Signalling work & system testing - September 2023
Construction work is nearing completion and system testing is continuing along the Shorncliffe Line to deliver Brisbane’s new railway signalling system as part of the Cross River Rail Project.
Details of work
During September, construction work will continue in the rail corridor at sites between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations. System testing will also be carried out.
Construction activities along the rail corridor will include equipment testing, modifications to on-track and trackside equipment, installation of equipment huts, and minor civil works including concreting.
To safely complete works, car park changes will be required at Curlew Street and Cobb Street car parks, Sandgate and at Deagon and North Boondall stations. Please see local signage for details.
Day works during September are scheduled between Monday and Friday from 6:00am until 6:00pm.
Some activities will be undertaken outside normal construction hours, as per the table below (weather and construction conditions permitting).
Between Banyo and Shorncliffe stations, and between 10:00pm and 5:00am each night from Sunday 3 to Thursday 7 September; and Monday 11 to Thursday 14 September, the following works will occur:
- Installation of on-track equipment.
Between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations, and between 2:00am on Saturday 9 to 11:59pm on Sunday 10 September, the following works will occur:
- System testing.
- No passenger trains will be operational. Alternative transport options will be available.
- Installation of trackside infrastructure at Deagon, North Boondall and Sandgate stations. Car park changes may be required at Deagon station and Peacock Street, North Boondall car parks to facilitate the use of a concrete truck and pump.
- Queensland Rail will be undertaking track works near Northgate station, using heavy machinery.
Between Bindha to Shorncliffe stations, and between 10:00pm and 4:00am each night from Sunday 17 to Thursday 21 September, the following works will occur:
- System testing.
- A test train will operate between Bindha and Shorncliffe.
- Traffic control will be in place at the Nudgee pedestrian crossing (city side of Nudgee station). Horns will sound as per normal operations.
Between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations, and between 2:00am on Saturday 30 to 2.00am on Tuesday 3 October, the following works will occur:
- System testing.
- Signals at level crossings may be activated more frequently than usual during testing.
- No passenger trains will be operational. Alternative transport options will be available.
- Queensland Rail will be undertaking track works near Northgate station, using heavy machinery
Queensland Rail will be undertaking works in the rail corridor throughout September near the Curlew Street end of the Cobb Street car park Sandgate. Car park changes will also be required.
Works locations
What to expect if you live alongside the rail corridor
Temporary changes to the Curlew Street and Cobb Street car parks, Sandgate and at Deagon station. See local signage for details.
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.
What to expect if you’re a rail customer
Residents along the rail corridor may see dust and hear noise associated with works (e.g. machinery, light vehicles and work personnel); and mobile lighting towers in work areas during night works.
All staff will be fully briefed about their community responsibilities in relation to minimising noise and disruption after hours.
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