The last passenger train between Ararat and Portland was on 12 September 1981, operated by a DRC railcar.

[2] The platform and station building are still in place at Heywood, although in a disused condition.

Some of the former yard remains as unconnected broad gauge track, with power connections also provided to a work camp area.

The former goods shed was removed by October 1983,[3] and the through line was converted to standard gauge in 1995.

[5] Service was suspended on 11 April 1995, due to the standardisation of the Maroona – Portland line and is pending for standard gauge conversion.