Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail

We're connecting our growing communities with more frequent and reliable train services between Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast.

South East Queensland (SEQ) has experienced significant growth over the last 2 decades. This growth is expected to continue with an extra 1.5 million people living in the region by 2036. To harness this growth and support our region's thriving communities we must keep evolving the rail network so that it plays a bigger role in moving people around SEQ.

To support our growing population and rail patronage demand between Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast, we need to double the number of Beenleigh and Gold Coast train services over the next 20 years.

The rail line between Kuraby and Beenleigh is a key capacity bottleneck on the network. Currently, trains between Kuraby and Beenleigh share a single track in each direction, limiting the number of peak services that can run. During peak periods, all-stop Beenleigh trains need to be held to one side to allow Gold Coast express trains to pass through.

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project will address this problem by doubling the number of tracks between Kuraby and Beenleigh to allow the free movement of both all-stops and express trains. The project will also upgrade stations to improve accessibility, remove 5 level crossings, improve park ‘n’ ride facilities and provide a new continuous active travel path connecting to stations along the 20km section of upgraded tracks.

Key features

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail will deliver:

double the capacity of the Gold Coast rail line and reduce waiting times at stations between Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast
approximately 20km of new tracks and rail systems between Kuraby station and Beenleigh station, increasing the corridor from 2 to 4 tracks
better connected communities through accessible upgrades at stations and dedicated active transport facilities and paths along the corridor
improved road network efficiency and reduced peak hour traffic congestion through intersection upgrades and level crossing removals at Kuraby, Woodridge, Bethania, Holmview, and Beenleigh
new train signalling technology between Salisbury and Varsity Lakes
extension of the cattle siding at Holmview.

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail flythrough video

Video Transcript

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The words Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail appear on the screen, over a map of South East Queensland.

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Orange markers identify Kuraby station and Beenleigh station on the map.

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A dark blue line traces the existing rail line and the location of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project corridor.

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A light blue line extends north and south showing the Gold Coast rail line and Cross River Rail project.

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Green boxes then appear which show the location of Brisbane, Logan, and the Gold Coast in relation to the project.

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An aerial map appears with a line travelling south along the existing rail line.

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A marker for Kuraby station appears and green shading shows the project footprint along the rail line.

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Markers on the map pick out nearby Kuraby State School, Wally Tate Park, the Gateway Motorway, Beenleigh Road Park and Beenleigh Road.

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A concept design for Kuraby station, which is modern and coloured white and beige. There are covered areas for shade.

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The building is supported by V shaped pillars and there is a lift and steps to the platform.

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A marker for Trinder Park station appears on an aerial map showing the local area.

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Green shading highlights the project footprint in the surrounding area

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and markers showing the nearby park ‘n’ ride, road over rail bridge and level crossing closure at Trinder Crossing.

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Markers show Woodridge North State School, Logan Metro Football Club, Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre and Trinder Park current station in relation to the project.

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A concept design for Trinder Park station, which is modern and coloured white and beige. There is a covered area to the right.

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The roof is supported by V shaped pillars with steps to the platform.

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A marker for Woodridge station appears on an aerial map showing the local area.

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Green shading highlights the project footprint in the surrounding area and the new park ‘n’ ride.

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Markers show the location of Railway Parade, Wembley Road, Woodridge State School,

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Logan City Council and Jacaranda Avenue in relation to the project footprint.

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A concept design for the new widened underpass at Woodridge station which is light, bright, and modern.

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A marker for Kingston station appears on an aerial map showing the local area.

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Green shading now shows the project footprint around the station.

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Markers show nearby Collin Park, Kingston Road, Mary Street, Kingston Butter Factory and Gould Adams Park

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A concept design for Kingston station, which is modern and coloured white and beige. There is a covered area to the right.

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The roof is supported by V shaped pillars with steps to the platform.

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A marker for Loganlea station appears on an aerial map showing the local area.

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Green shading shows the project footprint around the station.

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Markers show nearby Meadowbrook Shopping Centre, Loganlea current station, Logan Hospital, TAFE Qld Loganlea campus and Loganlea High School

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A concept design for the new Loganlea station which is modern and coloured grey and beige. There are covered areas for shade.

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The building is supported by vertical pillars with steps to the platform.

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A marker for Bethania station appears on an aerial map showing the local area.

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Green shading shows the project footprint around the station and the new park ‘n’ ride.

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Markers show nearby Bethania Aquatic Centre, Bethania Waters Shopping Centre, Station Road, Holzheimer Road and Bethania Lutheran Church.

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A concept design for the new Bethania station which is modern and coloured white and beige. There are covered areas to the right.

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The roof is supported by V shaped pillars with steps to the platform.

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A marker for Edens Landing station appears on an aerial map showing the local area.

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Green shading shows the project footprint.

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Markers show nearby Edens Landing Shopping Centre, Logan City Hawks Rugby Leagues Club and Edens Parkland.

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A concept design for the new Edens Landing station which is modern and coloured white and beige. There are covered areas for shade.

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The building is supported by V shaped pillars with steps to the platform.

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A marker for Holmview station appears on an aerial map showing the local area.

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Green shading shows the project footprint including the level crossing closure at Holmview

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road, the new park ‘n’ ride and the level crossing closure at Spanns Road.

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Markers show nearby Holmview Park, Holmview Road, the current Holmview station and Spanns Road level crossing.

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A concept design for the new Holmview station which is modern and coloured white and beige. There are covered areas for shade.

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The building is supported by V shaped pillars with steps to the platform.

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A marker for Beenleigh station appears on an aerial map showing the local area.

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Green shading shows the project footprint including the park ‘n’ ride.

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Markers show nearby Hammel Park Sporting Facilities, James Street, Beenleigh State School, Beenleigh Library,

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Beenleigh Town Square, George Street, the current Beenleigh station and the Beenleigh Marketplace.

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A concept design for the new Beenleigh station which is modern and coloured white and beige. There are covered areas for shade and a multi-story carpark.

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The building is supported by V shaped pillars. Lifts and stairs lead to the platforms.

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An aerial map shows the route of the rail line and stations included in the project.

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The words Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail appear on the screen along with the Australian Government logo and the Queensland Government logo.

Benefits

Improves network efficiency
Improves safety
Better road access
Reduces travel time
Contributes to regional growth
Increases capacity
Reduces peak hour congestion
Increases car parks
Contributes to economy
Better active transport

Funding

The Australian Government and Queensland Government are funding the project. Investment ID 2008163.

Funding figures updated December 2023 to reflect increased Australian Government and Queensland Government contributions.

Total investment: ^$5.75 billion

Australian Government: ^$2.875 billion

Queensland Government: ^$2.875 billion

Current status

In late 2023, we completed community engagement on the refined reference design for the project, as well as the detailed design for the Loganlea Station Relocation project.

The Contractor procurement process is progressing and in March 2024 we shortlisted parties to tender for the delivery of three packages of work:

Logan and Gold Coast Rail Package – will deliver the major rail works between Kuraby and Beenleigh including doubling the number tracks from two to four, station upgrades, three level crossing removals (at Woodridge, Holmview and Beenleigh), local road works and active transport connections.

Logan and Gold Coast Open Level Crossing Removals Package – will remove two level crossings at Beenleigh Road, Kuraby and Station Road, Bethania and replace with new road-over-rail bridges, improving safety and journey times for road and rail users.

Loganlea Station Relocation Project – will upgrade and relocate Loganlea station to better connect customers with nearby education, community and health services – particularly Logan Hospital.

We expect to award contracts in late 2024, subject to government approvals.

Construction timeframes will be confirmed once contractors have been appointed.

Field investigations

You might notice some field investigations being conducted at selected sites throughout the corridor. This information will help us understand more about the existing conditions and environment along the rail corridor.

If we need access to private property, we will contact the owners in advance to make suitable arrangements.

Project timeline

September to October 2021: Community engagement on business case
2022–2023: Further refinement of the reference design
August 2023: Procurement activities started
November to December 2023: Community engagement on refined reference design
March 2024: Potential contractors shortlisted
Late 2024: Expected contract awarded
2025: Expected start of construction

Additional information

Information for property owners

Property owners who have been informed they are directly impacted by this project may be eligible to apply for a strategic purchase of their property. A strategic purchase allows owners to voluntarily apply to sell their property to the department before the formal resumption process.

While there is no difference between the compensation assessment process of a strategic purchase and compulsory acquisition, a strategic purchase can provide property owners with more flexibility in the timing of the sale.

If you have been advised that your property is directly impacted by the project, you may be eligible to apply for a strategic purchase. Contact the project team to understand your eligibility and to apply.

We want to ensure that people interested in buying property in the area are also aware of the project. A Transport and Main Roads property search will show if there is a property requirement for the land. Potential owners can contact the project team with any questions.

Information for local business owners

We've been visiting local businesses along the project corridor to provide an update on the project and to gather information and feedback to inform future planning.

Local business owners are encouraged to register their details with us by contacting the project team on 1800 957 066 or by emailing LGC.Business@tmr.qld.gov.au.

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail location map

Map details the train line from Beenleigh to Kuraby — The project is located along the rail corridor from Kuraby station to Beenleigh station. In the background both the road network and the Logan River are shown. The map identifies the alignment of the tracks and shows stations including (from north to south) Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge, Kingston, Loganlea, Bethania, Edens Landing, Holmview and Beenleigh. The track alignment shows the curved section of track at the existing Trinder Park station location and where the new section of straightened track will run in its place. The map also shows the locations of five level crossings that will be removed as part of the project. These are located at Kuraby, Woodridge, Bethania and Holmview station in Beenleigh.

38 Projects in Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail

Barwon Highway (Talwood - Nindigully) Weengallon, pavement widening

Pavement widening on the Barwon Highway has been completed to improve road safety, reduce ongoing maintenance demand and provide a better driving experience for road users in the area.

Artist impression of Beenleigh Train station showing carpark, pedestrian overpass and lift and stair access.

Beenleigh train station upgrade

Beenleigh train station is a key transfer location between all-stops and express services on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast train lines.

Artist impression of the Bethania train station from street view.

Bethania train station upgrade

Bethania train station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.

Bruce Highway (Pine River - Cairns), Road Operations Improvements

This project will provide Intelligent Transport System infrastructure at various locations along the Bruce Highway between Pine River and Cairns.

Image showing construction on the new overpass at Eight Mile intersection in March 2022.

Cunningham Highway (Ipswich - Warwick), Eight Mile intersection upgrade

A major intersection upgrade to improve safety at the Cunningham and New England highways intersection is complete.

Cunningham Highway (Ipswich – Warwick), Tregony to Maryvale, improve safety and Cunningham Highway (Ipswich – Warwick), various locations, improve safety

The project involves investigating safety improvements to provide a better driving experience for all road users and reduce the risk of fatal and serious injury crashes.

Cunningham Highway (Warwick – Inglewood), improve safety

This project involves investigating safety improvements to provide a better driving experience for all road users and reduce the risk of fatal and serious injury crashes.

Artist impression of Edens Landing train station from street view showing the street level access with pedestrian bridge.

Edens Landing train station upgrade

Edens Landing station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.

Flood resilience works

The department is improving the flood immunity and resilience of the state-controlled road network at 27 priority sites.

Gatton-Helidon Road, pavement widening

Traffic flow and safety are being improved on Gatton-Helidon Road.

Gatton–Clifton Road Realignment Planning, Mount Whitestone

This planning project aims to identify a new permanent alignment for Gatton–Clifton Road to bypass a 400m section that is affected and at-risk from a large and slow-moving landslip at Mount Whitestone.

Gore Highway (Millmerran – Goondiwindi), Wyaga Creek, upgrade floodway

A new bridge at Wyaga Creek crossing on the Gore Highway will improve flood immunity, safety and efficiency on one of Queensland's most important transport links.

Gore Highway (Pittsworth - Millmerran), various locations, rehabilitate pavement

This project has trialled sustainable pavement systems and products to rehabilitate deteriorating sections of the Gore Highway.

Artist impression of the Holmview train station from street view looking at the new station entrance.

Holmview train station upgrade

Holmview train station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.

Artist impression of the Kingston train station entrance at street level.

Kingston train station upgrade

Kingston train station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience for the community.

Artist impression of how the upgraded Kuraby train station will look. The image shows the the new Kuraby entrance from street view with a train pulled into the station.

Kuraby train station upgrade

Kuraby station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience for the community.

Artist impression of the proposed upgraded Loganlea station. Image is looking from Station Road and shows the new wider underpass with people out the front of the new station building and trains pulled up at the platforms.

Loganlea train station and park 'n' ride relocation

We are relocating Loganlea train station and the park 'n' ride closer to Logan Hospital.

Murphys Creek Road ROcky Creek Bridge replacement project location map.

Murphys Creek Road, Rocky Creek Bridge, replace bridge

Rocky Creek Bridge was replaced to improve safety, traffic flow, flood immunity and efficiency.

Map of project location on the New England Highway (Ruthven Street) between James Street and Nelson Street in Toowoomba

New England Highway (Toowoomba - Warwick), high risk roads, improve safety

Construction is complete to improve safety on Ruthven Street in Toowoomba's south.

New England Highway (Toowoomba-Warwick) Hodgson Creek to Cambooya Connection Road – options analysis

This planning project involved investigating ways to improve safety and efficiency on the New England Highway between Hodgson Creek and the southern side of Cambooya Connection Road.

New England Highway (Toowoomba-Warwick) business cases

The planning projects investigated future infrastructure to improve safety and efficiency on the New England Highway, south of Toowoomba.

The map shows the locality of works completed to improve safety on the New England Highway between Stanthorpe and Ballandean. Solid dark blue lines indicate eight packages of work. Places included on the map from north to south include Stanthorpe, Glen Aplin and Ballandean. The maps also indicates the location of select roads that intersect with New England Highway including Texas Road, Wallangarra Road, Back Creek Road, Kerridges Road, Glen Aplin Drive, Sutton Lane, Fletcher Road and Eukey Road.

New England Highway (Warwick - Wallangarra), high risk roads, improve safety

The department has delivered pavement widening and resurfacing works to improve safety and freight efficiency on the New England Highway between Stanthorpe and Ballandean.