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https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-could-drop-south-east-rail-plan-best-brisbane-suburbs-for-swapping-house-for-unit-gen-z-the-most-hard-working-cohort-20231116-p5ekjg.html?post=p55frw#p55frw

QuoteBrisbane rail disruptions will require more buses, trucks over summer

Work on the Cross River Rail network in January will cause major train disruptions, forcing more people onto buses and more freight onto trucks.

Extended closures are required to reconfigure tracks to allow Cross River Rail to bolster the network.

While buses will again be used to ferry passengers, Queensland Rail is having to build a new transfer facility at Pinkenba to limit intermodal freight disruptions. ...

^ still not showing on the Planned track closures - 12 month calendar at QR

https://www.queenslandrail.com.au/forcustomers/trackclosures/12monthcalendar

Interesting this is getting discussed now and frustrating yet typical lack of transparency from Translink, QR and of course CRT...

Caught a Cleveland line rail replacement service last weekend. The staff at the bus stop mentioned widespread closures, all day on weekdays starting in December once school holidays start...

^ Yo Cleveland line.  We have known about these closures since ( checks notes members only link    ) June 2023.

The lack of transparency is appalling but par for the course these days.

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Extended track closures December 2023 - January 2024  - lack of transparency

18th November 2023

Growing community disquiet concerning the major planned track closures December 2023 through to January 2024.

It was reported by the Brisbanetimes yesterday ( https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-could-drop-south-east-rail-plan-best-brisbane-suburbs-for-swapping-house-for-unit-gen-z-the-most-hard-working-cohort-20231116-p5ekjg.html?post=p55frw#p55frw ) that

" Work on the Cross River Rail network in January will cause major train disruptions, forcing more people onto buses and more freight onto trucks.

Extended closures are required to reconfigure tracks to allow Cross River Rail to bolster the network.

While buses will again be used to ferry passengers, Queensland Rail is having to build a new transfer facility at Pinkenba to limit intermodal freight disruptions.

"The track closures scheduled for January will allow Cross River Rail to undertake critical track and civil works between Bowen Hills and Albion, including flood mitigation works such as track raising which goes towards preventing future freight interruptions," a Queensland Rail spokeswoman said.

Marianne Kintzel from the Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association told 4BC on Thursday the disruptions could cause price hikes and food shortages in regional areas.

Kintzel said the Pinkenba workaround would only support 25 per cent of the freight and double the cost of transport. "

We have known about these closures since June 2023 but have respected confidentiality, but seems no point now that it is out in the public domain.

The Queensland Rail Planned track closures - 12 month calendar is not updated with the closures ( https://www.queenslandrail.com.au/forcustomers/trackclosures/12monthcalendar )

Reports have been received of staff handling rail replacement buses warning passengers of the significant closures coming up at the end of year.

Don't you think it is time the travelling public was shown some courtesy and properly informed of these very significant closures, and the impact on their travel?
Also Airtrain services will be significantly impacted as well.

It is little wonder people are becoming somewhat disillusioned with the lack of transparency from CRRDA, Translink and Queensland Rail. 
The period of the extended closures is a key travel period.  Timely notification is required so people can plan their travel, aware of the closures.

The lack of transparency is appalling, but par for the course these days it seems.

Robert Dow
Administration
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RAIL Back On Track https://backontrack.org

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^ was always going to get leaked. You think they would be proactive, nope!  Reactive  ... 

https://x.com/railbotforum/status/1725635136535109806?s=20

Quote from: ozbob on November 18, 2023, 07:01:13 AM^ was always going to get leaked. You think they would be proactive, nope!  Reactive  ... 

Thanks (yet again!) for drawing attention to this Bob. The lack of transparency just leads to more confusion and speculation - like I was told the closures would be from start of school holidays, presumably based on buses being contracted already?

They really don't learn do they...  

The announcements the other month on station closures for upgrades went fairly well because, well, they were actually announced!! And with decent consultation starting immediately. It's not that hard!!!

No worries CL.  Your comments were timely, coinciding with the BT short report yesterday.

Yes, the planned station closures has been handled well.

I understand why the Christmas/New Year northern  closures need to occur, we all do I guess, but they must let people know now exactly what is going on.

There is also the impact on freight services as well.

Forewarned is forearmed! 

The other concern I have is weather.  I hope there is not too much rain around during the closures.  It could present some issues if there is.

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1725957731851571500?s=20

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Re: Extended track closures December 2023 - January 2024 - lack of transparency

21st November 2023

Greetings,

Nary a response to the communication below.

The attitude of the Government,  and the public transport authorities is less than desirable.

We will be doing our best to get a much better public transport administration and network leading up to the 2024 Elections.

The wheels have fallen off the present one, in case you haven't noticed!

Keep well in your silos!

Regards
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track https://backontrack.org

Quote from: ozbob on November 18, 2023, 01:12:33 AMSent to all outlets:

Extended track closures December 2023 - January 2024  - lack of transparency

18th November 2023

Growing community disquiet concerning the major planned track closures December 2023 through to January 2024.

It was reported by the Brisbanetimes yesterday ( https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-could-drop-south-east-rail-plan-best-brisbane-suburbs-for-swapping-house-for-unit-gen-z-the-most-hard-working-cohort-20231116-p5ekjg.html?post=p55frw#p55frw ) that

" Work on the Cross River Rail network in January will cause major train disruptions, forcing more people onto buses and more freight onto trucks.

Extended closures are required to reconfigure tracks to allow Cross River Rail to bolster the network.

While buses will again be used to ferry passengers, Queensland Rail is having to build a new transfer facility at Pinkenba to limit intermodal freight disruptions.

"The track closures scheduled for January will allow Cross River Rail to undertake critical track and civil works between Bowen Hills and Albion, including flood mitigation works such as track raising which goes towards preventing future freight interruptions," a Queensland Rail spokeswoman said.

Marianne Kintzel from the Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association told 4BC on Thursday the disruptions could cause price hikes and food shortages in regional areas.

Kintzel said the Pinkenba workaround would only support 25 per cent of the freight and double the cost of transport. "

We have known about these closures since June 2023 but have respected confidentiality, but seems no point now that it is out in the public domain.

The Queensland Rail Planned track closures - 12 month calendar is not updated with the closures ( https://www.queenslandrail.com.au/forcustomers/trackclosures/12monthcalendar )

Reports have been received of staff handling rail replacement buses warning passengers of the significant closures coming up at the end of year.

Don't you think it is time the travelling public was shown some courtesy and properly informed of these very significant closures, and the impact on their travel?
Also Airtrain services will be significantly impacted as well.

It is little wonder people are becoming somewhat disillusioned with the lack of transparency from CRRDA, Translink and Queensland Rail. 
The period of the extended closures is a key travel period.  Timely notification is required so people can plan their travel, aware of the closures.

The lack of transparency is appalling, but par for the course these days it seems.

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track https://backontrack.org

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1726616249378255136?s=20

I understand there will be official information on the December 2023 / January 2024 closures next week.

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22nd November 2023

Re: Extended track closures December 2023 - January 2024 - lack of transparency

Good Morning,

Thanks to CRRDA reaching out yesterday and confirming that the public communications for this very complex track closure will be done next week.

It is a big one!  I hope the weather remains manageable during the closure period.

Regards as always,
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track https://backontrack.org

Quote from: ozbob on November 21, 2023, 00:25:28 AMSent to all outlets:

Re: Extended track closures December 2023 - January 2024 - lack of transparency

21st November 2023

Greetings,

Nary a response to the communication below.

The attitude of the Government,  and the public transport authorities is less than desirable.

We will be doing our best to get a much better public transport administration and network leading up to the 2024 Elections.

The wheels have fallen off the present one, in case you haven't noticed!

Keep well in your silos!

Regards
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track https://backontrack.org

Quote from: ozbob on November 18, 2023, 01:12:33 AMSent to all outlets:

Extended track closures December 2023 - January 2024  - lack of transparency

18th November 2023

Growing community disquiet concerning the major planned track closures December 2023 through to January 2024.

It was reported by the Brisbanetimes yesterday ( https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-could-drop-south-east-rail-plan-best-brisbane-suburbs-for-swapping-house-for-unit-gen-z-the-most-hard-working-cohort-20231116-p5ekjg.html?post=p55frw#p55frw ) that

" Work on the Cross River Rail network in January will cause major train disruptions, forcing more people onto buses and more freight onto trucks.

Extended closures are required to reconfigure tracks to allow Cross River Rail to bolster the network.

While buses will again be used to ferry passengers, Queensland Rail is having to build a new transfer facility at Pinkenba to limit intermodal freight disruptions.

"The track closures scheduled for January will allow Cross River Rail to undertake critical track and civil works between Bowen Hills and Albion, including flood mitigation works such as track raising which goes towards preventing future freight interruptions," a Queensland Rail spokeswoman said.

Marianne Kintzel from the Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association told 4BC on Thursday the disruptions could cause price hikes and food shortages in regional areas.

Kintzel said the Pinkenba workaround would only support 25 per cent of the freight and double the cost of transport. "

We have known about these closures since June 2023 but have respected confidentiality, but seems no point now that it is out in the public domain.

The Queensland Rail Planned track closures - 12 month calendar is not updated with the closures ( https://www.queenslandrail.com.au/forcustomers/trackclosures/12monthcalendar )

Reports have been received of staff handling rail replacement buses warning passengers of the significant closures coming up at the end of year.

Don't you think it is time the travelling public was shown some courtesy and properly informed of these very significant closures, and the impact on their travel?
Also Airtrain services will be significantly impacted as well.

It is little wonder people are becoming somewhat disillusioned with the lack of transparency from CRRDA, Translink and Queensland Rail. 
The period of the extended closures is a key travel period.  Timely notification is required so people can plan their travel, aware of the closures.

The lack of transparency is appalling, but par for the course these days it seems.

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track https://backontrack.org

This closure warrants its own thread.

There will be track closures from Saturday 23 December 2023 to Thursday 18 January 2024 to undertake crucial Cross River Rail construction works with all lines on the SEQ rail network impacted at different stages.

> https://crossriverrail.qld.gov.au/construction/travel-impacts/track-closures/

December to January extended possession

• These works require a 27-day extended track closure from 2am Saturday 23 December 2023 to 2am Friday 19
January 2024. Trains will resume service from the first trains on Friday 19 January 2024.

• Cross River Rail will be conducting works at Mayne Yard Balloon Loop and Albion realignment, Dutton Park, Yeerongpilly, Rocklea and Salisbury Station works and Yeerongpilly Junction.

• We have planned these works to occur during December and January as the network is usually less busy at this time.

• In addition to train impacts, there may be road and pedestrian disruptions, such as road closures, parking restrictionsin local streets, footpath changes, and increased construction traffic to support the ongoing works.

• The track closure will occur in ten stages across the closure period. All lines will experience altered timetables during the closure

Stages 1 - 5

Stages 6 to 10

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https://x.com/railbotforum/status/1728912246997471308?s=20

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/99242

Track closures in December and January for crucial Cross River Rail works

27th November 2023

Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services
The Honourable Mark Bailey

Extensive Cross River Rail works over quieter December and January period.

All train lines to experience changes to services at one time or another between 23 December and 18 January.

Plenty of alternative travel options available including rail replacement buses, with customers encouraged to allow extra travel time and plan journeys in advance.

Cross River Rail crews are preparing for one of their biggest operations yet with track closures and transport changes required from late December and then into January, to allow for critical works on the transformational project.

The track closures - taking place from 23 December 2023 until 18 January 2024 - will see all train lines on the SEQ rail network impacted at different stages.

The works will involve continuous intensive effort across multiple work sites to undertake substantial infrastructure works critical to Cross River Rail's completion, and will include track reconfigurations, tunnel portal works, accessibility upgrades to the stations between Dutton Park and Salisbury and track as well as civil works between Bowen Hills and Albion.

The nature of the work means that track closures are unavoidable and closed tracks also mean that the works can take place safely and efficiently within the rail corridor.

During the closures, there will be plenty of alternative transport options available, including replacement rail buses, and customers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and plan their journey before travelling.

A temporary road-to-rail transfer facility has also been built to ensure critical intermodal freight can continue to be transported to and from Brisbane.

The track closures end on Thursday January 18 with services returning to a regular timetable from first service on Friday 19 January 2024.

For more information about upcoming works and disruptions, visit Cross River Rail's Travel Checker.

To plan your journey in advance, download the MyTranslink app, visit www.translink.com.au or call 13 12 30.

The important works throughout December and January follow a road upgrade at the New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) Wulkuraka Depot, that will enable the delivery of onboard upgrades to the entire NGR fleet, and allow trains to operate on the Cross River Rail line

The NGR onboard upgrades to be fitted include:

European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2
Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and
Platform Screen Doors

These upgrades will be delivered in time for the start of services on the Cross River Rail infrastructure.

Quotes attributed to Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey:

"Cross River Rail will transform how we travel across South East Queensland in the future – but construction now does mean impacts to train services.

"Different tracks will need to close on different days from 23 December to 18 January, to allow for important Cross River Rail works, which will be critical to integrate the megaproject into the wider network and improve accessibility.

"While trains won't be able to operate across some parts of the network to ensure works can be carried out safely and efficiently, the works have been scheduled during the traditionally quieter December and January period to minimise impacts.

"However, we do know that some people will be affected, and we appreciate your patience while these important works are carried out.

"I'd also like to thank the hundreds of workers who will be delivering these works over the holiday period.

Quotes attributed to Cross River Rail CEO Graeme Newton:

"There is a huge scope of works including track realignments, raising tracks and signalling works.

"There will be plenty of accessibility improvements completed at several stations as well, including 45 tonnes of new overpass sections lifted into place at Dutton Park, installation of stairs and a lifts, and rubber fingers installed at Rocklea, that will reduce the gap between the train and platform.

"This is all critical work that requires continuous and intensive effort over a prolonged period of time in the rail corridor.

"We thank customers for their patience to allow this work to be completed safely and efficiently in the rail corridor.

Quotes attributed to Acting Head of Translink Peter Milward:

"There will be plenty of alternative transport arrangements available to get you where you need to be.

"You'll be able to catch express and all stop alternative transport services to get you to and from work or the airport

"There will be additional bus and train services on New Year's Eve, alternative travel options on Christmas Day and special event buses for the Brisbane International tennis event.

"We encourage you to consider your travel options, plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

"To plan your journey, download the MyTranslink app, visit translink.com.au or call 13 12 30.

Track closure stages (23 December 2023 – 18 January 2024)

Stage 1 (Saturday 23 December): Impacts inner city stations, and Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines.
Stage 2 (Sunday 24 – Tuesday 26 December): Impacts to Beenleigh, Gold Coast, Doomben, Airport, Shorncliffe, Sunshine Coast/Caboolture and Redcliffe Peninsula lines.
Stage 3 (Wednesday 27 – Friday 29 December): Impacts inner city stations, and Beenleigh, Gold Coast, Doomben, Airport, Shorncliffe, Sunshine Coast/Caboolture and Redcliffe Peninsula lines.
Stage 4 (Saturday 30 December): Impacts Beenleigh, Gold Coast, Doomben, Airport, Sunshine Coast/Caboolture, Shorncliffe and Redcliffe Peninsula lines.
Stage 5 (Sunday 31 December and Monday 1 January): Impacts to Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines.
Stage 6 & 8 (Tuesday 2 – Friday 5 January and Monday 8 – Friday 12 January): Impacts to Beenleigh, Gold Coast, Doomben, Airport, Shorncliffe, Sunshine Coast/Caboolture and Redcliffe Peninsula lines.
Stage 7 & 9 (Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 January and Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 January): Impacts to Beenleigh, Gold Coast, Doomben, Airport, Sunshine Coast/Caboolture, Shorncliffe and Redcliffe Peninsula.
Stage 10 (Monday 15 – Thursday 18 January): Impacts to Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines.

ENDS

https://x.com/railbotforum/status/1728925005533282645?s=20

Nothing re the closures on the Translink website yet   

Couriermail --> Brisbane track closures: Full list of Xmas train disruptions for Cross River Rail $

QuoteRail authorities are advising passengers to plan ahead and be aware of track closures from late next month, with the network to be impacted for four weeks as Cross River Rail crews prepare for critical works on the transformational project.

Works will involve infrastructure at multiple sites including track reconfigurations, tunnel portal works and accessibility upgrades to stations between Dutton Park and Salisbury.

Track closures will see all train lines on the South East Queensland network impacted at different stages between December 23 and January 18.

Authorities are planning alternative transport and replacement buses with rail services returning to a regular timetable from first service on January 19. ...

Quote from: ozbob on November 27, 2023, 10:04:11 AMNothing re the closures on the Translink website yet   

>> https://translink.com.au/service-updates/december-and-january-track-closures

Quote from: ozbob on November 27, 2023, 10:23:48 AM

Quote from: ozbob on November 27, 2023, 10:04:11 AMNothing re the closures on the Translink website yet   

>> https://translink.com.au/service-updates/december-and-january-track-closures

The links it leads to for the peak only express railbus routes don't work (returning sorry not found errors, not simply no services today which would be correct) 

https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/r618
https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/r619
https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/r620

The messaging seems to only emphasise trasnferring to these express services in the AM peak (prior to 9am) but nothing about what to do to in the PM peak returning? From the timetable list I think the advice is express from Roma Street to Northgate - which would be different to what people are being told in the morning from Northern lines, that is to change at Geebung...

And it also seems that Roma Street will be the 'city' stop, with no alternative stop for central? Probably sensible but again not communicated in the key messages...

ABC News --> South East Queensland train service closures for Christmas, New Year period

QuoteKey points:

The state government says the closures are needed for extensive Cross River Rail works

Translink says there will be "plenty" of alternative travel options during the track closures

Transport Minister Mark Bailey is thanking travellers in advance for their patience ...

QuoteThe links it leads to for the peak only express railbus routes don't work (returning sorry not found errors, not simply no services today which would be correct) 

https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/r618
https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/r619
https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/r620

What page are these links on thanks?

Quote from: ozbob on November 27, 2023, 22:54:07 PM

QuoteThe links it leads to for the peak only express railbus routes don't work (returning sorry not found errors, not simply no services today which would be correct) 

https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/r618
https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/r619
https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/r620

What page are these links on thanks?

They were on this page in the Railbus routes section. I see the table has been updated to remove links to any of the timetables now.

To be added back at a later date, I presume...

https://translink.com.au/updates/385811

Makes you wonder if they ever intended communicating this yet or whether it was prompted by RBOT's calls...

UNITY Alliance construction update Normanby rail corridor - December 2023 to January 2024

via email 28th November 2023

During December 2023 and January 2024, UNITY Alliance will continue works within the Normanby Rail corridor including track modifications, installation of mast foundations, overhead electrical structures, signalling equipment, cable routes and pits within the rail corridor.

Details of work

The following activities are scheduled to occur between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday during December 2023 and January 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting:

Removal of redundant structures within the rail corridor

Drainage construction and rail service installation around the Northern Portal

Earthworks and pavement construction around Bowen Bridge Road and the Northern Portal

Installation of mast foundations, overhead electrical structures, signalling equipment, cable routes and pits within the rail corridor

Surveying and investigating underground services, such as water, electricity and gas

Track work and maintenance. Installation of European Train Control Systems (ETCS) equipment including concrete foundations, equipment shelter and signalling radio mast within the rail corridor behind the Brisbane City Council Victoria Park Depot.

Out of hours work

Additional activities will occur outside the project's normal working hours, as outlined below.

At Spring Hill (in the Normanby rail corridor), and on night shift intermittently between 6:30pm and 6:30am throughout December 2023 and January 2024, the following will occur:

Concrete deliveries and pours

Installation of cable routes and pits within the rail corridor including pulling new cables in conduits

Minor earthworks to support signalling installation

Track work and maintenance.

At Spring Hill (in the Normanby rail corridor), and from 9:30am Monday 11 December to 2:00am Monday 18 December 2023, and between 2:00am Sunday 24 December 2023 to Sunday 21 January 2024, the following will occur:

Track removal, installation of new turnouts and track construction

Installation of mast foundations, overhead electrical structures, signalling equipment, cable routes and pits within the rail corridor

Earthworks, pavement construction and installation of drainage

Concrete deliveries and pours

Track work and maintenance.

We appreciate your ongoing patience during construction and will continue to update you as work progresses.

If you would like to speak with a member of the UNITY Alliance Project Team about these planned works, please contact 1800 010 875 or emailinfo@unityalliance.com.au anytime for more personalised consultation.

An accessible version of this works notice is available at the Cross River Rail website.

UNITY Alliance construction update Mayne Yard - December 2023 to January 2024

via email 28th November 2023

In December 2023 and January 2024, works will continue in the Mayne Yard stabling facility including earthworks, track modifications, removal of redundant structures, installation of foundations and new masts for overhead electrical wires.

Details of work

During December 2023 and January 2024, the following activities are scheduled to occur between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday, weather and construction conditions permitting:

Continue installation of inground services within Mayne Yard East

Earthworks for track raising north of the new rail bridge over Breakfast Creek

Commissioning of a new internal Queensland Rail pedestrian overpass within Mayne Yard East

Commence installation of fencing within Mayne Yard East

Continue construction of the new rail bridge over Breakfast Creek

Continue earthworks to construct new road and rail formation

Installation of foundations and masts for overhead electrical wires

Ongoing installation of cable routes and pits within the rail corridor

Decommissioning of redundant track, track reconstruction and maintenance.

Out of hours work

Additional activities will occur outside the project's normal working hours, as outlined below.

At Mayne Yard, Bowen Hills, intermittently between 6:30pm and 6:30am throughout December 2023 and January 2024,the following works will occur:

Concrete works including placement of formwork, steel fixing and concrete pours

Delivery of materials to site

Installation of conduits and pulling new cables

Track work and maintenance.

At Mayne Yard, Bowen Hills, intermittently between 9:30am Monday 11 December to 2:00am Monday 18 December 2023, and between 2:00am Sunday 24 December 2023 to Sunday 21 January 2024, the following works will occur:

Earthworks for track raising north of the new rail bridge over Breakfast Creek

Installation of overhead electrical structures, signalling equipment, cable routes and pits within the rail corridor

Decommissioning of redundant tracks and services

Breakfast Creek rail bridge construction

Test pitting and service location works

Track work and maintenance

We appreciate your ongoing patience during construction and will continue to update you as work progresses.

If you would like to speak with a member of the UNITY Alliance Project Team about these planned works, please contact 1800 010 875 or emailinfo@unityalliance.com.au anytime for more personalised consultation.

An accessible version of this works notice is available at the Cross River Rail website.

UNITY Alliance - Construction update Fairfield station - December 2023-January 2024

via email 28th November 2023

During December 2023 and January 2024, UNITY Alliance will continue rectification and finishing works around the Fairfield station precinct.

Details of work

The following activities are scheduled to occur between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday during December 2023 and January 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting:

Minor rectification works including services (e.g., electrical), patching, painting, sealing, concrete repairs, steel welding and fixing, other minor finishing activities on the pedestrian overpass, station platforms and buildings

Ongoing maintenance of landscaping.

Out of hours work

The following activities will occur outside the project's normal working hours, as outlined below.

Fairfield station and rail corridor between 6:30pm and 6:30am intermittently during December 2023 and January 2024, the following works will occur:

High pressure water cleaning on station platforms including the use of generators for cleaning equipment

Minor finishing activities within the rail corridor (e.g., electrical, concrete repairs, patching)

Station platform sealing and painting works

Cable service route installation including excavation, and installation of under track crossings for services (e.g., comms, electrical) in the rail corridor.

We appreciate your ongoing patience during construction and will continue to update you as work progresses

If you would like to speak with a member of the UNITY Alliance Project Team about these planned works, please contact 1800 010 875 or emailinfo@unityalliance.com.au anytime for more personalised consultation.

An accessible version of this works notice is available at the Cross River Railwebsite.

To be expected and nothing new regarding extended closures as per the previous years.

There is likely more to come especially as the quad works and the Beerburrum to Beerwah duplication ramps up over the next couple of years.

I was quite surprised they had done it in stages rather than a full month shutdown with replacement buses.

https://x.com/BOM_Qld/status/1730709410580725842?s=20

https://x.com/railbotforum/status/1731678851204297116?s=20

Disappointing that both Translink and Queensland Rail are not reminding all of these looming closures.

I am doing regular updates on social media, but you would think the paid staff of said agencies would be more proactive. 

Is morale fuked?  Probably ... all the signs are there.