Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail

The rail line between Kuraby and Beenleigh is a key capacity bottleneck on the network, where trains share a single track in each direction. During peak periods, all-stop Beenleigh trains need to be held to one side to allow Gold Coast express trains to pass through.

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project will unlock additional train services to address the high growth in travel demand between Brisbane and the Gold Coast and is a key investment to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The number of tracks will be increased from two to four between Kuraby and Beenleigh which doubles the capacity of the rail line and reduces waiting times at stations.

The project will also make it easier for customers to access high frequency rail services through station accessibility upgrades and improved walking and cycling connections, and improves safety and reduces traffic congestion for local communities through level crossing removals.

Key features

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail will deliver:

  • accessibility upgrades to stations at KurabyTrinder ParkWoodridgeKingstonLoganleaBethaniaEdens LandingHolmview, and Beenleigh
  • upgraded tracks, structures and rail systems between Kuraby station and Beenleigh station, providing 4 tracks through the 20km corridor
  • improved safety and reduced traffic congestion through level crossing removals at Kuraby, Woodridge, Bethania, Holmview and Beenleigh
  • better connected communities through modifications to the local road network and improved walking and cycling paths along the corridor
  • enabling works for European Train Control System (ETCS)
  • extension of the cattle siding at Holmview.

Project location

Description: Map of the project location. Train stations identified include Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge, Kingston, Loganlea, Bethania, Edens Landing, Holmview and Beenleigh. The map identifies 5 level crossings to be removed and a straightened section of track in the Trinder Park area. 

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