Mammoth Cross River Rail progress during track closures (Joint Cross River Rail and Queensland Rail statement)

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• Cross River Rail crews have worked day and night shifts to complete critical works in the rail corridor during 21 days of track closures.
• The old station at Dutton Park has been demolished, while construction of one of the platforms for the new station is underway.
• Major sections of the new Boggo Road pedestrian and cycle bridge have been installed.
  
  Cross River Rail crews have made significant progress at numerous aboveground sites during track closures, working around the clock to complete critical works in the rail corridor.
  
  During the 21-day program, taking place between Good Friday (7 April) and 27 April, up to 300 workers a day achieved several important construction milestones across nine Cross River Rail sites.
  
  The old Dutton Park station has been completely demolished, with crews now installing one of the future platforms for the new accessible station, which will sit around 200 metres south of its current position.
  
  The new outbound platform will be made of 54 precast concrete units made in Yatala, each weighing around five tonnes.
  
  Around 1.2 kilometres of track was removed and reinstalled, while about 10,000 tonnes of rock and gravel was removed and replaced during the closures.
  
  Meanwhile, Boggo Road's new pedestrian and cycle bridge, which will connect the underground station precinct to nearby science, health and education precinct, has started coming to life, with major pieces now sitting in place.
  
  Three bridge spans – 65-metres-long and weighing around 600 tonnes combined – were lifted into place over the rail corridor during the closure.
  
  Important track works have also been completed just north and south of Cross River Rail's twin tunnels, including the installation of turnouts at Dutton Park station, which are used to guide trains between tracks at rail intersections.
  
  At Fairfield station, the new pedestrian overpass has been fitted out and concrete retaining walls were installed, while at Rocklea, works to build the new platform and install drainage and electrical services were completed.
  
  Quotes attributable to Cross River Rail Delivery Authority CEO Graeme Newton:
  
  “Cross River Rail will transform travel in the future, but it does mean significant construction needs to take place now.
  
  “The closures we've had to put in place across the rail network since Good Friday have allowed crews to complete critical works safely and efficiently in the rail corridor that just would not be possible with trains running.
  
  “Our crews have worked around the clock to make the most of the closures, and its incredible to see how much has happened in just three weeks.
  
  “The progress is testament to the hundreds of workers who gave up time during the holiday period with loved ones to ensure these important works could take place during a traditionally quieter period on the network.
  
  “The old Dutton Park station has been entirely demolished, and crews have started installing one of the platforms for the new station.
  
  “Around 600 tonnes of steel – or more weight than three Boeing 747s – was lifted into place for the new Boggo Road pedestrian and cycle bridge during the closure.
  
  “Crews have also made great progress at Fairfield and Rocklea stations, and completed important track works just north and south of Cross River Rail's twin tunnels.
  
  “We thank customers for their patience as Cross River Rail comes to life."
  
  Quotes attributable to Queensland Rail Executive General Manager SEQ Assets Sarah Dixon:
  
  “Queensland Rail crews have worked alongside Cross River Rail teams to get as much work done as possible during this scheduled closure.
  
  “To make the most of the planned closure and to minimise disruptions to our customers, Queensland Rail also got to work with track maintenance and inspections, overhead power line maintenance, signalling maintenance, vegetation works, as well as getting some prep works done for the upcoming upgrade to Morningside station.
  
  “A mammoth amount of planning goes into these scheduled closures which has seen hundreds of workers completing thousands of hours.
  
  “Queensland Rail also provided safe working resources in the form of Protection Officers to assist Cross River Rail with safely accessing the rail corridor during the closure.
  
  “Most importantly, all these works have been completed safely, which is the priority at Queensland Rail.
  
  “We thank our customers for their patience while we work with Cross River Rail to deliver what will be a world class service for the benefit of all Queenslanders."
  
  ENDS​