NSW border to Acacia Ridge rail upgrade underway

Friday, 23 October 2009

The modernisation of the interstate rail network continues, with work now underway on the significant upgrade of the line between the New South Wales border and the Brisbane suburb of Acacia Ridge.

The $55.8 million project, funded under the Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan, will replace existing timber sleepers with 105,000 new concrete sleepers, and is expected to support 120 jobs.

As well as the replacement of sleepers, the project will also involve the provision of narrow gauge access from Acacia Ridge to Bromelton, and from Bromelton to Glenapp, as well as the conversion of existing loops to dual gauge track.

The upgrade of the line north of the New South Wales border will improve the track's capacity and reduce transit times.

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