{"id":9216,"date":"2024-02-07T07:41:40","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T21:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=115257"},"modified":"2024-02-07T07:41:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T21:41:40","slug":"tracks-reopen-after-extensive-closures-in-brisbane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=9216","title":{"rendered":"Tracks reopen after extensive closures in Brisbane"},"content":{"rendered":"

In what were the biggest track closures to date for Cross River Rail<\/a>, a huge amount of critical work was able to take place with approximately 500 workers involved on sites both north and south of the city.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Old tracks were removed and new tracks installed, track heights were raised, layouts were realigned and materials were delivered and installed over track paths as part of station rebuilds.<\/p>\n

Cross River Rail<\/a> Delivery Authority CEO Graeme Newton said the works could not have been completed safely or effectively while trains were operating.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe track closures have allowed crews to undertake an incredible amount of work safely and efficiently in the rail corridor,\u201d Newton said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the work was deliberately scheduled during the quietest time of the year, we do appreciate some people had to change how they got around during this time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thank everyone for their patience while this critical work was carried out.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you also to the roughly 500 workers who gave up time with loved ones during the festive period to ensure the works were a success.\u201d<\/p>\n

The works included the removal of 850 metres of \u201cballoon loop\u201d at Mayne Yard stabling facility, which has been seamlessly replaced by a new shunt neck to allow trains to switch lines and is already in use.<\/p>\n

The installation of the new shunt neck is a significant milestone for the structure of the South East Queensland rail network, with the previous balloon loop used to turn trains around on to other lines since the early 1900s.<\/p>\n

At Dutton Park, the final two sections of the station\u2019s pedestrian overpass were lifted into place.<\/p>\n

The segments weighed in at a combined 45 tonnes.<\/p>\n

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