The onceinageneration project, the moreton bay rail link mbrl, is on track to open in mid2016. The package required several crews working concurrently to complete the seven new stations which included six overpasses, an additional stabling yard and approximately 6000m2 of askin insulated panels. The project team recently finished the first round of community consultation, and industry has had the chance to find out more about the link at the first official. Aug 31, 2016 the moreton bay rail link will open in the first week of october, the state government has announced. When completed the moreton bay rail link will deliver a 12. The moreton bay rail link is an inconstruction passenger line between petrie and kipparing on the redcliffe peninsula, north of brisbanes centre. In preparation for the lines opening in mid2016, queensland rail is currently undertaking a comprehensive testing program. The moreton bay rail link is set to transform the queensland region, providing a dedicated public transport link for one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Thiess was part of the trackstar team building the 12. The moreton bay rail link will open in the first week of october, the state government has announced. May 30, 2016 statement on moreton bay rail link project. The moreton bay rail link is well on the way to delivery, with significant progress made since the projects groundbreaking tripartite funding agreement was announced in july 2010.
Establish and implement a rail safety change management plan to manage the transfer of rail infrastructure manager from the constructor to queensland rail. Aug 05, 20 the longawaited moreton bay rail link is a step closer to construction with the announcement that thiess contractors will take on one of southeast queenslands largest infrastructure projects. On 30 may 2016, the queensland government announced 23 that the rail link had been delayed indefinitely from its original midlate 2016 opening period, due to signalling system faults that had been detected at petrie, where the new line met the. Testing and commissioning program in preparation for the lines opening, queensland rail has been undertaking comprehensive testing on the line. Jun 23, 2015 moreton bay rail link will have toilets on all stations 24 hour access to be decided view the full story nice to know they are building at 21st century railway. Second moreton bay rail link report into signalling systems. The head office and bus division offices are also located in brisbane. Public transport advocacy group rail back on track has welcomed news each and every station on the new moreton bay rail link will have public toilets. Aug 04, 2016 meadows consulting pty ltd successfully completed all survey support for the track construction on the moreton bay rail link project during 2015. Moreton bay rail link will have toilets on all stations. Access to the station and car park will be via a proposed new access road off anzac avenue and also via hercules road. The new rail service is expected to open mid 2016, delivering 650 train services a week, trains running every 612 minutes during morning and afternoon peak periods, express services, and a 55minute journey from kipparing to brisbane central station. Head to icn gateway to view the latest project information for moreton bay rail project. Animation and presentation by the project director for the use of the members of the ref inc and mbrl environmental mitigation workshop.
Stabling including train crew facilities for 10 sixcar trains in the vicinity of kippa. Preparatory rail works as part of the mbrl testing and. Statement on moreton bay rail link project the queensland. Mar 22, 2016 the rail line, jointly funded by both the federal and state governments, and the moreton bay regional council is expected to be operational by midyear. How to get a job on the moreton bay rail link project. This fly through animation showed the latest 3d design of the rail line with stations and bridges. The moreton bay rail link is a landmark project set to transform one of australias fastest growing urban areas. The moreton bay rail links koala habitat tree planting. Moreton bay rail links endoftheline station is located in kipparing. The redcliffe peninsula line formerly known as moreton bay rail link is a 12. The new rail line is scheduled for completion by late 2016. Meadows consulting pl was engaged by martinus rail pty ltd to assist with the construction of track on the mbrl project being managed by thiess pty ltd. Moreton bay rail link opening october 4 the couriermail.
The longawaited moreton bay rail link is a step closer to construction with the announcement that thiess contractors will take on one of southeast queenslands largest infrastructure projects. We are inviting all members of the community to celebrate the official opening of this critical piece of rail infrastructure on 3 october, with regular passenger services scheduled. Background paper appendix b arup transport networks and. The rtbu operates district offices in brisbane, townsville and rockhampton.
Its not hyperbole to describe the mbrl as a onceinageneration project, he said. The moreton bay rail link is a new, dedicated public transport corridor for one of the fastest growing regions in queensland. Caboolture commuters call for compensation during sixday rail line closure commuters on the caboolture train line have called on the queensland government to scrap fares when the service is closed for six days next month. Qclad were engaged by thiess to complete the roofing and cladding package for stations on the new moreton bay rail link project. News, alerts, videos and community information for the moreton region from the queensland police service. The moreton bay rail link project provides a dedicated public transport link for one of the fastest growing regions in queensland. The rail project could create opportunities for apprenticeships in queensland with federal member for petrie yvette dath stating that more than.
As the electrification works for the moreton bay rail link queensland, australia have finished, the 14 km double track link between lawnton and kipparing will go through signalling and track testing before it can be commissioned. Moreton bay rail link will have toilets on all stations 24 hour access to be decided. Meadows consulting pty ltd successfully completed all survey support for the track construction on the moreton bay rail link project during 2015. Mr hinchliffe said the moreton bay rail link had been first talked about in the late 19th century. The draft timetables for the new moreton bay rail link have been released and redcliffe residents are being urged to provide their feedback. The order was given by transport minister stirling hinchliff, after receiving advice about the signalling issues. Moreton bay rail link qld project details department of. The line will start at petrie railway station, on queensland rails north coast line, and will extend to the east, via new stations at kallangur, murrumba downs, mango hill, mango hill east. The electric train system will be shut between zillmere and caboolture for nearly a week in september to allow testing of the moreton bay rail link. Expert commercial advice for the extension of south east queenslands passenger rail network. The station will provide an integrated transport hub to service the local community.
The moreton bay rail link project, which was to be opened in mid2016, has been delayed indefinitely due to a serious signalling flaw that could have caused train crashes. This report identifies the occurrence of commonwealth andor state listed plants, animals and ecological communities and habitat occurring in the study zone. Moreton bay rail line feeder bus services north west rail. The moreton bay rail project project consists of the lawnton to petrie upgrade project and the moreton bay rail link which was a greenfield project extending from petrie station in the west of the moreton bay region to kipparing station in the east. Moreton bay rail link qld infrastructure and regional. The rail link will provide better access to jobs and services, both within and outside the moreton bay region, by improving connectivity to key employment and activity centres. This timetable will maximise the benefits for the greatest number of customers across the northern rail corridor and will allow queensland rail to service the moreton bay region with its existing train fleet. The rail line, jointly funded by both the federal and state governments, and the moreton bay regional council is expected to be operational by midyear. Moreton bay rail link update page 1 queensland forums.
Moreton bay rail link will have toilets on all stations 24. Commuters will have to wait longer to use the moreton bay rail link with. The onceinageneration project will transform the region, delivering. First station complete on moreton bay rail link rail express. Petrie to kipparing connection the shared pathway connects into the regions existing network at petrie station and runs parallel to the moreton bay rail line through to anzac avenue, kipparing refer over the. The travel time from kipparing to brisbanes cbd is expected to be 45 minutes, while the same journey takes more than one hour by car. Qr moreton bay rail construction design and management.
Thiess pty ltd was awarded the contract to design and build the project. Video and photographic evidence provided by the community and also. Moreton bay rail link corridor the project area was undertaken in 2007 to better understand the likely impacts of constructing the proposed rail link. The signalling flaw between the signalling system on the new moreton bay rail link and the rest of the citytrain network meant trains on the new moreton bay rail link could. Mbrl project delivered a new dual track passenger line from petrie to kipparing, a grade separated rail junction at petrie, and quadruplication of the north coast line between lawnton and petrie. As part of this testing phase, moreton bay residents will notice trains running on the line as queensland rail tests the track and signalling infrastructure for safety and performance. Three levels of government officialy signed on to the moreton bay rail link project today. Moreton bay rail link track work from 423 april 2016 the 14 kilometres of new track infrastructure for the moreton bay rail link mbrl has been completed.
Establish and implement an assurance and handover plan for queensland rail to perform sufficient due diligence of the construction and commissioning to allow acceptance of the asset. This week find out how to get a job on the moreton bay rail link project about the moreton bay rail link project. Redcliffe peninsula line, queensland railway technology. More than 375,000 people call the moreton bay region home, making it the third largest local government area in australia. The moreton bay rail links koala habitat tree planting project. Second moreton bay rail link report into signalling.
Testing and commissioning of the moreton bay rail link. Running line collision with worker involving passenger train t570, petrie, queensland on 29 may 2017. Petrie to kipparing connection the shared pathway connects into the regions existing network at petrie station and runs parallel to the moreton bay rail line. Major construction is underway and the rail line is planned to be operational by late 2016, weather permitting. Project delivery services, ppp and procurement strategy, contracting strategy expert. Moreton bay rail link preliminary overview youtube. The project, which was called the moreton bay rail link during development, but now is being called the redcliffe peninsula rail line, delivered 12. Thiess innovative and costeffective design provides a fully integrated transport solution that connects road and rail infrastructure to future proof this expanding area. To share information on a crime, call crime stoppers on 1800 333 000, or visit au. Pine rivers shire council prsc and redcliffe city council rcc.
Immediately following the accident, queensland rail qr proactively. The moreton bay rail project will deliver 14 km of new scooter, skateboard and inline skate users pram users. The moreton bay rail link is set to transform the region, providing a dedicated public transport link for one of the fastest growing areas in the country. The redcliffe peninsula line is a 12 km stretch of heavy gauge dualtrack railway between petrie and kipparing on the redcliffe peninsula. Dec 02, 2010 three levels of government officialy signed on to the moreton bay rail link project today. Moreton bay rail link is set to deliver a new heavy rail passenger line between petrie and kipparing, including 6 new stations at kallangur, murrumba downs, mango hill, mango hill. The project traverses the suburbs of petrie, kallangur, murrumba.
This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. Moreton bay rail link to open early october abc news. Video footage showed po1, po2, and po3 were in discussions together at the bonnet. The moreton bay rail link is funded jointly by the australian government, queensland government and moreton bay regional council. Moreton bay rail link community consultation report.
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