November 2015 - Queensland Rail...November 2015 The South East Queensland (SEQ) Rail Stabling...
2
November 2015 The South East Queensland (SEQ) Rail Stabling Program involves the construction of purpose built, modern train stabling facilities across the rail network to support more passenger services. As part of this project, the existing Robina stabling facility, located adjacent to the train station, is being extended to accommodate four six-car trains. The SEQ Rail Stabling Program will ensure sufficient stabling capacity is built in time for the delivery of the New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) when they begin service on the network in 2016. The NGR fleet will be progressively rolled out onto the network until late 2018. Construction Staging Construction of the Robina 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 mountable 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 mountable machine called a tamping machine rides along the new track, lifting the tracks, 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 which provides electricity to operate trains. Signalling structures are also installed along the rail route. Security fencing around the facility is put in place. SEQ Rail Stabling Program Robina 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, connection 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 (toilet and shower facilities), staff car parks, roads and walkways. What is a stabling facility? A secure area where trains are parked when they are not in operation. Typically, trains return to the stabling facility at the end of service and remain until they are required again. Where will the additional Robina stabling facility be located? Adjacent to the Robina train station, within the existing stabling facility footprint. Why does Queensland Rail need more stabling facilities? Additional stabling facilities are required to meet the growing demand for rail services in South East Queensland and to service the increase in size of the rollingstock fleet starting in 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 New Stabling Yard Existing Stabling Yard Existing Security Fence February 2016 COMMISSIONING January 2016 COMPLETION September 2015 CONSTRUCTION May 2015 DETAILED DESIGN
Transcript of November 2015 - Queensland Rail...November 2015 The South East Queensland (SEQ) Rail Stabling...
November 2015
The South East Queensland (SEQ) Rail Stabling Program involves the construction of purpose built, modern train stabling facilities across the rail network to support more passenger services. As part of this project, the existing Robina stabling facility, located adjacent to the train station, is being extended to accommodate four six-car trains.
The SEQ Rail Stabling Program will ensure sufficient stabling capacity is built in time for the delivery of the New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) when they begin service on the network in 2016. The NGR fleet will be progressively rolled out onto the network until late 2018.
Construction StagingConstruction of the Robina 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 mountable 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 mountable machine called a tamping machine rides along the new track, lifting the tracks, 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 which provides electricity to operate trains. Signalling structures are also installed along the rail route. Security fencing around the facility is put in place.
SEQ Rail Stabling ProgramRobina
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, connection 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 (toilet and shower facilities), staff car parks, roads and walkways.
What is a stabling facility?A secure area where trains are parked when they are not in operation. Typically, trains return to the stabling facility at the end of service and remain until they are required again.
Where will the additional Robina stabling facility be located?Adjacent to the Robina train station, within the existing stabling facility footprint.
Why does Queensland Rail need more stabling facilities?Additional stabling facilities are required to meet the growing demand for rail services in South East Queensland and to service the increase in size of the rollingstock fleet starting in 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
New Stabling Yard Existing Stabling Yard
Existing Security Fence
February 2016COMMISSIONING
January 2016COMPLETION
September 2015CONSTRUCTION
May 2015DETAILED DESIGN
