current alerts
| Notification type | Section impacted | Details | Posted date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.