New rail or externally led infrastructure projects

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you have a new project, infrastructure works, development that impact existing Queensland Rail infrastructure or will result in infrastructure that will be retained and managed by Queensland Rail please complete our online application form.

New projects

Queensland Rail is dedicated to maintaining a safe and efficient rail network. Whether you are planning infrastructure works, developments, or other activities, our structured application process ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Queensland Rail supports external organisations to deliver projects that impact the rail corridor (i.e. track and track surrounds, rail yards, rail infrastructure and rail stations and carparks) - For example:

  • ​new overbridges crossing the rail corridor.
  • new construction or developments that may impact drainage or services within the corridor.
  • road works that may impact level crossings.​​

Other options to engage with Queensland Rail:

Application Process

All new projects:

  • commence with the online application form - link below.
  • must comply with the Queensland Rail Externally Delivered Project Framework (supplied on application).
  • attract a non-refundable application fee of $5,250 (excl. GST), payable upon submission of your application. This fee covers costs associated with progressing new applications, including technical analysis, strategic alignment, business group review, contract design, and negotiation. Note: Queensland Rail will recover all actual costs associated with planning and delivery of the pro​​ject. An estimate of costs will be provided prior to commencement of each project stage. 
​1. Online Application​
​2. Project Review
​​3. Project Acceptance​​
Submit an online​ application. ​​
​Within two weeks of your application Queensland Rail will: 
  • assess your project sco​pe, compliance with railway regulations, and potential safety or operational impacts.
  • contact you for additional information. ​
  • ​After initial assessment Queensland Rail will issue an invoice for the non-refundable application fee of $5,250 (excl. GST).
  • Project development and meetings will commence on payment of the application fee.
  • A project agreement will be established to define​​ the project scope, funding and delivery model. ​
  • Queensland Rail will recover all actual costs associated with planning and delivery of the project. An estimate of costs will be provided prior to commencement of each project stage.








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