The Queensland Government has officially appointed ACCIONA Construction Australia to deliver the major rail works package for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGCFR) project. This contract award serves as the starting gun for the heavy civil engineering phase of a massive AUD 5.75 billion infrastructure overhaul designed to double the rail capacity between Kuraby and Beenleigh. As South East Queensland prepares for a population boom and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this project is critical for untangling the bottleneck on the state’s busiest passenger corridor. By widening the existing two-track corridor to four tracks, the project separates express regional trains from all-stops local services, drastically improving reliability and frequency.

Complex Engineering in a Live Rail Environment

The scope of ACCIONA’s contract involves one of the most complex logistical challenges in modern rail construction: building major infrastructure while keeping the existing network operational. The “Jobsite Impact” includes the duplication of approximately 20 kilometers of tracks and the comprehensive upgrade of train signaling systems to high-capacity European Train Control System (ETCS) standards. Furthermore, the project requires the complete modernization of nine stations—from Kuraby to Beenleigh—enhancing accessibility with new lifts, platforms, and park ‘n’ ride facilities. Specifically, the removal of five level crossings at key intersections (such as Kuraby, Woodridge, and Bethania) will be replaced by grade-separated road-over-rail or rail-over-road bridges. This engineering feat eliminates dangerous conflict points between trains and vehicles, directly reducing traffic congestion for local motorists while allowing trains to run at higher speeds unrestricted by crossing gates.

Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGCFR): Factsheet

Project Name: Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail

Location: South East Queensland (Kuraby to Beenleigh)

Client: Queensland Government (Department of Transport and Main Roads)

Major Works Contractor: ACCIONA Construction Australia

Consortium Partners (ActivUs):

Construction Lead: ACCIONA Construction Australia

Construction Partner: CPB Contractors

Systems & Maintenance: UGL

Design & Engineering: SMEC

Design & Engineering: WSP

Total Project Value: AUD 5.75 Billion (Jointly funded by Australian & QLD Governments)

Corridor Length: ~20 kilometers

Key Infrastructure Scope:

Track Duplication: Expanding from 2 tracks to 4 tracks.

Station Upgrades: 9 stations modernized (Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge, Kingston, Loganlea, Bethania, Edens Landing, Holmview, Beenleigh).

Level Crossings: 5 level crossings removed and replaced with grade separation.

Job Creation: ~900 full-time equivalent jobs.

Strategic Drivers:

Doubling capacity for the Gold Coast line.

Supporting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Improving accessibility and safety (DDA compliance).

Construction Status: Major Works Awarded (Feb 2026).

Mobilizing for 2032 and Beyond

Mobilization is expected to ramp up immediately, with the project slated to support approximately 900 direct jobs at its peak. This workforce will include a diverse mix of civil engineers, signal electricians, and heavy machinery operators, injecting millions into the local Logan and Gold Coast economies. The timeline is aggressive, aiming to deliver a fully integrated, high-frequency network well before the 2032 Games. Once complete, the upgraded line will allow for more frequent services on the Gold Coast line and increased capacity for the eventual Cross River Rail integration.

For the daily commuter, this translates to faster travel times, “turn-up-and-go” frequency during peak hours, and a resilient network capable of recovering quickly from disruptions. This surge in critical transport infrastructure is mirrored in New South Wales, where the government has greenlit the $3.9 billion Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 to unlock housing supply. This 10-kilometer extension will connect the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park, featuring 14 new stops and a 320-meter bridge over the Parramatta River, serving as a catalyst for high-density development in precincts like Camellia and Melrose Park.