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Suitable for:A potential trail connecting the towns of Narrogin and Williams, following a roughly 33km route that follows the former Collie-Narrogin Railway and has potential to connect to the existing Collie-Darkan Rail Trail. The Collie – Narrogin Railway was constructed from 1904-1908 and primarily used to transport timber, farm produce, livestock and grain, as well as running a passenger service. It operated until 1979, with the sleepers removed in the early 1990s. The Narrogin – Williams section was the first to be constructed, opening in 1905.
The corridor is not currently accessible to the public.
- Located just under 2.5 hours south-east from Perth
- Enables visitors to experience Dryandra Woodlands, one of the world’s flora hotspots with spectacular wildflowers
- Beautiful rural scenery
- The area is a haven for wildlife, including over 100 species of birds and 25 species of mammals
- Connects two of the western wheatbelt’s most historic towns
Last updated: 18 October 2024
The corridor is not currently accessible to the public.
The rejuvenated Narrogin Railway Station, located on the potential Narrogin-Williams Rail Trail (Photo: Dryandra Tourism)
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Background Information
Traditional owners
We acknowledge the Wiilman people, the traditional custodians of the land and waterways on which the rail trail is proposed to be built.
Rail trail development
As of October 2024, this proposed trail is currently undergoing a feasibility study. There may be opportunity for connection to the existing Collie – Darkan Rail Trail in future.
Railway history
Construction of the Collie-Narrogin Railway began in 1904 from Narrogin, with construction from Collie commencing two years later. The line was opened from Narrogin to Darkan in September 1906, with the whole line to Collie completed and operational by October 1908.
The line was primary used to transport timber, farm produce, livestock and grain, and also provided a passenger service before cars made the service redundant. The line operated through to 1979, with the railway sleepers removed in the early 1990s.
New WA rail trail feasibility study (Narrogin – Williams)
Posted: 12/06/24
The Shires of Narrogin and Williams in Western Australia's wheatbelt region have announced a joint ...
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