About The proposed section of this section spans approximately 123.82 km (76.82 mi). It would have a max speed of 140 km/h (86.99 mph). The network would have 52 stations with an additional 4 not used for these lines. Also included would be the Ekka line in Inner North Brisbane and the NGR maintenance facility at Wulkuraka just west of Ipswich. North Green - Caboolture section North light blue - Kippa-Ring section Dark blue - common section South Green - Ipswich section South light blue - Springfield Section Red - ekka loop Mayne Yard, the primary yard located just north of Bowen Hills Several stabling facilities are situated along the route 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow gauge track, electrified with 25 kV AC OHLE (50 Hz) Sections of dual-gauge track, supporting broader compatibility Points of interest Roma Street Station Suncorp Stadium XXXX brewery Parallel running with the Centenary Highway, Toowong shopping centre & station North Lakes Westfield and Ikea are visible from the rail line Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre Several crossings over several motorways Services Routes are as follows Caboolture - Ipswich Caboolture - Roma Street Caboolture - Springfield Central Kippa-Ring - Springfield Central Kippa-Ring - Roma Street Kippa-Ring - Ipswich Ipswich - Bowen Hills Ipswich - Caboolture Ipswich - Kippa-ring Caboolture Line Some trains run an additional express between Calboolture and Petrie, which also skips Eagle Junction. There are 55 city-bound services per weekday. There are 56 Caboolture-bound services per weekday. 4 trains run per hour, trains per peak hour (every 15 minutes) 2 trains per hour in the off-peak (every 30 minutes) https://translink.com.au/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/timetables/200810-caboolture.pdf Redcliffe Peninsula Line There are 54 City-bound services per weekday There are 51 outbound services per weekday. 4 trains run per hour, trains per peak hour (every 15 minutes) 2 trains per hour in the off-peak (every 30 minutes) https://translink.com.au/sites/defa...ets/timetables/200810-redcliffe-peninsula.pdf Ipswich Line Some trains run express between Darra and Milton, only stopping at Indooroopilly There are 51 City-bound services per weekday There are 49 outbound services per weekday. 4 trains run per hour, trains per peak hour (every 15 minutes) 2 trains per hour in the off-peak (every 30 minutes) https://translink.com.au/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/timetables/200810-ipswich-rosewood.pdf Springfield Line There are 48 City-bound services per weekday There are 50 outbound services per weekday. 4 trains run per hour, trains per peak hour (every minutes) 2 trains per hour in the off-peak (every 30 minutes) https://translink.com.au/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/timetables/200810-springfield.pdf Rollingstock EMU IMU 100 IMU 120 IMU 160 SMU 200 SMU 220 SMU 260 NGR Possible Scenarios ideas (assisted by chat gpt) Scenario Title: Maroon Rush State of Origin Special" Type: Special Event Train Route: Kippa-Ring → Miltion Duration: ~60 minutes Time: 17:30 PM (Evening Peak) Weather: Clear skies, warm and dry (typical Queensland Origin night) Briefing: It’s Game Night in Brisbane—State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium, and the city is buzzing. You're in charge of a 6-car NGR express special from Kippa-Ring to Roma Street, one of dozens of additional services added to move thousands of fans into the city before kickoff. With increased congestion across the network, full platforms, and tight signal blocks, your mission is to deliver your passengers safely and on time—without fouling up the fragile pre-match timetable. Your goal: Run the express as close to schedule as possible while navigating the complexities of an event-night network under pressure. Once complete, proceed to Mayne Yard to stable your unit for the night. Scenario Title: Ipswich Inferno Type: Express Service / Heatwave Restrictions Route: Ipswich → Roma Street Duration: ~50 minutes Time: 14:05 PM (Midday) Weather: Extreme heat, 39°C Briefing: With the mercury pushing 39°C, Queensland Rail has imposed heat-speed restrictions on key sections of track between Darra and Milton. You're running an express EMU with limited stops, but will need to keep to restricted speeds to prevent rail stress or buckling. Maintain a smooth service while adjusting to the safety-critical slow zones. My Other QR lines in this series Ferny Grove - Beenleigh, Brisbane Airport -varsity Lakes (gold Coast) and Doomben Lines Shorncliffe - Cleveland Line, Doomben Line & Ekka Loop
