# Cross River Rail (CRR) **URL:** \ **Category:** Greater Brisbane\ **Tags:** heavy-rail, infrastructure\ **Created:** [18 January 2025 00:32 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177 "2025-01-18T00:32:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/metro/32/237_2.png) [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Post date:** [18 January 2025 00:32 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1 "2025-01-18T00:32:43Z")
A thread for Cross River Rail discussion and material. ---
**Author:** ![Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/metro/32/237_2.png) [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Post date:** [18 January 2025 00:42 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/2 "2025-01-18T00:42:23Z")
The Wilbur Smith Plan 1970 (there were two plans, 1965 and 1970) version of today’s Cross River Rail proposal. The Wilbur Smith Plan was a highly influential all-mode transport plan that covered whole-of-transport system (rail, roads, bus etc). ![image](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/979f4c1004ea2bea84eda95d5094e0716b6fef84.jpeg) ![image](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/e13f577323ec147bc6cb1e83f50599e2b54fb3c4.jpeg) ![image](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/4b89c8199b6b32e9bfb9f2914b74448ce1b78d6e.jpeg) **Notes** These images are from the ‘South East Queensland – Brisbane Region Public Transport Study’ 1970 from section 6 'The recommended plan" pages 101- 124 by Wilbur Smith and Associates, CT, USA. They are reproduced here for the purposes of research, study, discussion, criticism and review. A copy of the Wilbur Smith plan is available in the University of Queensland Architecture and Music Library. [https://search.library.uq.edu.au/permalink/f/18av8c1/61UQ\_ALMA21113366030003131](https://search.library.uq.edu.au/permalink/f/18av8c1/61UQ_ALMA21113366030003131) ---
**Author:** ![Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/metro/32/237_2.png) [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Post date:** [18 January 2025 00:48 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/3 "2025-01-18T00:48:05Z")
Mel Pikos - Cross River Rail [![](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/bc74c54686229f3ba0b500291209619fd19c2b87.jpeg "Cross River FAIL: Brisbane’s $17 BILLION Infrastructure Nightmare") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1GYAnWMQUA) ---
**Author:** ![ilovebrizvegas](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@ilovebrizvegas](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ilovebrizvegas)\ **Post date:** [26 January 2025 05:18 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/4 "2025-01-26T05:18:03Z")
Imagine how different the city would have been if: 1. This railway plan was constructed. 2. The tram system was kept. It’s almost depressing to think about! ---
**Author:** ![Jonno](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/jonno/32/558_2.png) [@Jonno](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Jonno)\ **Post date:** [28 January 2025 21:06 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/5 "2025-01-28T21:06:57Z")
> **[Old Brisbane Album | 1926 Cross River Proposal, note the proposed two deck...](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19tcRt7252/?mibextid=wwXIfr)** > > 1926 Cross River Proposal, note the proposed two deck bridge at the site of what is now the Grey Street Bridge. > > https://library-brisbane.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en\_AU/search/asset/43471/0... ---
**Author:** ![Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Post date:** [24 February 2025 10:57 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/6 "2025-02-24T10:57:05Z")
I took some pictures of the Ekka station on Sunday and platform 1 is still not connected at this stage. Only the platform two line and the third track is operational at this stage. ![IMG_20250223_174054465_HDR](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/0d955b7912ce72580f75d160b1c09730b2aace07.jpeg) ![IMG_20250223_172930383_HDR](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/1c1ee3655c69c4d5821984fa3f4028af62a3448e.jpeg) ![IMG_20250223_173443533](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/63cf771d9391f18c3719e0a76250caa81a2646e5.jpeg) ![IMG_20250223_173003807_HDR](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/4e4ef19c142e41f621b2a58719801f709d815ed4.jpeg) ![IMG_20250223_173426220](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/87fe74b011c2a20f71f2a7cb0327c11e6f3a0bf3.jpeg) ![IMG_20250223_174100766_HDR](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/7d419208dc23ab3f5061f6e3253aa4a1548b3a7c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ilovebrizvegas](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@ilovebrizvegas](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ilovebrizvegas)\ **Post date:** [25 February 2025 00:31 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/7 "2025-02-25T00:31:12Z")
Thanks for sharing this. Since I live in New Zealand it’s hard for me to get there to see progress in person… I’m assuming the third track is for freight/long distance services? ---
**Author:** ![nathandavid88](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/nathandavid88/32/1258_2.png) [@nathandavid88](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/nathandavid88)\ **Post date:** [25 February 2025 00:49 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/8 "2025-02-25T00:49:11Z")
Yes, but also just for out of revenue services returning to/coming from Mayne. ---
**Author:** ![Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Post date:** [11 March 2025 08:41 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/9 "2025-03-11T08:41:22Z")
The new CRR fly through [![](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/f1608ab6ba5a81a23d8acc6c2f7fe53b83eddf13.jpeg "Cross River Rail | Delivering more than just an underground") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsNO-jpcQfI) ---
**Author:** ![Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Post date:** [18 March 2025 00:52 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/10 "2025-03-18T00:52:41Z")
The Brisbane Channel reported that CRR will ramp up construction and de-watering activities being 24/7 for the next 30 days. ---
**Author:** ![Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Post date:** [30 March 2025 00:05 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/11 "2025-03-30T00:05:32Z")
Cross River Rail - Exhibition Station Update [![](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/1X/045ee21c6008b744772a0c5fe96012f2fb8113ef.jpeg "A Major Milestone for Exhibition Station – See What’s New!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxSz16WsGdQ) ---
**Author:** ![Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/metro/32/237_2.png) [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Post date:** [14 April 2025 13:43 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/12 "2025-04-14T13:43:30Z")
Latest CRR Post - Testing Phase https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCrossRiverRail%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02UDxVXGJgZCpKQoyT52UJ2TXavddLfS5FobGKe89h93uY3y5KkYuwMkmqwVu5Erwal&show_text=true&width=500 ---
**Author:** ![Beerwatcher](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@Beerwatcher](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Beerwatcher)\ **Post date:** [14 April 2025 20:48 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/13 "2025-04-14T20:48:00Z")
Starting to look pretty finished, I am still skeptical about the government’s claim that we won’t see services running until 2029. Albert St still requires some work at the street level but surely not 3-4 years worth. ETCS testing seems to be in full swing too, decent weekday closure coming up on the Shorncliffe line and CRR recently released a cryptic video showing testing and commissioning underway. ---
**Author:** ![Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/ozbob/32/1784_2.png) [@Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Ozbob)\ **Post date:** [14 April 2025 21:33 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/14 "2025-04-14T21:33:44Z")
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**Author:** ![Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/ozbob/32/1784_2.png) [@Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Ozbob)\ **Post date:** [14 April 2025 21:37 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/15 "2025-04-14T21:37:36Z")
^ I have always thought the ’ Gabba station will be very attractive. Starting to look that way hey? ---
**Author:** ![Habitant](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/258eb7/32.png) [@Habitant](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Habitant)\ **Post date:** [14 April 2025 22:17 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/16 "2025-04-14T22:17:58Z")
Agree, 2029 seems absurdly far away. The Roma street works still look far from done, but not four years away! ---
**Author:** ![OzGamer](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/ozgamer/32/261_2.png) [@OzGamer](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/OzGamer)\ **Post date:** [14 April 2025 23:59 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/17 "2025-04-14T23:59:58Z")
The new government is trying to make everything dire and a mess so any earlier than that is due to their superhuman capabilities. ---
**Author:** ![nathandavid88](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/nathandavid88/32/1258_2.png) [@nathandavid88](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/nathandavid88)\ **Post date:** [15 April 2025 00:03 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/18 "2025-04-15T00:03:44Z")
I’ve gotten a look at an internal calendar used by CRRDA that tracks the entire CRR project, and I will say that the years 2028 & 2029 do not appear on this calendar at all. ---
**Author:** ![Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Post date:** [15 April 2025 09:21 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/19 "2025-04-15T09:21:00Z")
Probably late 2026 early 2027 by the looks of things. Preferably, you would need Loganlea station online for optimal operations and I reckon it’s likely that they could get that done within 18 months. ---
**Author:** ![nathandavid88](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/nathandavid88/32/1258_2.png) [@nathandavid88](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/nathandavid88)\ **Post date:** [17 April 2025 06:38 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/20 "2025-04-17T06:38:57Z")
Gold star for you - you’re on the right track. [Next page](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177.md?page=2)