Queensland Rail has warned the North Coast and West Moreton rail lines will be closed between September 12-30, with both lines set to receive major maintenance upgrades during the closure.
The tracks have been closed to ensure crews working on the maintenance have safe and uninterrupted access to the rail corridor.
The essential works include a number of different upgrades and initiatives, including works ranging from track reconditioning to rail bridge upgrades.
“The North Coast Line, which runs from Brisbane to Cairns, and the West Moreton System, which runs from Rosewood to Miles, are vital sections of our regional passenger and freight network,” Queensland Rail Head of Regional Scott Cornish says.
“Crews will be undertaking major upgrades across both lines including replacing old track and sleepers, upgrading rail bridges, maintaining signals and preparing the track for the summer season through rail welding to reduce track buckling.
“To ensure the safety of all workers and provide them with undisrupted and continuous access to the rail corridor, the lines are required to be closed to rail traffic while works are underway until the end of the month.”
Cornish says the timetable for the upgrades has been made in consultation with key freight partners.
“We care about the communities we serve and our freight partners,” Cornish continues.
“That’s why through consultation with freight partners we’ve aligned rail works with major maintenance closures across the Aurizon rail network and Cross River Rail sites, to deliver the most efficiency outcome while minimising impacts to supply chains and customers.”
For more details about the lines’ closures and impacts, click here.
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