Project info
The department is continuing to plan for a proposed passenger rail link between Salisbury and Beaudesert. The current stage of planning will further develop concepts to identify land requirements for the future corridor.
Long term regional planning by the Queensland Government has identified a need for additional public transport infrastructure to service this future growth area. We continue to work with local councils to ensure growing communities south-west of Brisbane are connected to services, employment and educational opportunities.
We sought community feedback in 2010 on a proposed alignment (PDF, 1.19 MB) for a future dual track passenger rail line between Salisbury and Beaudesert. The proposed alignment utilises existing rail corridors between Salisbury and Kagaru and between Veresdale and Beaudesert, with a new rail corridor connecting Kagaru and Veresdale. A total of 11 new passenger stations are proposed.
Planning for this project is progressing towards the identification and preservation of land required for a future rail corridor. The department is confirming corridor requirements and project staging in collaboration with local councils.
The Salisbury to Beaudesert Rail Corridor forms part of the Queensland Government's long term vision for the south-east Queensland rail network.
The South East Queensland Rail Horizon report (2016) identified the Cross River Rail project as a priority to provide the necessary capacity for an expansion of the rail network. Construction of both projects is subject to funding and state-wide priorities.
