• Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
  • Status In planning
  • Transport mode Rail
  • Estimated project cost $5,750,155,272
  • Australian Government contribution $2,875,078,000
  • Local Council/Shire Brisbane City Council,Logan City Council
  • State QLD

Project description

This project will upgrade the 19km section of passenger rail between Kuraby and Beenleigh. It will double capacity from two to four tracks; realign tracks to improve travel times; install European Train Control System signalling; upgrade and relocate stations; deliver new park ‘n’ ride capacity; improve safety by removing five level crossings; and invest in interconnected network upgrades to make it easier and safer to walk, cycle and drive to and from stations.

Benefits

The project is expected to deliver:
Improved network efficiency and reliability
Reduced road congestion
Improved travel times
Improved safety
Improved connectivity between people, jobs and services
Supporting a more integrated and effective transport system.

Funding

The Australian Government has commitment $2.875 billion towards this project.

Timetable

Delivery timeframes will be determined in consultation with Queensland Government.

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