The Balranald branch line was opened on 26 March 1926. The section from Moulamein to Balranald was closed in 1986. The bridge across Yanga Creek near Balranald was subsequently demolished to make way for a realignment of the Sturt Highway.[4] The sections of the line between Caldwell and Moulamein, and Barnes and Caldwell, were closed in 2006 and 2008 respectively.[5]
On 20 November 2024, about 4 km section of the line up to Centre Road level crossing at Barnes was reopened as a stub siding.[6]
