Feedback requested - Freight bypass options for the Citytrain network?

[ozbob]

It is becoming increasingly clear that in an ideal world the freight trains that pass through the suburban network be routed around Brisbane.

Some options would be a western bypass from north of Caboolture around to back of Ipswich, proposed southern freight rail corridor to Bromelton.  New line from standard gauge corridor to Gateway corridor to ports.

[Markus]

Just saw this post. Will comment as its important in "the big picture".
Yes, freight needs attention, however, I believe a solution would be best addressed AFTER a final alignment is found for the "North South Border railway".
i.e. North Star to its "final points North".

This urgent development may sway what alignment is best into BNE, & in fact through SEQ.
I find it amazing how long that the alignment decision has taken since, I believe continental rail is arguably one significant reason the U.S.A. became a powerhouse.
Easy, relatively quick access from one side of the continent to the other. Potentially significant strategically & Also, saves costs, saves lives.

My 2 cents worth is for a North South rail through Goondiwindi Northwards with a duplicated rail, (or space for future duplication) North of Toowoomba through Laidley to Jimboomba. The exact route negotiable, but in essence incl. T'mba as its a major city & re Laidley ish to Jimboomba minimises gradient, environment and uprooting of people.

[ozbob]