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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.

The rail line between Kuraby and Beenleigh is a key capacity bottleneck on the network, where trains share a single track in each direction. 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 unlock additional train services to address the high growth in travel demand between Brisbane and the Gold Coast and is a key investment to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The number of tracks will be increased from two to four between Kuraby and Beenleigh which doubles the capacity of the rail line and reduces waiting times at stations.

The project will also make it easier for customers to access high frequency rail services through station accessibility upgrades and improved walking and cycling connections, and improves safety and reduces traffic congestion for local communities through level crossing removals.

Key features

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail will deliver:

  • accessibility upgrades to stations at Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge, Kingston, Loganlea, Bethania, Edens Landing, Holmview, and Beenleigh
  • upgraded tracks, structures and rail systems between Kuraby station and Beenleigh station, providing 4 tracks through the 20km corridor
  • improved safety and reduced traffic congestion through level crossing removals at Kuraby, Woodridge, Bethania, Holmview and Beenleigh
  • better connected communities through modifications to the local road network and improved walking and cycling paths along the corridor
  • enabling works for European Train Control System (ETCS)
  • extension of the cattle siding at Holmview.

Project location

Map details the train line from Beenleigh to Kuraby
Description: Map of the project location. Train stations identified include Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge, Kingston, Loganlea, Bethania, Edens Landing, Holmview and Beenleigh. The map identifies 5 level crossings to be removed and a straightened section of track in the Trinder Park area. 

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail flythrough video

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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 

Design and preconstruction phase underway

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) project has reached another major milestone with award of the design and preconstruction contract for the major works package.

The ActivUs consortium, comprised of Acciona, CPB and UGL with SMEC and WSP, will form the LGC Rail Alliance with the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail.

The scope of works for the LGC Rail Package includes duplicating the number of rail tracks between Kuraby and Beenleigh from two to four, removing level crossings, modern station upgrades, and improving access and connectivity along the complex 20-kilometre project corridor.

The LGC Rail Alliance will now commence the design process and project planning activities, and undertake further site investigations.

The LGC Rail Alliance will also engage with the community and key stakeholders throughout 2025 to seek further feedback on the design and provide an update on future project activities.

This announcement of the preferred Proponent for the LGC Rail Package follows the contract award of the LGC Open Level Crossing Removal and the Loganlea Station Relocation project in September 2024.

Engagement summary now available

We gained valuable feedback from the community during engagement activities conducted in in November and December 2023 for Loganlea Station Relocation, as part of the Logan and Gold Coast (LSR) Faster Rail project. View the full summary of 2023 engagement.

9 Projects in Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail

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.

  • South Coast District
  • Planning
Artist impression of Beenleigh Train station showing carpark, pedestrian overpass and lift and stair access.

Bethania train station upgrade

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

  • South Coast District
  • Planning
Artist impression of the Bethania train station from street view.

Edens Landing train station upgrade

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

  • South Coast District
  • Planning
Artist impression of Edens Landing train station from street view showing the street level access with pedestrian bridge.

Holmview train station upgrade

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

  • South Coast District
  • Planning
Artist impression of the Holmview train station from street view looking at the new station entrance.

Kingston train station upgrade

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

  • South Coast District
  • Planning
Artist impression of the Kingston train station entrance at street level.

Kuraby train station upgrade

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

  • South Coast District
  • Planning
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.

Loganlea train station and park 'n' ride relocation

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

  • South Coast District
  • Construction
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.

Trinder Park train station upgrade

Trinder Park train station is being relocated further north to be more centrally located between the Kuraby and Woodridge train stations. The relocation will improve safety and network efficiency due to its new straightened section of the track.

  • South Coast District
  • Planning
Artist impression of proposed new Trinder Park station with the Translink logo and Trinder Park sign on the front. Image is looking from Alexander Street with people out the front of the new station building and a train pulled up at a platform.

Woodridge train station upgrade

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

  • South Coast District
  • Planning
Artist impression of the proposed upgraded Woodridge station with the Translink logo and Woodridge sign on the front. 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.

Last updated: 18 July 2025