Triplication NOW QUADRUPLICATION Corinda to Darra - Oxley precinct

[ButFli]

Interesting train of locos you have there Ozbob. How many locos in total?

[ozbob]

I was a bit slow, but I estimate 8 or 9.  It was a good effort, particularly with the 4000 class on the end!

[ozbob]

Well well, what do we have here?   

Spotted going home this evening ..







Photographs R Dow 13th January 2009

[ozbob]

Signs for the track closure this coming weekend were put out early.  Will the new platform be ready??



Photograph R Dow 14th January 2009

[ozbob]

Looks like Monday morning will be a big day!!



Sign  at Oxley this morning 15th January




Seats have been placed!   Track machine on the new track.







Photographs R Dow 14th and 15th January 2009

[ozbob]

Work is starting to get serious for the 4th line (the 'freight' line) as well.

Here a couple of pictures from platform 1 at Oxley.





Photographs R Dow 15th January 2009

[ozbob]

Today, 16th January is the last scheduled day for operation of down Citytrain  services on the present platform 2 road.

From Monday new track through platform 3.


Here are few photographs including the arrival earlier today of the 6.12am (EMU 11/21) Down service at Oxley.

Note the temporary fencing being put in place in some parts of platform 3.  There is much activity going on with the new platform, I noted a truck with roofing material arrive shortly before I left Oxley this morning.














Photographs R Dow 16th January 2009

[ozbob]

Late afternoon.  Roof starting to take shape.













Photographs R Dow 16th January 2009

[ozbob]

Connect!  Work has proceeded overnight at Oxley.








Ballast train in location platform 3 road






Platform 3 is being finished to a functional level for opening Monday morning






BBL and KBL buses are on the job!





Photographs R Dow 17th January 2009

[ozbob]

Some more updates around 11am.









Track vehicle being lifted for positioning for transport.



Photographs R Dow 17th January 2009

I noted the ballast train had moved forward and ballasting for the new connection underway around 1pm when I went past.

[ozbob]

Ballasting complete the ballast train returned on the UP line through Oxley 4.08pm, plenty of whistling for safety.




End of the old down, about 200 metres down past Oxley




End of the old down, UP from Oxley




Temporary signs and platform numbers have been put up on Platform 3



Photographs R Dow 17th January 2009

[ozbob]

Just had a look around at Oxley (6pm) still work going on track and platform.

The subway has had a thorough scrub and clean this afternoon too.  Thanks!

[ozbob]

Sunday morning, final touches to bring platform 3 ready for tomorrow proceeding.

Go card equipment in place.

Track looks ready.
















The points have been moved to the up to facilitate access for further track construction.











Photographs R Dow 18th January 2009

[ozbob]

11am, work proceeding around platform for access and so forth. 

Final adjustments to OHTLE




Digger travelling along the old down



Photograph R Dow 18th January 2009

[ozbob]

4pm.  The old down line is being removed.










West






Signs leaving subway, and in subway






Final touches being done to new platform





AVVM is still under wraps ...




Sleepers have been stacked down from the station






Looking down from station - old line removed.



Photographs R Dow 18th January 2009

[ozbob]

7pm

Ready ...







Good job Trackstar!

Photographs R Dow 18th January 2008

[ozbob]

Media Release 18 January 2009

SEQ:  The next Caboolture train will depart from platform 3 at Oxley in two minutes!

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport users has congratulated the Trackstar Alliance on the opening of the new additional platform (platform 3)  at Oxley railway station on the 19th January.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The Corinda to Darra track upgrade project is very significant in terms of the increased capacity that will result.  The present double line between Corinda and Darra is being upgraded to a four track railway (1).  An important milestone in this project is the opening of the new additional platform at Oxley tomorrow morning, the 19th of January."

"RAIL Back On Track members have followed this project closely as it is a rare opportunity to observe modern railway construction techniques at close hand (2). The residents along the railway have been very patient as the project does cause some disruptions and we would like to thank them on behalf of the community. The community engagement by Trackstar has been excellent."

"Platform 3, the new platform, will be finished off completely in the next few months.  The new platform will feature improved passenger information, platform length shelter, ticketing and go card  facilities,  a new footbridge and additional car parking for 70 vehicles. More bicycle lockers, improved security and landscaping will complete this very welcome addition to the Citytrain network."

"The upgrade of Darra railway station is soon to commence, and this will also be of great benefit. Darra is soon to be the junction station for the Richlands and eventually the Springfield railway line."

"Tomorrow morning is very significant in terms of improved transport outcomes for south-east Queensland.  The main western railway line is going to be a critical component for sustainable transport as rapid development proceeds at Springfield, Ripley Valley, Ipswich and beyond."

"Congratulations to all associated with the project on reaching this milestone.  We look forward to further excellent outcomes, as rail surges forward and provides a sustainable transport future for us all!"

Reference:

1.  http://www.qr.com.au/SEQIP/projects/Corinda/default.asp
2.  http://backontrack.org/mbs/index.php?topic=833.0

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

[ozbob]

Platform 3 Oxley opened as planned.  I caught the 5.03am service from Darra to Oxley, EMU10/19.


First morning first down service at the new platform.



EMU10 shortly after arrival.



Photographs R Dow 19th January 2009

[Derwan]

Is that still a covered AVVM that I see?  That'll cause all sorts of problems.

Looks like the signalling hasn't been completed yet either - with the big X on the signal at the end of the platform.

[ozbob]

The go card reader and AVVM are to be operational later today was advice received at Oxley this morning, this is a minor irritant.
Plenty of staff directing passengers as well.

The signalling is fine, that is for the new bi-directional signalling when the other lines completed.

Thanks for the interest radio  612 ABC Brisbane and Spencer Howson for the interview at 5.15am this morning 

The wet weather in November and December did impact on the new platform, it was time critical for the slew to have the platform functional.  There was a huge effort made over the weekend to make it so.  Thanks.

The next slew is scheduled for some time in February when up trains will switch from platform one to two.

Cheers
Bob

[ozbob]

I called into platform 3 on the way home this evening.  The go card device was functional, but the AVVM although on, was only accepting EFTPOS, no tickets or receipts. 

[ozbob]

Touched on ok this morning at Platform 3 Oxley. The AVVM is still not operable - no tickets or receipts.  Advice from Trackstar was that it would be looked at later today, all GOing well  ....

[ozbob]

Down coalie passes through Oxley early this morning ..



Photograph R Dow 20th January 2009

[ozbob]

Last evening (20th), the AVVM on platform 3 was showing No Notes, other than that appeared fully operational. 

[ozbob]

The AVVM on platform 3 was on full service this morning.

[ozbob]

Platform two track is going to redone from the base up.

Some views at Oxley this morning (22nd Jan).

Up coalie






Trackstar have put up plenty of signs, thanks!



Photographs R Dow 22nd January 2009

[ozbob]

Looking west from the Seventeen Mile Rocks bridge.  Trains running this weekend!









Photographs R Dow 24th January 2009

[ozbob]

This schematic drawing shows how the final layout will look like.

[ozbob]

7th May 2008 - just prior to commencement of works



25th January 2009 -  week after platform in use




Work proceeding for the 4th line.  Base well formed, looking in a down direction.





Photographs R Dow 7th May 2008 and 25th January 2009

[ozbob]

Looking down Ardoyne Road and the present entrance to platform 3, next to the bus stop.





Photographs R Dow 26th January 2009

[ozbob]

Not a great deal happening at Oxley at the moment.  Car park is progressing, hopefully the foot bridge will be finished off soon.

Road 2 is slowly being lifted.






Platform 2, deserted these days in the morning.




Work steadily progressing for the formation for the fourth line, looking down from platform 3.





Photographs R Dow 29th January 2009

[ozbob]

Looking in a down direction.  Road 2 partly lifted.







Photographs R Dow 31st January 2009

[ozbob]

The bus stop next to the Oxley railway station in Ardoyne Road has been relocated further west by about 30 metres or so.

Old bus stop



Photograph R Dow 26th January 2009


Location of the old stop






New bus stop





Photographs R Dow 1st February 2009

[ozbob]

Road 2 has been connected back in prior to further upgrade.

Looking up from the road bridge at Oxley. Photographs a bit grainy, dark.




Looking down from the road bridge at Oxley.




Photographs R Dow 2nd February 2009

[ozbob]

Bus stop



Some early morning views around Oxley











Photographs R Dow 3rd February 2009

[ozbob]

Looking UP from platform 2







Photographs R Dow 3rd February 2009

[ozbob]

An UP coalie passes through platform 1 road at Oxley.  This will be a rare event when the 4th line (freight line) is finished.



Photograph R Dow 4th February 2009

[ozbob]

Work has proceeded with replacing rail on the platform 2 road.  Some track vehicles platform 2.



Photograph R Dow 4th February 2009

[ozbob]

Oxley this morning (6th Feb) as work continues on the platform 2 road.













Photographs R Dow 6th February 2009

[ozbob]

Platform 3 is starting to take a more complete shape.










Track machines resting in platform 2 road




The very 'temporary' bus stop in Ardoyne Road





Photographs R Dow 7th February 2009