ETCS will be rolled out in several stages starting with the Shorncliffe Line where work has already commenced and is expected to be operational in 2022. The project will involve ETCS equipment and technology being fitted to trains, on and alongside rail tracks, and within Queensland Rail’s Rail Management Centre followed by operational testing.
You may see an increase in construction personnel along the rail corridor and around stations.
During May and June, construction work will continue in the rail corridor at sites between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations, with signalling system testing now underway.
Cable hauling and equipment testing will be undertaken between Shorncliffe and Boondall stations from 2.00am Friday, 15 April until 2.00am Tuesday, 19 April (continuous works) and between 10.00pm and 4.00am each night from Tuesday, 19 April to Friday, 22 April.
Excavation works to prepare for the installation of cabling and signalling equipment will be undertaken between 6.00am and 5.00pm on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 February near Deagon station.
Signalling equipment is planned to be installed on Queensland Rail land in North Boondall. This will consist of a radio mast and antennas, hardware cabinets, cabling and equipment on and alongside the railway line. These will be built on concrete slabs and fenced to restrict access.
Hitachi Rail is installing a new world-class railway signalling system as part of the Cross River Rail Project and signalling equipment is planned to be installed on Queensland Rail land in Nudgee.
Works including excavation to prepare for cable installation will take place between 6am and 6pm on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 November 2021 near Deagon station.
Hitachi Rail is installing a new world-class railway signalling system as part of the Cross River Rail Project and signalling equipment is planned to be installed on Queensland Rail land in Sandgate.
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