Adelaide Metro

Gawler line upgrade

Work will soon begin on the first stage of the Gawler line upgrade – the next step in the $2.6 billion,decade-long investment in public transport.

This upgrade includes a $293.5 million investment from the Australian Government towards the Gawler line and will help transform Adelaide’s rail network into a sustainable, state-of-the-art transport system providing faster, cleaner and more efficient services for customers.

These significant Stage 1 works on the Gawler line will upgrade sections of the track between North Adelaide and Mawson Lakes and will involve:

> upgrading the base layer
> installing new gauge-convertible concrete sleepers
> improving stormwater drainage
> refurbishing/replacing rail
> connecting the new Dry Creek railcar depot to the Gawler
line.

This upgrade is the first step towards electrification of the Gawler line, which is expected to be completed in 2013.

Further information including timing of works, substitute bus timetables and modifications to the train timetable will be distributed to residents and commuters around one month prior to the start of construction.

 Construction works

Due to the substantial nature of the works, and to ensure the upgrade is undertaken as safely and efficiently as possible, the Gawler line will be closed between Mawson Interchange and Adelaide Railway Station during construction.

Works will begin mid 2010, however the start date, length of time required for construction, and construction methodology is currently being determined in partnership with the construction contractors.

The construction methodology will take into account:

> machinery and equipment that can be used
> rail corridor access arrangements
> having a safe work environment next to the main freight and interstate line which needs to remain operational at all times throughout construction
> environmental management contraints
> traffic and pedestrian access.

Substitute bus services

Substitute bus services will operate between Mawson Interchange and Adelaide Railway Station during the construction period and will be designed to replace the existing train services as efficiently as possible.

Passengers will be required to allow additional time for their journeys during the construction period and will be designed to replace the existing train services as efficiently as possible.

Passengers will be required to allow additional time for their journeys during this time.

Train services will continue between Gawler Central and Mawson Interchange, connecting with substitute buses, although some changes to the timetable will be required.

Further information including timintgs of works,substitute bus timetables and modifications to the train timetable will be distributed to residents and commuters around one month prior to the start of construction.

Bicycle and mobility aid users

Wherever possible, accessible substitute bus services will be provided.  These services will be unable to accomodate bicycles.  Options for cyclists are being considered in partnership with cycling groups.

If you have a mobility aid or bicycle access requirement for public transport, please contact the project tream on 1300 782 454 with your specific needs.  This will help plan the best use of available resources.

Gawler line revitalisation

A host of complementary projects are underway/scheduled in addition to the track upgrade on the Gawler line including:

> $15m Elizabeth Station upgrade: mid 2010 - early 2011
> $10m Munno Para Station upgrade: mid 2010 - early 2011
> Gawler Station car park, security upgrade
> Mawson Interchange car park upgrade

The Gawler line will be electrified and brand new electric train services will be operating in 2013.

Contact us

If you wish to share your views or provide feedback to the project team, either:

> complete the attached comments form on the downloadable PDF and return (no stam required) to Rail Revitalisation, GPO Box 1533, Adelaide SA 5001
> visit http://www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au
and follow the links to 'Gawler line Revitalisation' for regular updates or to complete the comments form online
> telephone 1300 782 454 and speak to the project team (generally staffed 9 am to 5 pm with voicemail available outside these times).
> email the project team at dtei.rr@sa.gov.au

There will be some short-term inconvenience to adjacent residents and to the travel patterns of train customers while construction is underway.

The department appreciates your patience and understanding while this important transport infrastructure upgrade is undertaken.

 View a copy of the Gawler Line brochure (334 KB)

Dry Creek Railcar Depot

Construction of a new depot for Adelaide's passenger train fleet is will underway.

The new depot is located adjacent to the Gawler main line at Dry Creek, immediately to the north of Dry Creek Railway Station.

The new depot will become the major maintenance, cleaning and re-fueling facility for the train fleet.  It has been designed to accomodate the electrification of the network and futre electric train services.

The depot is being purpose built to provide efficient and improved maintenance and cleaning facilities for the railcar fleet. Situated on a 10-hectare site, the depot includes a maintenance building of 8,000 square metres.  In addition, specialised train cleaning areas are being provided, including an automatic train wash.

A new building is being built which will allow the consolidation of operations activities.

For further information visit http://www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au/RCDR

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