Yarra Ranges Council works closely with Yarra Valley Railway, including agreement regarding the sharing of facilities at the Yarra Glen Railway Station and keeping the option open for a tourist railway between Yarra Glen and Lilydale in the future. 

The existing railway tracks between Lilydale and Yarra Glen are in poor condition and will be removed to accommodate the trail. Extensive bridge and rail construction works will be required to accommodate any future rail provision along the corridor.