At the Cross River Rail (CRR) project, the Boggo Road team reached an exciting milestone earlier this year, with the final section of the station’s 25km fibre optic network successfully installed. This digital network is engineered to carry high‑volume data for safe, reliable and efficient operations.
Work began back in November 2025, and since then the team has been steadily delivering the critical communications backbone that will help power the new station.
Much of the fibre forms interconnecting backbones, linking the northern portal to the southern portal, as well as connecting all station systems along the alignment. The remaining cables deliver essential internal communications throughout Boggo Road Station.
This network will enable fast, accurate monitoring of the station environment and support efficient oversight of the wider rail network.
Quality and verification
With installation complete, UGL and our extended project team are performing terminations and laser testing to confirm performance and integrity before commissioning and handover. Early results are strong and align with the high standards applied across the station’s systems fit‑out phase.
What’s next at CRR
As testing progresses, the team shifts to focus on the Tunnel Ventilation System Control and key plant management systems across the whole CRR network. These elements form part of UGL’s mechanical and electrical delivery within the Tunnel, Stations and Development package and will play a vital role in ensuring safe airflow management and responsive operations once the station opens.
UGL’s work at Boggo Road contributes to the wider delivery of underground stations and systems for Cross River Rail as part of the Pulse consortium. Together, we are helping build a safer, smarter and more connected transport future for Brisbane.
