The Gold Coast rail line is being extended by 4.1km from Robina to Varsity Lakes. There are also plans to construct a transit interchange at the new Varsity Lakes station. This project is the first step in the progressive extension of the Gold Coast line to Gold Coast Airport. With Gold Coast City’s population expected to grow to approximately 520,000 people by 2011, the Robina to Varsity Lakes passenger rail line section will help meet the coast's future transport needs. |
Main elements of the plans
- New track from Robina to Varsity Lakes (Electrified track with bi-directional signalling)
- One tunnel, 300m long under Easthill Drive
- New road bridges at Investigator Drive and Robina Parkway over the rail line
- New station at Varsity Lakes:
- 300 car parking spaces
- 6 bus bays
- 10 taxi bays Click here for video image of the new track
- Kiss 'n' Ride
Excavation at Varsity Lakes Station site - June 08
Background
The Brisbane-Gold Coast region is one of the fastest growing population corridors in Australia. Peak train services from the Gold Coast have already reached capacity and passenger demand continues to increase with population growth. An efficient rail service is essential to cater for this future growth.
The Robina to Varsity Lakes rail extension will help to meet the growing demand for rail transport in the region.
This is also the first stage of the planned extension to Coolangatta and providing improved services for people who live south of Robina.
Construction Phase | What does this mean?
