The Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2 Project was an extension to the Stage 1 works to link the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) with the Helensvale heavy rail station.
This involved approximately 7.5km of dual ballasted track, 1km of dual embedded track, and a section of slab track at the GCUH including gauntlet diamond and crossover. Five new stations, two of which were to be constructed at a later date were to be built along the alignment.
The project scope involved:
- Construction of 13km of ballasted track including guard rails across bridges, rail dampeners and stray current mitigation
- Supply and installation of ballasted scissor crossover and standard crossover including twist rail
- Construction of 5x70m embedded track through stations
- Construction of embedded turnout and 2x100m tracks in existing light rail depot
- Supply and installation of slab track crossover, diamond and gauntlet at GCUH
- Supply and installation of 51R1 and 49E1 insulated rail joints (IRJs)
This project enhanced Martinus’ light rail construction capabilities in Australia and solidified our excellent working relationship with the CPB Rail team in Queensland.
