Pokataroo railway line

The Pokataroo railway line is a partially closed railway line in north-western NSW. It branches from the Walgett line at Burren Junction, and opened in 1906. The line is closed beyond Merrywinebone.

History
The line opened on 3 December 1906. In 1920, the line was cut for six weeks due to flooding. In 1927, a proposal was made to extend the line to Collarenebri, with a further extension to Augledool also proposed. These extensions were ultimately never constructed.

The section between Merrywinebone and Pokataroo was closed on 8th January 1974 after it was damaged by flood.

Services
Passenger services were withdrawn without replacement in 1974.

The line is primarily used for grain haulage with large grain loading facilities located at Merrywinebone and Rowena.

The line is controlled by John Holland Rail by train order working as part of the Country Rail Network.