Premier of South Australia

Train services have returned to the new and improved Belair line following a multi-million dollar makeover of the track and several of its level crossings.

Transport Minister, Patrick Conlon said the project had gone extremely well and had been delivered on time and on budget.

“What was a very complex project has been completed in just four months which demonstrates this government’s commitment to delivering a new era for public transport,” he said.

“The 15 kilometres of new track laid forms part of the State Government’s $2 billion, decade-long revitalisation of Adelaide’s public transport system.

“Before the year is out work will commence on the upgrade of the Outer Harbor and Noarlunga lines while pre-construction activities have begun to extend the rail network to Seaford.

“I want to make special mention of the local community and Belair line customers who have been affected during the construction period and thank them for their patience.

“The community has been fantastic and will reap the benefits of this project for a long time to come.”

Services have resumed to the existing Belair line train timetable and commuters can also look forward to seeing upgraded stations at Blackwood, Coromandel and Eden Hills.

Construction of the Belair line has also made a contribution to the local economy through jobs creation and flow-on benefits for local businesses and suppliers.

The project has helped create local jobs with over 170 people working on the construction site, 80% of which are Adelaide based sub-contractors and labourers.

The renewal of the Belair line has delivered:

• Upgraded track formation (base-layer) and ballast (rock material under sleepers)
• Improved stormwater drainage
• Improvements to track geometry and alignment within the existing rail corridor
• New long-life, gauge convertible concrete sleepers

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