Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project moves ahead

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project will be independently certified by Jacobs and Arcadis, which are working together as the AJJV joint venture.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Appointed by Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads as project independent certifier, AJJV will monitor quality and compliance throughout the design and construction phases, as reported by Railway Technology.

Scope of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project

The faster rail initiative serves as a rail capacity upgrade between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, aimed at improving service reliability on this heavily used commuter corridor, as outlined on the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads project page.

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A core element of the scheme is the expansion of the line between Kuraby and Beenleigh from two to four tracks along a 20 km section. Today, trains in both directions must share a single track over this stretch, creating a bottleneck that can cause delays during peak periods when all-stop Beenleigh services wait for express trains to pass.

The works package includes substantial upgrades to tracks, supporting structures and rail systems, alongside improvements at a series of stations on the Brisbane–Gold Coast rail corridor. Stations scheduled for enhancement are Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge, Kingston, Loganlea, Bethania, Edens Landing, Holmview and Beenleigh.

Safety and local traffic conditions are another key focus of the track quadrupling between Kuraby and Beenleigh. The project provides for the removal of five level crossings at Kuraby, Woodridge, Bethania, Holmview and Beenleigh, with level crossing removal expected to tackle safety concerns and ease congestion on surrounding roads. In parallel, the scheme will deliver better walking and cycling connections to stations and adjustments to the local road network to improve community connectivity. Further scope items include enabling works for the European Train Control System and the extension of the cattle siding at Holmview.

AJJV role and benefits for South East Queensland

Jacobs executive vice president Keith Lawson noted that being selected for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project reflects the confidence placed in Jacobs and AJJV to deliver complex, high-impact infrastructure that brings lasting benefits to the community. He underlined that the joint venture’s role as independent certifier is intended to help support a more connected, resilient and future-ready rail network for South East Queensland.

Arcadis project and programme management business leader Michael Downing described the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project as a landmark investment for South East Queensland and highlighted AJJV’s pride in contributing its expertise.

He stressed that the venture demonstrates a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability and delivering strong outcomes for both clients and communities.

Downing also pointed out that, as a key investment to support the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Brisbane–Gold Coast rail corridor upgrade is intended to align with the vision for a more efficient, future-ready rail network, as previously covered by Railway Supply.

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