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January 2016 The South East Queensland (SEQ) Stabling Program involves the design and construction of new or additional train stabling facilities in four locations: Robina, Banyo, Elimbah and Woombye. As part of the program, the new Banyo stabling facility will accommodate four six-car trains and will be located between the existing Shorncliffe railway line and the maintenance yards adjacent to Royal Parade. The $116 million project was announced on Wednesday, 6 May 2015. The SEQ Stabling Program is part of the broader New Generation Rollingstock project that will see 75 new suburban six-car trains added to the South East Queensland City network, a 30 per cent increase of the current fleet. CPB Contractors (formerly known as Leighton Contractors) will design and construct the new stabling facilities to help house 75 new six-car trains which are scheduled to commence services in mid-2016. Construction Staging Construction of the Banyo stabling facility will be completed over six major stages which include: STAGE ONE Site preparation The ground is excavated down or built up to the level that will form the railway foundation. Underground drainage and services such as power, water and electricity are then installed. Work starts on the construction of crew facilities, boundary fencing and access roads. A layer of ballast is placed for each line which will form the track bed. STAGE TWO Laying concrete sleepers Concrete rail sleepers are placed on the ballast along the rail alignment as a base support for the rail. Sleepers are positioned by a front end loader with a sleeper ‘grab’ attachment which picks up a set of sleepers and lays them in the configuration for the rail tracks to then be attached. STAGE THREE Laying the rail tracks The steel rail is placed on top of the concrete sleepers and clipped into place by either a track mounted machine or by hand. The rail is then welded together using ‘flash butt-welding’ which melts two rail pieces together forming a seamless rail track. STAGE FOUR Ballast Ballast is a specific type of rock used for supporting the sleepers and rail track, keeping them in place while trains run. A ballast machine rides the new tracks and places the ballast over the sleepers and between the tracks. STAGE FIVE Settling the rail A track mounted machine called a tamping machine rides along the new track, lifting the tracks and vibrating the ballast into place. It then sets the track into its final position. This method is repeated numerous times to ensure the rail line settles and is ready for operation. STAGE SIX Installing over-head equipment Masts are installed along the rail alignment to support the equipment that provides electricity to power trains. Signalling structures are also installed along the rail route. Security fencing around the facility is put in place. SEQ Rail Stabling Program Banyo What does a typical stabling facility look like? A typical stabling facility is a fenced open-air site with usual rail infrastructure including train tracks, connected to the main line, overhead power supply, signalling and communications systems, CCTV and lighting. Additional infrastructure and buildings are required to support stabling operations. This includes crew facilities comprising offices and staff amenities, staff car parks, roads and walkways. Visual barrier consultation As part of the Banyo stabling facility, a 2.2 metre high visual barrier will be installed between the existing railway line and residences on Royal Parade to provide screening from the new facility. The project team recently undertook consultation with residents located on Royal Parade to seek feedback on the appearance of the visual barrier. The three options were painting the visual barrier a solid colour, a mural or the inclusion of different shapes or patterns. The project team is currently reviewing all feedback received and will undertake further consultation if required. The final design will be announced prior to construction of the visual barrier scheduled for July 2016. Where can I find out more information? If you have a specific question that has not been addressed in this fact sheet, would like to register for more information or speak to a member of the Project Team, contact: Phone: 1800 783 334 (free-call) Email: [email protected] Queensland Rail Limited ABN 71 132 181 090 Light/PA/CCTV Poles Visual Barrier New Stabling Yard Existing Mainline Track Existing Building Royal Parade December 2016 COMPLETION September 2016 COMMISSIONING January 2016 CONSTRUCTION May 2015 DETAILED DESIGN
