Installation of signalling infrastructure – August 2024
A world-class signalling system is being installed in South East Queensland as part of the Cross River Rail Project.
Overview
Already operating in cities around the world, the European Train Control System (ETCS) is an advanced digital signalling system.
Set to revolutionise rail, it will result in smart, safe and seamless travel – increasing capacity, efficiency and reliability, and ensuring continued safety of services.
For passengers, ETCS will mean less disruptions, less time waiting, and will improve the flow of real-time information so you’ll always know how the trains are running.
Details of work
Construction work will soon commence in your area to deliver the new railway signalling system. Work will be ongoing until late 2025. This will involve installing signalling equipment within the rail corridor on track and trackside, and on Queensland Rail land.
This work will include excavation, trenching, concreting, cabling works, and installing signalling equipment and equipment housing.
Most of this work will be undertaken during the day between Monday and Friday from 6.00am until 6.00pm.
Some activities will be undertaken outside normal construction hours when trains aren’t operational. Additional notification will be provided ahead of weekend or night works.
What to expect if you live alongside the rail corridor
Residents along the rail corridor may experience an increase in dust and noise associated with the use of machinery and equipment (including drill rig, excavator, vacuum truck, concrete truck, crane and construction vehicles).
To minimise impacts, environmental controls will manage noise and dust, and all workers will be briefed on key community and environmental considerations.
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Crew facilities
Please be advised that crew facilities will be set up from Monday, 19 August 2024 on Queensland Rail land, as per the maps below:
What to expect if you’re a rail customer
Cross River Rail won’t just transform Brisbane, it will transform the way we travel across South East Queensland. But building Cross River Rail means changes to travel and transport services during construction.
We encourage you to plan your journey ahead by using any of the links below:
If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form:
Further information
Please find below the fact sheet entitled Signalling for seamless and safe train travel providing information about the new railway signalling system and detailing how the technology and infrastructure works.