South Australia’s public transport system is receiving a major overhaul, with a $2.6 billion program of works over ten years now underway to transform Adelaide’s network into a vibrant, state of the art and sustainable system, providing faster, cleaner, more frequent and efficient services for commuters.

A state-of-the-art Noarlunga line is one of the key components of this $2.6 billion investment and will involve:

• Track upgrade works (see below)
• Electrification of the line, including the Tonsley line (click here for more information on electrification)
• Extension of the dual track passenger rail line from Noarlunga to Seaford – including two new stations and park’n’ride facilities at Seaford Meadows and Seaford (click here for more information on the Seaford Rail Extension)
• Upgrades of a selection of stations along the Noarlunga line to improve facilities, safety, security and access (click here for more information on Noarlunga line station upgrades).   

Noarlunga line services resumed Sunday 24 July 2011

Stage 2 of the Noarlunga line track upgrade was completed ahead of schedule and train services resumed between Noarlunga Centre and Adelaide from Sunday 24 July 2011.

Upgrade works commenced on Sunday 6 February 2011 and involved:

• removing existing track
• refurbishing / replacing rail
• upgrading the track formation (base layer) 
• installing new gauge-convertible concrete sleepers 
• improving drainage
• minor upgrades at some stations and pedestrian mazeways
• minor upgrades to five level crossings.

Stage 1 of the Noarlunga line upgrade was completed in December 2009. This stage of works upgraded the Goodwood Junction, Oaklands Interchange to Sturt Creek Bridge and Jetty Road to Brighton Road sections of the track.

Stage 3 of works will upgrade the remainder of the line and is scheduled for completion in 2013.

Electric trains on an upgraded Noarlunga line are expected to be in service in 2013, providing faster, cleaner and more efficient services for customers.