Upgrade of the South Coast rail line progressing

STATE MP for Heathcote, Lee Evans joined the NSW Minister for Transport, Andrew Constance at Waterfall Station today to see how major construction is progressing as part of the $600 million package to modernise and upgrade infrastructure on the rail network.

The work, which is being delivered as part of the NSW Government’s More Trains, More Services Program, will support the introduction of new suburban and intercity trains, and enable more frequent train services for the T4 Illawarra, T8 Airport and South Coast lines.

Minister Constance said the important work at Waterfall is part of a wider infrastructure upgrade plan, which includes getting the train network ready for the introduction of the New Intercity Fleet.

“At Waterfall, parts of the rail corridor north of the station are being widened for a new rail loop, which will improve the way freight and passenger services travel,” Mr Constance said.

Mr Evans said other improvements include extensions to platforms to make it easier for customers to get on and off longer trains, as well as a new stabling yard to increase the efficiency of rail operations.

“This is an important milestone for the project and brings us one step closer to more comfortable and reliable trips for customers, with the introduction of new 10-car trains, as well as more frequent services for the South Coast Line,” Mr Evans said.

The work will create about 350 direct new jobs and around 200 indirect jobs located either in Sydney or on the South Coast.

The upgrades at Waterfall are expected to take around two years to complete.

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