BY IAN CROUCH
Repair crews have worked around the clock to restore limited rail services on the Hunter Valley line.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation says getting coal trains up running again has been the priority to ensure delivery to power stations, with the first trains resuming on Thursday night and more expected on Friday.
As part of the graduated return, grain and goods trains are expected to return over the weekend while the corporation continues monitoring track conditions.
They'll keep the community informed as work continues to restore passenger services as soon as possible.
