Fairfield station signalling system construction update - June and July 2024

During June and July 2024, UNITY Alliance will commence works to install European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment including a signalling radio mast and equipment shelter within the rail corridor at Fairfield station.

The introduction of ETCS will revolutionise Brisbane’s inner-city rail network. Already operating in cities and towns around the world, the well- proven signalling system will allow more trains to run more often. It will increase capacity and enhance safety on the rail network and facilitate the operation of trains in the Cross River Rail tunnels.

ETCS infrastructure has already been built on the Shorncliffe line with system testing underway. For more information on ETCS, visit the dedicated webpage.

 

Details of work

The following activities are scheduled to occur between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday during June and July 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting:

  • Installation of concrete foundations and slabs
  • Cable service relocation works including excavation, trenching and signalling pit installation
  • Installation of a signalling mast and equipment shelter (refer to map below) using a mobile crane on Equity Street
  • Ongoing maintenance of landscaping at the completed Fairfield Station.

The following activities will occur outside the project’s normal working hours, as outlined below.

At Fairfield station and in the rail corridor between 2:00am Saturday 1 June and 3:00am Monday 3 June 2024, the following works will occur:

  • Delivery of oversized materials (signalling mast and equipment shelter) via the Equity Street rail maintenance access gate under traffic control
  • Assembly of signalling equipment with the use of rattle guns and power tools.

At Fairfield station and in the rail corridor between 12:10am Saturday 15 June and 2:00am Monday 8 July 2024, the following works will occur:

  • Delivery of oversized materials (signalling mast and equipment shelter) via the Equity Street rail maintenance access gate under traffic control
  • The use vacuum trucks for excavation and concrete trucks for foundations and slabs
  • Installation of a signalling mast and equipment shelter using a mobile crane on Equity Street
  • Installation of cabling, CCTV and signalling equipment.

 

ETCS equipment locations and intermittent traffic changes June and July 2024

Map showing work areas, temporary traffic changes on Equity Street, Fairfield and pedestrian movements around works.

 

What to expect

During these works you will notice intermittent disruptions such as:

  • Intermittent temporary traffic changes on Equity Street between Cronin Street and Fanny Street. Access will be maintained to properties located within the road closure extents under traffic control guidance
  • Trucks, vacuum trucks, mobile cranes, concrete trucks, concrete pump trucks, concrete saws, grinders, small power tools, minor vibrating equipment, generators, and mobile lighting towers to light work areas at night
  • Changes around your local area such as construction vehicles, traffic management signs and personnel
  • Increased noise, vibration and dust associated with the use of heavy machinery and equipment.

We appreciate your patience during construction and will continue to update you as work progresses.

From Saturday 15 June to Sunday 7 July, there will be track closures and travel changes across the train network to undertake
crucial Cross River Rail and Queensland Rail works. There will be significant changes to train services on the Beenleigh and Gold
Coast lines over the 23-day period.

If you are planning to travel during this time, we encourage you to consider your travel options, plan ahead and allow extra travel time by using the links below:

If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form: