Queensland Rail is duplicating the final section of single track on the Gold Coast line, between Coomera and Helensvale stations.
The $163 million project will complete the 'missing link' on the Gold Coast line and deliver improvements to services for the Gold Coast, prior to the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Construction is well underway and the project is due for completion by late 2017, weather and construction conditions permitting.
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What is involved?
The Project involves duplication of the rail line between Coomera and Helensvale stations, including:
- Construction of eight rail bridges across waterways and roads along the corridor
- Construction of 8.2km of rail track, including overhead electrification system and signalling systems
- Construction of a maintenance access road adjacent to the new rail line
- Replacing approximately 3.8km of timber barrier fencing with concrete barriers.
Project benefits
The project will deliver a range of benefits for the Gold Coast and south-east Queensland, including:
- Increased peak hour capacity on the Gold Coast line, from six trains per hour to eight trains per hour
- Enabling the operation of eight trains per hour in each direction on the Gold Coast line during the Commonwealth Games
- Improved safety, efficiency and reliability of the network and a reduction in delays
- Increased capacity and reduced crowding on Gold Coast line services
- Reduced transport related impacts on the natural, cultural and built environments for the community
- Future capacity of up to 17 trains per hour, dependent on increased inner city capacity and rail corridor enhancements.
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Source: Queensland Rail
