Pimpama railway station

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Pimpama
Pimpama railway station concept design.png
Concept design for Pimpama railway station
General information
LocationOld Pacific Highway, Pimpama
Coordinates 27°48′58″S153°17′49″E / 27.816°S 153.297°E / -27.816; 153.297
Line(s) Gold Coast
Distance54.9 km
Platforms2 (2 side)
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeGround
Platform levels1
Parking230 (initially)
Bicycle facilities40 spaces
AccessibleYes
Other information
Statusunder construction
Fare zoneZone 4
History
Opened2024 (planned)
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station QRLogoSmall.png Queensland Rail Following station
Ormeau
towards Bowen Hills
Gold Coast Line Coomera
towards Varsity Lakes

Pimpama railway station is a planned railway station on the Gold Coast Line in Queensland, Australia. It will serve the Gold Coast suburb of Pimpama, and will be located between Ormeau and Coomera stations.

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History

In November 2017, the Queensland Government committed to building three new in-fill stations on the Gold Coast Line as part of the AU$5.4 billion Cross River Rail project—Pimpama, Hope Island and Merrimac. [1] Pimpama station will be built to accommodate the rapidly growing population in the region, in order to alleviate the pressure on the nearby Ormeau and Coomera stations. [2] The station is expected to cost up to $40 million to construct, [1] and is planned to be open by 2024, in time for the commencement of services on the new Cross River Rail line. [2]

Construction started in late 2022. [3] Early work and site preparation activities had begun by January 2023. [4] 40,000 cubic metres of spoil will have to be excavated. [4] ADCO Constructions will design and construct the station. [4]

Design and location

The location for Pimpama station is off the Old Pacific Highway, near the Pimpama City Shopping Centre. The station will be integrated with other modes of public transport, and is planned to feature connections with pedestrian and bicycle paths. Each platform has a lift. [3] The station concept design includes space for 380 car park bays. [3] Pimpama station will offer a 40-bicycle lock up enclosure. [3]

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References

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