We are planning for future transport needs between Salisbury and Beaudesert.
The Salisbury to Beaudesert rail corridor is a key part of the Queensland Government's long-term vision for the South East Queensland rail network.
We have worked with the Australian Government’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts to plan for the long-term passenger and freight transport needs between Salisbury and Beaudesert.
On 29 November 2019, the Australian and Queensland governments signed the Inland Rail Bilateral Agreement enabling the delivery of Inland Rail in Queensland and the development of rail studies, including the Salisbury to Beaudesert Passenger Rail study, to enhance the benefits it offers the state.
The Australian and Queensland governments have jointly committed $20 million, under a 50:50 funding arrangement.
Investment ID 1487103
The Salisbury to Beaudesert rail corridor has been identified in various Queensland Government planning publications, including ShapingSEQ: South East Queensland Regional Plan 2023, the South East Queensland Regional Transport Plans 2021 and SEQ Rail Connect.
In 2017, Infrastructure Australia identified corridor preservation for the Salisbury to Beaudesert rail corridor as a priority initiative.
The Australian and Queensland governments have finalised initial business case activities through the completion of a Strategic Assessment of Service Requirements and Preliminary Evaluation under the Queensland Government’s Project Assessment Framework.
The Salisbury to Beaudesert Passenger Rail Summary Report outlines the key findings of investigations to date and next steps.
The Australian and Queensland governments are now considering the steps to progress the project to corridor protection. This would deliver the technical studies required to identify and confirm a preferred corridor suitable for protection. Community consultation on the identified corridor would occur in advance of formal protection.
Protection of the corridor, including community consultation, remains a high priority.
Last updated: 23 September 2024
Inland Rail is a 1,600km freight rail line that will connect Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
The project is being constructed by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) on behalf of the Australian Government. On 29 November 2019, the Australian and Queensland governments signed a Bilateral Agreement for Inland Rail which will enable the delivery of the project in Queensland.
