Rail traffic has returned to service after a train derailment south of Willow Tree, an Australian Rail Track Corporation spokesperson has confirmed.
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The section of railway between Ardglen and Kankool had been closed since Wednesday when two bank locomotive engines derailed.
Recovery work continued over the weekend with two heavy-lift cranes lifting the locomotive engines off the tracks, which was completed Saturday morning.
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The lifting of the locomotives required the use of 15 semi-trailers and 12 pieces of earthmoving equipment to assist with the recovery.
Track repairs commenced following the completion of this process, and were finalised on Saturday afternoon. There was approximately 200 metres of damaged track repaired, and 60 concrete sleepers replaced.
Workers were on site around the clock, with up to 45 people working at any given time during the recovery and repair process.
The site continues to be monitored and controlled to ensure the safety of all those involved in ongoing maintenance in the area.
ARTC thanked customers for their understanding throughout the recovery and repair.
