The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has awarded Seymour Whyte, in a joint venture with John Holland, the contract to deliver stage 1 of the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade project in Queensland, Australia.

The project includes duplication of the rail line between Beerburrum and Beerwah, straightening the rail line between Beerburrum and Glass House Mountains, an upgraded park ’n’ ride facility at Beerburrum, new or upgraded road overpasses and upgraded train signaling systems. This contract award allows the joint venture with its designers SMEC Australia and WSP Australia to continue to finalise the designs and start construction of the major works package.

The B2N Rail Upgrade will increase the capacity and reliability of the North Coast Line, enabling more efficient travel and improved passenger and freight connections between the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and beyond. B2N Stage 1 ties in with the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line at Beerwah and is among the projects being planned together to improve public transport services and infrastructure for the growing South East Queensland region.