Springfield railway line
| Springfield line | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Website | queenslandrail.com.au | ||
| Technical | |||
| Track length | 16.0 km (9.9 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | Quadruple to Darra, double track to Springfield Central | ||
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
| Electrification | 2013 | ||
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) | ||
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Springfield railway line is a 13.6 km (8.5 mi) suburban railway line in Brisbane, Australia that branches from the Ipswich/Rosewood line after Darra railway station. Construction of the line started on 5 July 2010, and it opened on 2 December 2013. The line was developed along with the widening of the nearby Centenary Motorway.
The line speed is rated for speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph) in most sections. However, only the interurban multiple unit 100 and 120 series and New Generation Rollingstock trains can run at the full speed of the line. The current timetable is based on a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) between Richlands and Springfield stations, which is faster than the Centenary Motorway that runs alongside.
Services on this line are the busiest on the Brisbane network.