April 3 (Reuters) - Aurizon Holdings Ltd AZJ.AX
* Blackwater System is expected to open again by end of this week, subject to assessment as flood levels recede
* Blackwater System was closed to rail traffic at 2100hrs on Wednesday (29 March 2017) due to localised flooding
* As a result of cyclone debbie,localised flooding, co mobilised all available crews,resources over recent days to inspect & commence repairs
* Cost of repairing rail infrastructure & loss of network revenue expected to be recovered as part of established regulatory process with authority
* Temporary closure of coal systems will have negative impact on FY2017 volumes & earnings
* "It is too early to assess whether there will be a change to Aurizon's FY2017 volume and EBIT guidance"
* There will be a change in timing of when income is received and costs are incurred which is likely to a negative impact on FY2017 network earnings
* Temporary closure of coal systems will have a "negative impact on FY2017 volumes and earnings"
* Newlands System is expected to re-open in next 2-3 weeks Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: AZJ.AX