New trials have been conducted at Queensland’s new Mayne Yard train depot, with the first trains testing out the facility ahead of the opening of the Cross River Rail.
The new facility will improve the stabling capacity of Queensland’s rail infrastructure and will allow 17 six-car trains to be stabled on site. This will bring the sites total stabling capacity to 66 six-car trains.
On top of the project forming part of the Cross River Rail’s delivery, the facility will also support future investment including the Beerburrum to Nambour and Kuraby to Beenleigh upgrades.
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Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the facility is the first step in preparation for a pipeline of rail investment throughout Queensland.
“This is a really significant milestone for Queensland’s rail revolution,” Bailey said. “This stabling yard will eventually house some of the 65 new trains being built in Maryborough in time for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
The facility expansion will also include a train crew building, as well as a graffiti removal facility.
Focus will now shift to further works on the wider depot, which will include the reconfiguration of Mayne Yard East to support the construction of the Cross River Rail.
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