But instead of trains running from Birtinya to Maroochydore as promised, the government will now build an express bus system along a dedicated corridor.
He argued trackless trams were cheaper, quicker to roll out, and offered a more flexible solution to moving large crowds of people through built-up areas.
tage 1, worth $5.5 billion, is funded by the Queensland and Australian governments, with major construction expected to start in 2026 and be completed by 2032.
Work on the project is set to begin in 2026 that will provide quicker journeys and greater public transport access to the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane.
The state Opposition says it is committed to bringing a rail line to Maroochydore within eight years, but the state government insists that’s impossible.
Federal government funding for a high-speed rail line has been welcomed by the University of the Sunshine Coast, but academics say more needs to be […]
