• North Coast Region
Location
North Coast Line between Beerburrum and Nambour
Timing
Planning is expected to be completed by 2025
Status
Planning

Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade, duplication study

The Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Duplication Study will investigate the long-term infrastructure and operational needs of the North Coast Line.

The department in partnership with the Australian Government, is progressing planning for the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Duplication Study.

This study will review the future demand on the North Coast Line between Beerburrum and Nambour, as well as consider services between Nambour and Gympie North. It will assess options to improve operations, efficiency, accessibility to rail services and meet future freight needs. It will also refine plans for future stages of the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Project beyond Stage 1.

Benefits

  • Improves safety
  • Increases capacity
  • Improves network efficiency
  • Improves flood immunity
  • Accessibility
  • Reduces travel time
  • Contributes to economy
  • Contributes to regional growth

Funding

The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments on an 80:20 split. Investment ID: 2295870

Total investment
$6.25 million
Australian Government
$5 million
Queensland Government
$1.25 million

Current status

Planning is underway to identify and protect future infrastructure needs on the North Coast Line over the next 30 years, to ensure future capacity is provided.

Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Duplication Study project location map

map showing location of Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Duplication Study
This map shows the location of the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Duplication Study project between Beerwah and Nambour including the consideration of services between Nambour and Gympie. The map also shows the project area for Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (Stage 1) from Beerburrum to Beerwah and the location of the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project from Beerwah to Maroochydore.

Last updated: 11 September 2024