Passenger Rail

First station complete on Moreton Bay Rail Link

Mango Hill station on Moreton Bay Rail Link. Photo: Queensland Government

Construction is complete on Mango Hill railway station, the first to be built on the $988 million Moreton Bay Rail Link in south-east Queensland.

The Moreton Bay Rail Link is an in-construction passenger line between Petrie and Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe peninsula, north of Brisbane’s centre.

The line will start at Petrie railway station, on Queensland Rail’s North Coast line, and will extend to the east, via new stations at Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Mango Hill, Mango Hill East, Rothwell, and then the terminus at Kippa-Ring.

On Wednesday, Queensland major projects minister Paul Fletcher announced the first of the six new stations was completed.

“The completion of Mango Hill station is a significant project milestone,” Fletcher said.

“The Moreton Bay Rail project once completed will deliver a new double-track passenger rail to Kippa-Ring, connecting to the existing North Coast line.

“The architecturally-designed station features two platforms with passenger shelters and seating, lift towers and a raised pedestrian footbridge, as well as an open bike shelter.

“When the project is complete, Mango Hill station will provide the local community in the growing North Lakes area with easy access to an outstanding public transport network.”

In addition to the railway station, minister for transport and infrastructure Jackie Trad said construction of a 12km shared pathway, adjacent to the new line between Petrie and Kippa-Ring, was also now complete.

“The pathway’s design ensures easy access for all who use it to the region’s existing shared pathway network,” Trad said.

“Whether it’s used recreationally or for commuting, the shared pathway is a huge bonus for residents.

“The completion of Mango Hill station and the shared pathway brings the region’s biggest public infrastructure project in more than a generation another step closer to completion.”

Moreton Bay Regional Council mayor Allan Sutherland said the delivery of the station and pathway demonstrated work in the region was nearing its home stretch.

“With new bridges, roads and pathways, the benefits of the Moreton Bay Rail project for our region extend well beyond the 12.6km of dual track and six new stations,” Sutherland said.

“I can’t wait to see the first passengers hopping on-board the first trains on opening day next year for this once-in-a-generation public transport infrastructure project.”