Gold Coast Rapid Transit

The proposed rapid transit mode options, bus rapid or light rail transit, represent a great leap forward for public transport on the Gold Coast. The modes of transit will be new to the city and a 3D animation of both modes travelling through Southport and Broadbeach is now available for viewing below. The clips provide an accurate visual representation of the transit system in operation in both Southport and Broadbeach. The clips will also highlight the proposed station locations and demonstrate the system's interaction with cars and pedestrians.

3D animation clips

Bus Rapid Transit in Broadbeach - download
size: 7.77MB

Light Rail Transit in Broadbeach - download
size: 7.61MB

Bus Rapid Transit in Southport - download
size: 10.1MB

Light Rail Transit in Southport - download
size: 10MB

Problems playing the video? Try installing:

Windows Media Video 9 codecs
Windows Media Player

OR if you are unable to view the clips please email the project team gc_rapidtransit@transport.qld.gov.au or call 1800 967 377 to request a copy of the clips on DVD.
 

Quick facts about the rapid transit system

• Services will run every seven to eight minutes in the early years of the system
• Stations will be located all along the populated coastal strip
• The system is expected to operate 24 hours per day
• Services will be fast and efficient, rapid transit vehicles can travel up to 70km per hour in selected corridors
• The rapid transit system has its own dedicated corridor so over 95% of services are anticipated to run on-time
• All stations will feature 'real time' passenger information technology to make public transport easier to catch
• Passengers using the system will be able to use their TransLink Transit Authority go card or purchase tickets either from the stations or once they are on-board.

For more information on the Gold Coast Rapid System please visit the TransLink website.