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 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 project corridor.

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
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 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

Award of contract

The first two successful contractors to deliver works for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) project have been announced.

Martinus Degnan Joint Venture (JV) will start construction later this year on the new Loganlea station, relocating and upgrading the station to better connect customers to nearby health, education, and community services.

The $173.76 million project will see the station relocate to a new site directly opposite Logan Hospital, and closer to Loganlea TAFE and Loganlea State High School. Due to funding outcomes, TMR has reviewed the design, and will now provide an at-grade park 'n' ride at the new station, matching the current number of spaces available.

The current station will remain open while the new and improved Loganlea station is built.

Bielby Hull JV has been awarded the design and construct contract to deliver the Open Level Crossing Removal at Beenleigh Road, Kuraby. This is the first of five level crossing removals along the project corridor as part of the $5.75 billion LGC project, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments.

The proposed solution at Kuraby will build on the previous refined reference design for a new road over rail bridge and improved local access and walkability.

We'll will continue to work with Bielby Hull JV over the next three to six months to further develop the design solution at Bethania given the complexities at this location, including known flooding issues, ensuring local access and connections are maintained, and minimising impacts to important local community facilities.

We'll re-engage the community on the updated designs for the open level crossing removals in early 2025.

Contract award for the remaining LGC Rail package is expected in late 2024, subject to government approvals. Construction timeframes will be confirmed once contractors have been appointed.

We'll keep you updated as works progress along the broader Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project corridor.

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.