Cross River Rail Project

[aldonius]

Random question: do we know what the line speed is for the tunnel? The number I have in my head is 80 km/h but it could be made up!

[ozbob]

Random question: do we know what the line speed is for the tunnel? The number I have in my head is 80 km/h but it could be made up!

^ My understanding is the design speed is 80km/h max with some sections 60km/h and 50km/h.

(see p. 85 https://cabinet.qld.gov.au/documents/2017/Aug/CRRBusCase/Attachments/BusinessCase.pdf )

[ozbob]

[ozbob]

The Final escalator has been installed at the new Woolloongabba Station as part of Cross River Rail 😎✅💪

Posted by Bart Mellish MP on Tuesday 2 July 2024

[aldonius]

Rocklea is open now, per CRR FB post

[ozbob]

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Brisbane's first underground train to be tested before Christmas $

The first Brisbane train to run in an underground tunnel will be tested "before Christmas" on the new Cross River Rail line 27 metres below Roma Street.

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority chief executive Graeme Newton revealed Queensland's new NGR trains would get practice runs on the underground tracks after detailed engineering and safety examinations.

"It will be in the second half of 2024; before Christmas, I'd expect," Newton said during an exclusive tour of the new underground stations as the final fit-outs take shape. ...

[verbatim9]

From observations, it looks like they will be commissioning the above ground track from Normanby to Bowen Hills via the new Ekka station soon.

[verbatim9]

Progress update for the Exhibition Station at Bowen Hills, 14 July 2024

[verbatim9]

^^Electrification looks complete and most of the platform signage is up as well. Although there seems a lot to do still on the platform flooring and the underpass, as well as the lifts and stairs.

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> CFMEU workers protesting at access to Cross River Rail sites as protests threaten to explode $

More than one 100 construction workers are striking at the access to one of Brisbane's major Cross River Rail sites, marking the latest instalment of tense CFMEU protests in the city.

About 150 tradies are outside the entry to the Roma St entrance of the Brisbane City Cross River Rail site after gathering around 6.30am.

Workers are also protesting at Albert St, Woolloongabba, Boggo Rd and the Exhibition Station sites, with many holding flags and banners. ...

[nathandavid88]

^^ Given what has happened in Victoria, I would have thought that the CFMEU might have been better off laying low for a month or two...

[ozbob]

^^ Given what has happened in Victoria, I would have thought that the CFMEU might have been better off laying low for a month or two...

Indeed,  QLD Politics > https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?msg=285632

[ozbob]

Queensland Parliament

https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/tableOffice/questionsAnswers/2024/777-2024.pdf

Question on Notice
No. 777
Asked on 12 June 2024

MR D ZANOW ASKED MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS AND MINISTER FOR
DIGITAL SERVICES (HON B MELLISH)

QUESTION:

With reference to the $348,000 contract awarded to More than Ideas Pty Ltd for professional
services for a review of the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority organisation structure—
Will the Minister advise (a) the reason for the restructure, (b) why internal expertise cannot be
used for planning the restructure and (c) when the restructure is due to occur?

ANSWER:

I thank the Member for Ipswich West for the question.

(a) I am advised that the review was essential to understand the evolving needs of the Cross
River Rail Delivery Authority's (Delivery Authority) operating model as the project
transitioned from major construction to the integration, testing, assurance and
commissioning phases.

(b) I am further advised that as a result, the Delivery Authority sought additional external
expertise with the skills, experience, and knowledge required for this task. The specialised
resources needed for organisational reviews are not typically employed by the Delivery
Authority as it is primarily focused on business-as-usual activities.

(c) This adjustment to the Delivery Authority's operating model occurred in the last quarter of
2023.

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Milestone Brisbane underground rail test cancelled amid union tensions $

The milestone first test of a train travelling 27 metres under Brisbane as part of Queensland's biggest infrastructure project has been cancelled amid industrial action.

CPB, the major contractor on Brisbane's $6.3 billion Cross River Rail project, planned this weekend to test a train on the underground rail line.

The train was due to enter the northern portal, near the RNA Exhibition Grounds, and travel to the underground Roma Street station platform. ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1816143795085611428

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Cross River Rail time frame blows out further, secret documents reveal $

Numerous milestones in the Queensland government's multibillion-dollar Cross River Rail project have been missed and pushed back by months, internal documents have revealed.

It comes as the state government and the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority says the 10.2km underground rail line will be open for commuters some time in 2026, a departure from last year's assurance by the transport minister it would happen in the first quarter of 2026.  ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1817937013284421823

[ozbob]

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/qld-politics/budget-estimates-energy-minister-to-be-grilled-on-callide-pumped-hydro-plans/live-coverage/b3e5cefee04b03100a1c84a4f342a530

Ekka station shut in major blow for annual showgoers

Ongoing CFMEU protests at Cross River Rail sites have forced thousands of Queenslanders to bypass the Ekka train station to get to the annual show for the second year in a row.

A Cross River Rail Delivery Authority spokesman confirmed the new Exhibition Train Station cannot be opened temporarily for this year's Ekka.

"While this news will no doubt be disappointing to Ekka goers, the recommendation was made with safety front of mind," a spokesman said.

"Recent and ongoing interruptions to work schedules at the Exhibition site have seen 11 of 15 possible workdays lost between 16 and 30 July, and the remaining four partially impacted.

"This has meant that work was unable to be completed to ensure proper safety certification could be achieved prior to the event." ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1818310442697347214

[Banksia]

Random question: I assume that when Cross River Rail opens, there will be no change in the NSW Sydney - Brisbane XPT train arrival times because the tunnel is from Dutton Park?

[aldonius]

XPT services should be largely unaffected by CRR yeah. There might be minor adjustments I suppose, just because the rhythm of the Beenleigh and Gold Coast services will probably change a bit.

[Banksia]

What are the changes from Salisbury to Dutton Parks affecting? https://crossriverrail.qld.gov.au/stations-routes/salisbury-to-fairfield-line/ Are these only station upgrades, and additional platforms as written in the article? Was there a track with no platforms on it for freight or Gold Coast trains? EDIT: Or just another platform like how Central station has 6 platforms with 4 tracks in the CBD tunnel.

[verbatim9]

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/qld-politics/budget-estimates-energy-minister-to-be-grilled-on-callide-pumped-hydro-plans/live-coverage/b3e5cefee04b03100a1c84a4f342a530

Ekka station shut in major blow for annual showgoers

Ongoing CFMEU protests at Cross River Rail sites have forced thousands of Queenslanders to bypass the Ekka train station to get to the annual show for the second year in a row.

A Cross River Rail Delivery Authority spokesman confirmed the new Exhibition Train Station cannot be opened temporarily for this year's Ekka.

"While this news will no doubt be disappointing to Ekka goers, the recommendation was made with safety front of mind," a spokesman said.

"Recent and ongoing interruptions to work schedules at the Exhibition site have seen 11 of 15 possible workdays lost between 16 and 30 July, and the remaining four partially impacted.

"This has meant that work was unable to be completed to ensure proper safety certification could be achieved prior to the event." ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1818310442697347214

When I took those pics a few weeks ago it looked like they had a lot to do then. Chuck in the two lots of union picketing and the recent fire there at the site office, it didn't look promising to be operational by the Ekka this year.

Despite the station not opening I was quite adamant that the tracks would be commissioned.

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> 'Not that simple': Miles says don't blame union for Ekka inconvenience $

Premier Steven Miles has hosed down criticism of the CFMEU for delaying the reopening of Brisbane's Ekka train station, saying it was "not that simple" to lay all the blame on the militant construction union.

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority this week announced Exhibition station would not be temporarily reopened as planned for the iconic annual show after too many work days had been lost to strike action, and safety works couldn't be completed.

Asked on Wednesday if the CFMEU was to blame for the delay, Mr Miles told said, "It's not that simple.

"But I am disappointed that the Exhibition station can't be open in time for this year's Ekka as we always do.

"I understand that because of those delays, there were safety concerns around the time frame. ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1818639178126836193

[ozbob]

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1818861929110421658

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes: Here, we take you on a train journey in 2026, and also look beneath the streets of Brisbane to see how the city's first underground stations are taking shape.

> https://www.facebook.com/reel/858303552314927

[ozbob]

Track to the future 🤖⚡🚇 See that tunnel there? That is the entry to a new second rail path under the Brisbane CBD that will transform the way we travel across the whole of SEQ. How exciting is that?🚆🥳

Posted by Cross River Rail on Monday 26 August 2024

[ozbob]

Right now our underground stations are beginning to rise out of the ground ⬆️🚉 but check out the images below for a few different angles on just how good they'll look once their finished ✨

Posted by Cross River Rail on Thursday 29 August 2024

[ozbob]

Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

A new shared pedestrian and cycle bridge which will link the new Boggo Road station and Park Road station over the rail corridor to the Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct and South-East Busway is being built by Cross River Rail.



R Dow 2 September 2024

[ozbob]

Sorry the old Taylor can't come to the phone right now... 📞 If you haven't been to the Roma Street subway recently,...

Posted by Cross River Rail on Thursday 12 September 2024

[ozbob]

https://x.com/brisbanetimes/status/1836301151320650024

[ozbob]

[ozbob]

September recap 📸 Check out the gallery to see how our above ground stations are track-ing 🚉🛤�

Posted by Cross River Rail on Wednesday 9 October 2024

[ozbob]

Via email 14th October 2024

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On Monday 21 October 2024, Queensland Rail and Translink in collaboration with UNITY Alliance will reopen Dutton Park station.

Thank you for your ongoing patience during the accessibility rebuild of Dutton Park station. The station will reopen on Monday 21 October, with construction works expected to continue until late-2025.

When the station reopens, access to station platforms 1 and 2 will be via stairs and lifts accessible from the Annerley Road and Noble Street station entries..

Due to design changes, construction of the kiss 'n' ride, accessible parking, secure bicycle storage and footpaths on Kent Street will continue into late-2025.

Opening day station features

From opening day many of the station's new features will be open for commuters including:

New accessible station entry points on Noble Street and Annerley Road including shade canopies, seating, drinking fountains and footpaths

Two new high-level platforms

Improved wayfinding and tactile indicators along the primary paths of travel and auditory information

An overpass providing connectivity between Noble Street and Annerley Road including one through-lift and a staircase to each platform
 
Station buildings including ticket office, staff facilities and an accessible public toilet
 
Bus stop connection at the Noble Street entry.
 
For customers requiring accessible parking, kiss 'n' ride or secure bicycle storage please continue to use neighbouring stations at Boggo Road/Park Road or Fairfield.

[paulg]

A few pics from Dutton Park Station which opened this morning: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fqnWUkdc3wk7uywt7

[ozbob]

^ thanks 👍

[ozbob]

Views from above ✈️☁️ Check out this birds eye view of some of the underground station sites plus find out about some of the latest works happening on site 🏗�

Posted by Cross River Rail on Thursday 24 October 2024

[ozbob]

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1850677431050408269?t=bDNdNWdYqpdOTXeu_xo98Q&s=19

[ozbob]

Check out how Boggo Road station is progressing 👀 Check out also how the new underground station will connect...

Posted by Cross River Rail on Wednesday 30 October 2024

[ozbob]

Do you think the new Crisafulli LNP Government will rename CRR the ' Elizabeth Line ' after our departed Queen?

After all, it was one of their earlier commitments 

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The true Elizabeth Line

Elizabeth Line --> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_line

[Jonno]

With His Royal Highness King Charles III station on Albert St!!

[ozbob]

^ in a jurisdiction that thinks bus rapid transit is a ' Metro ',

and that Cross River Rail is up to the ' Elizabeth Line ', anything is possible