Thirroul Platform Extension Project
Project overview
The program is designed to simplify and modernise the rail network. Passengers will be able to access more services on a simpler and more reliable network through the delivery of better infrastructure, new trains and extra services.
Project scope
- extending the southern end of Platforms 1, 2 and 3 by about eight metres. This will allow the longer fleet of intercity trains to stop at Thirroul and give customers access to all carriages
- relocating the platform fences, stairs and gates to the end of the longer platforms
- upgrading lighting, CCTV, PA systems, tactile paving and line markings to improve safety
- realigning and installing new track, overhead wiring and signalling equipment for the new trains
- raising the boundary fence at the southern end of Platform 1.
- building train turnback infrastructure, so trains can turn around and travel in the opposite direction
- installing a new drivers’ walkway and handrails.
Customer benefits
- more services on the South Coast Line. This means a service every 15 minutes in the peak and every 30 minutes in the off peak between Wollongong and the Sydney CBD
- as part of future stages of the program, South Coast customers will benefit from an extra 13,000 seats across the busiest times of the week.
Project status
We completed this project in September 2023.
Register for updates
To find out more about More Trains, More Services and register for project updates, visit the More Trains, More Services Construction Map.
Station information
Thirroul Station
See the Thirroul Station webpage for information on station facilities and transport.
Related documents
Community notices
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - July 2023 (PDF, 334.94 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - Mar-Apr 2023 (PDF, 351.4 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - Jan-Feb 2023 (PDF, 185.45 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - November 2022 (PDF, 198.62 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - Oct-Dec 2022 (PDF, 364.63 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - Jul-Sept 2022 (PDF, 461.38 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - May 2022 (PDF, 165.88 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - April-June 2022 (PDF, 515.93 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - Jan-Mar 2022 (PDF, 380.03 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - Oct-Dec 2021 (PDF, 394.64 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - September 2021 (PDF, 1.01 MB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - August 2021 (PDF, 821.92 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - July 2021 (PDF, 775.09 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - June 2021 (PDF, 1.25 MB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - May 2021 (PDF, 1.18 MB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - April 2021 (PDF, 1.05 MB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - March 2021 (PDF, 1.13 MB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - February 2021 (PDF, 908.04 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - Dec 2020-Jan2021 (PDF, 900.5 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - August 2020 (PDF, 373.02 KB)
- MTMS Thirroul Platform Extension - community notice - July 2020 (PDF, 628.86 KB)
Contact us
Email: projects@transport.nsw.gov.au
Project Infoline: 1800 684 490
24/7 Construction Response Line: 1800 775 465