The state government has invited locals and commuters to provide feedback on the proposed rail upgrades to the northern section of the Logan train lines as part of the $5.75 billion Faster Rail project.
Plans to change or upgrade stations, including Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge and Kingston, were last week and include major changes like the removal of level crossings at Trinder Park and Woodridge.
There are also plans to move Trinder Park station to the edge of Acacia Forest Park and relocate designated ‘park ‘n’ ride’ parking, to minimise environmental impacts and improve access to the station for pedestrians and motorists.
A new footbridge, lift, and stairs will be installed at the Kuraby station, and the Woodridge station will be elevated so it can be publicly accessed from the street level. New lifts, stairs and a dedicated parking section will also be built at the Woodridge station.
Tracks between Kuraby and Beenleigh, which stretches about 20km, will be doubled, which Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said would increase the capacity and improve the reliability of the train network.
“It will improve rail capacity on the network, result in safer and less congested roads with the removal of five level crossings, and provide modern accessible station precincts for commuters, as well as improved walking and cycling connections.
“It is great to be delivering another milestone for this project, and I encourage locals to be part of this generational infrastructure project by providing feedback as part of this consultation period.”
Feedback on the plans, which can be found on the Queensland Government website, can be given online or in person at one of several pop-up information sessions around the city and will be accepted until 19 December.
Have your say via yoursay-projects.tmr.qld.gov.au/logan-and-gold-coast-faster-rail.
The results of the feedback will be “shared with the community next year,” the state government said. The Faster Rail project is expected to cost the federal and state governments $5.75 billion.
