Rail Network Disruption Due to Flooding
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Rail Network Disruption Due to Flooding – Update #6
Dear Valued Customer,
Further to our last update, we have been advised that the main East-West rail line is scheduled to reopen this evening at 5:00pm. Based on this, we currently expect the first arrivals into Perth on Thursday.
Significant backlog and congestion are expected as services resume.
In addition, severe flooding across central western NSW continues to affect freight ex Brisbane and ex Sydney to Perth. We are working closely with our rail providers to divert freight to and from Brisbane and Sydney via the open rail line through Melbourne. We continue to maintain a close watch to understand and report the full extent of these disruptions and their impact on transit times.
Please be assured our operations are committed to working through the backlog as quickly and as safely as possible, including working across the weekend to receive and unload freight as it becomes available.
Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding as we work through these challenges. We will continue to provide updates as new information is confirmed.
If you have any questions or need to discuss impacts to your freight, please reach out to your Sadleirs Logistics representative or Customer Service team:
- customerservice@sadleirs.com.au
- (08) 9333 2432
Kind regards,
The Sadleirs Logistics Team
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Rail Network Disruption Due to Flooding – Update #5
Further to our previous updates, we advise that while the East-West rail line briefly reopened, it has since been closed again due to ongoing flooding in the region. At this stage, no confirmed reopening timeframe has been provided by the rail network operator.
As a result, delays to rail services in and out of Perth will continue until the line can safely resume operations.
We understand the impact this has on your business and apologise for the ongoing disruption.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as more information becomes available.
If you have any questions or need to discuss impacts to your freight, please reach out to your Sadleirs Logistics representative or Customer Service team:
- customerservice@sadleirs.com.au
- (08) 9333 2432
We thank you for your continued patience and support.
Kind regards,
The Sadleirs Logistics Team
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Rail Network Disruption Due to Flooding – Update #4
Further to our previous advice regarding flooding on the main East-West rail line impacting services in and out of Perth, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) continues to undertake intensive recovery works at washaway sites near Bookaloo and McLeay.
With recently improved weather conditions, repair efforts have progressed and the line is currently expected to reopen at midday on Friday, 27 February.
However, further significant rainfall is forecast from Friday through Monday, with heavy rain and potential flood risks across parts of South Australia. Current forecasts indicate cumulative rainfall of ~150-250mm during this period.
Based on this advice, our rail provider plans to operate stabled services in an effort to transit through affected areas prior to the forecast weather event.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
If you have any questions or need to discuss impacts to your freight, please reach out to your Sadleirs Logistics representative or Customer Service team:
- customerservice@sadleirs.com.au
- (08) 9333 2432
We thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Kind regards,
The Sadleirs Logistics Team
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Rail Network Disruption Due to Flooding – Update #3
We confirm that the East-West main line remains closed following heavy rain fall and flooding near Port Augusta, South Australia.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is actively managing the situation, teams are on the ground, assessing impacts and preparing recovery works.
A return to service has not been forecast at this stage, however we expect a clearer understanding on the main line reopening in the next few days.
We continue to monitor the situation closely and will share updates as soon as new information becomes available.
Please note that all Sadleirs sites remain operational and will continue to receive, pick up and load freight as scheduled.
If you have any questions or need to discuss impacts to your freight, please reach out to your Sadleirs Logistics representative or Customer Service team:
- customerservice@sadleirs.com.au
- (08) 9333 2432
We thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
The Sadleirs Logistics Team
Monday, 23 February 2026
Rail Network Disruption Due to Flooding – Update #2
We wanted to provide a further update regarding the flooding that has closed the main east-west rail line between Port Augusta and Pimba.
At present, there remains no definitive advice from the rail operator regarding when the line will be reopened. This continues to be an evolving situation.
As a result, customers should expect ongoing delays for all rail services in and out of Western Australia, as trains remain stabled until the network can safely reopen.
We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and will share updates as soon as new information becomes available.
Please note that all Sadleirs sites remain operational and will continue to receive, pick up and load freight as scheduled.
If you have any questions or need to discuss impacts to your freight, please reach out to your Sadleirs Logistics representative or Customer Service team:
- customerservice@sadleirs.com.au
- (08) 9333 2432
We thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
The Sadleirs Logistics Team
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Rail Network Disruption Due to Flooding – Update #1
Please be advised that sections of the national interstate rail network are currently closed due to flooding following recent rainfall.
Sadleirs Logistics remains operational, and our teams continue to receive, pick up and load freight as scheduled.
We will provide further information as it becomes available, with additional detail expected tomorrow.
For urgent enquiries, please contact your local Sadleirs Logistics representative or Customer Service team:
- customerservice@sadleirs.com.au
- (08) 9333 2432
We thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
The Sadleirs Logistics Team
