Rail works undertaken

Works were undertaken over the weekend on the rail line at Woy Woy as part of a $12.9 million upgrade and maintenance project undertaken by CityRail.

Services are expected to be effected in Woy Woy and on the Newcastle and Central Coast line until Friday, December 16.

A CityRail representative said the works would increase the safety of the rail network and improve the reliability of train services.

"This trackwork will allow a smoother, more comfortable ride for passengers and reduce the amount of maintenance needed in the future.

"Passengers are reminded to allow between 30 and 50 minutes additional travel time when using these lines."

Buses will replace some trains on the Newcastle and Central Coast line this week, December 12 to16.

During the weekend of December 10 and 11, buses were expected to replace trains on the Central Coast, Newcastle and Hunter lines.

Works for Woy Woy included track welding, tamping and adjustment at various locations.

It also included weed and vegetation control and general maintenance and upgrading activities.

Press release, December 7 CityRail