The Mayne Yard train depot expansion is being tested ahead of Cross River Rail’s opening — described as a significant milestone in the State’s rail revolution.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey said Mayne Yard North was the first step in preparation for the pipeline of investment in rail over the next few years.
“The new facility will allow up to 17 six-car trains to be stabled on site, boosting stabling capacity at this inner-city depot,” Mr Bailey said.
“While it forms part of the wider enabling works under way at Mayne Yard and Clapham Yard in preparation for Cross River Rail, it will also support a raft of future investments, including the Beerburrum-to-Nambour and Kuraby-to-Beenleigh upgrades.”
He said the stabling yard would eventually house some of the 65 new trains being built in Maryborough in time for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Mr Bailey said that as well as the new train stabling facilities, the completed expansion included a building for train crews and a graffiti removal facility.
“The new facility will help ensure our rail network has the capacity to stable, clean and maintain the trains that our growing region will need into the future,” Mr Bailey said.
“You would be hard-pressed to find a more modern stabling yard anywhere in the country — the crew building is purpose-built with comfort in mind, and the different components used to service the trains have been built to meet the very latest standards.”
Chief Executive of Queensland Rail, Kat Stapleton said the new facility was essential to accommodate the growth of the rail network in South-East Queensland.
“The new Mayne Yard North stabling yard will play a vital role in our operations in the future as we plan to run more trains, more often,” Ms Stapleton said.
“It’s one of the first steps towards growing our network for the benefit of all Queenslanders.”
Mayne Yard North is expected to become fully operational in early 2023.
