 On 28 October 1892 a short branch to the Coal Creek coalfield was opened, connecting with the Outtrim line just south of Korumburra station.The Outtrim line was closed in two stages; on 4 September 1951 from Jumbunna to Outtrim, and on 1 October 1953 from Jumbunna to Korumburra.The closure came at a time when the Victorian government was closing many short branch lines throughout the state.