Definitely needed as Elimbah and Caboolture are absolutely not fit for purpose apart from storing just a few trains overnight.
You would think the sensible thing would be something like this:
- Caloundra trains use the westernmost platform (and that track flies over the other 2 lines towards Aura).
- Nambour and beyond trains use the middle platform (which acts as a terminating platform for shuttles not going south of Beerwah).
- All services to Brisbane use the easternmost platform (north of the station it would be an at-grade merge with the up / southbound NCL track after crossing Steve Irwin Way).
- Through services from north of Beerwah use the outer tracks (eg freight, long distance).
The sensible thing would also be for the long distance station to move from Landsborough to Beerwah, but Iām not seeing evidence any of the platforms will be long enough.
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Not initially anyway, like LGCFR and CRR, all Wave platforms will be designed to support 9 cars in future however likely only set up for 6 carsā¦ for now.
A lot of questions are raised about Landsboroughās future post-wave to be honest. The carpark upgrade and associated bus interchange seem to have been designed and built under the assumption that it will remain a major interchange between citytrain, long distance train and local bus networks, but with Beerwah becoming a major interchange of its own and likely THE major junction on the Sunshine Coastā¦
I suspect hinterland bus services like the 891 that link Maleny to Landsborough station will almost definitely end up terminating at Beerwah in future to eliminate an almost pointless extra transferā¦ will long distance services follow suit?
Revamped 600 go from britanya to noosa via maroochy? Would be good as temp alternative til train gets to maroochy
But im not a fan of the spur thus still have hopes they continue line to Noosa!
Noosa hate tourists in cars!!!
The rail line serves a very different corridor to the 600, so Iām not sure why youād change it other extending the southern end to the railway station.
A route that runs all the way to Noosa is also but a great idea; the 620 is long enough already. No need to extend it.
With good reason. They cause serious traffic congestion.
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Iām sure the residents of Noosa wouldnāt give up their own cars thoughā¦
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Bells Creek station may have a new name by the time construction is underway.
Consultation is currently open for a boundary change, with a high likelihood that 90HA of the Bells Creek suburb (including the site of the new train station) will form a new suburb called Aura Central.
That name is platinum meme material for Gen Z 
āIām aura farming waiting for a train at Aura Centralā
āI went to aura central and everyone knew me thereā
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No active travel pathway in the render. Iām starting to wonder whether thereāll be anything left of the original planned cycleway in the final design at all.
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Hereās a media release from our friend Sam over at Switch Brisbane. Thanks for sending it through Sam!
Questions Remain Over The Wave Timeline Following TMR Response
Two weeks after seeking clarification from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding conflicting timelines for The Wave project on the Sunshine Coast, Thursday Drive With Sam says significant questions remain unanswered.
The original query sought clarification on an apparent discrepancy between official Queensland Government communications. A ministerial statement issued on 31 May stated that the Government would spend the next 12 months refining detailed designs for the project, while TMRās public project webpage indicated that construction activities were expected to commence in 2026, with major construction in early 2027.
In response, TMR provided a statement outlining the benefits of The Wave project, including improved transport options, reduced congestion, and economic benefits for the region. However, the response did not directly address the timeline discrepancy raised in the question.
Only in background information accompanying the response a source at TMR indicated that major construction activities are now anticipated to commence in early 2027, subject to approvals, with site investigation work continuing throughout 2026.
Thursday Drive With Sam believes this response raises further questions about the projectās delivery schedule and highlights a lack of clarity regarding key milestones.
āThe question asked was simple: how do the published timelines align?ā said Sam Jakeman, host of Thursday Drive With Sam.
āInstead of receiving a direct explanation, we were provided with a general statement about the projectās benefits. While those benefits are important, they do not answer the specific question that was raised.ā
The apparent shift away from construction commencing in 2026 with major construction beginning in early 2027 has not been publicly explained, leaving Sunshine Coast residents without a clear understanding of when significant works will begin, alongside question marks over the completion of the project in time for the 2032 Olympics.
As one of the largest transport infrastructure projects planned for the region, clear and transparent communication regarding timelines is essential for residents, businesses, commuters, and local stakeholders.
Thursday Drive With Sam is calling on TMR to provide a detailed public explanation of the projectās timeline, including clarification on the distinction between site investigation works, design activities, and major construction.
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Social post about this
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And letās hope they would allow for heavy rail extension past Birtinya station, and not developing anything immediately after Birtinya station in front of the rail. Better if they scrap stage 3 entirely and have the red team redo the heavy rail to Maroochydore and MCY.
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The LNP government probably renamed it from Aura because they are unfamiliar with that term, considering that they have not experienced having any of it.
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Some interesting sledges being levelled at the Government by the opposition during Question Time that, if true, is actually good to hear from our perspective.
āDeputy Opposition Leader Cameron Dick said $1.02bn for stage 3 of the Coomera Connector had been brought forward to pay for stage 2 of the Sunshine Coast rail project, and asked if the minister could confirm how much Wave 2 now cost.ā
There were also some claims about a major cost blowout on The Wave:
Member for Kurwongbah Shane King asked Mr Mickelberg if the Wave project had blown out to $12bn as reported.
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Saw reported last night that Stage 3 Metro could cost up to $5 billion.
I am kind of hoping that this is a similar tactic as they did to GCLR4- say it will cost an extreme amount- because they realised a busway on CAMCOS would be not fit for purpose.
It indicated that Stage 3 is moving ahead though, but being split across many budgets and work packages etc.
I just wish originally āThe Waveā package was presented as rail to Britinya and then BRT via the coastal corridor to Maroochydore (and then maybe the airport), thus not impeding future works and giving the region a taste of the benefits of both systems.
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Is it a coincidence there seemingly are no NIMBYās in the whole of Mooloolaba, Buderim, Maroochydore, and Mountain Creek areas to contest this.