience and thanks commuters for their patience while these important works are undertaken.