Cross River Rail, Brisbane
Cross River Rail is a proposed railway line for the Brisbane metropolitan area in Queensland, Australia. The line would run from Dutton Park in the inner south, through the central business district (CBD) and then to Bowen Hills in the inner north. The project is currently in the planning and feasibility stage. If approved, construction is expected to begin in 2020 and be completed by 2026. The total cost of the project is estimated at $5.4 billion.
History
In 1864, the first section of the Brisbane to Ipswich railway line was completed. The line was extended to Toowoomba in 1867 and Warwick in 1871. In 1875, the line was extended to the border town of Wallangarra, making it the longest railway line in Queensland at the time. The line was further extended to Mount Isa in 2008.
Plans
Construction for Cross River Rail is set to begin in 2020, with the project expected to be completed by 2026. The new rail line will run from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, and will include 5.9 kilometers of twin tunnels and four new underground stations. The project is expected to cost $5.4 billion.
Funding
Construction for Cross River Rail, a new rail line in Brisbane, is set to begin in 2020. The project is expected to be completed by 2026. The total cost of the project is estimated at $5.4 billion. The Australian government has committed $3.3 billion to the project, with the Queensland government contributing $2.1 billion. The remaining $1 billion will be split between the private sector and other levels of government.
Opposition
The Cross River Rail is a proposed railway line for Brisbane, Australia. The line would run from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, and would include new stations at Woolloongabba, Boggo Road and Albert Street. The project is currently in the planning stage, and is expected to cost around $5.4 billion. The Queensland Government has committed $1.8 billion to the project, and the Australian Government has committed $1 billion. The project is currently facing opposition from some members of the community, who are concerned about the cost and the impact on the environment.
