In a huge milestone for the Cross River Rail project, a train has entered one of the project’s twin tunnels and pulled up to one of the new underground station platforms.
The train travelled almost four-kilometres from the Mayne Yard stabling facility to the new Roma Street underground station platform, forming a “proof of concept” and setting up the project for success ahead of its final testing and commissioning phase.
The proof of concept involved the train entering the tunnel at low speed – approximately five kilometres per hour – and using minimal power to conduct several critical tests.
These included testing overhead power systems with the train and safe movement through the tunnel.
Cross River Rail Delivery Authority CEO Graeme Newton said the test paves the way for testing of different and more complex systems across the project.
The proof of concept was made possible after the section of tunnel north of the Roma Street underground station was energised, using around 4.5km of rigid overhead conductor bars to provide 25 kilovolts of power to the train.
Overall, there will be thousands of tests performed for the Cross River Rail tunnels and stations, including testing the fire protection and detection systems, communications, lighting, power, earthing and bonding, CCTV, drainage, lifts and escalators, ventilation, security and passenger information systems.
Dutton Park station will reopen to customers on Monday 21 October, providing a new and more accessible station for the local community.
The station includes new accessible entry points on Noble Street and Annerley Road, two new high-level platforms to make boarding the train easier, and a new an overpass for better access to the platforms.
Three new lifts and stairs have also been installed, while the two new accessible entries include shade canopies, seating, drinking fountains and footpaths.
Cross River Rail Delivery Authority CEO Graeme Newton said the accessibility features will make a real difference for the public.
Source: © The State of Queensland 2024
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