DT Infrastructure station upgrades will be delivered at Rockhampton and Bundaberg after Queensland Rail awarded the contractor separate design-and-construct contracts for two of the state’s most important regional passenger-rail hubs.

DT Infrastructure, also known as DTI, will complete detailed design and construction for both stations, delivering accessibility, safety, passenger-facility, security and transport-integration improvements.

Detailed design is now underway. Queensland Rail says early works are scheduled to begin in late 2026 before major construction commences in 2027.

The combined value of the two DT Infrastructure contracts has not been publicly disclosed. The projects should therefore be reported as two confirmed regional station contracts without assigning an estimated dollar value.

Rockhampton and Bundaberg stations together serve almost 140,000 customers each year, making the upgrades commercially and socially significant for regional Queensland’s long-distance rail network.

DT Infrastructure station upgrades awarded by Queensland Rail

The DT Infrastructure station upgrades form part of Queensland Rail’s broader Regional Station Accessibility Upgrade Program.

The program is intended to modernise important regional stations and improve access for passengers travelling for work, holidays, family visits, education and medical care.

Queensland Rail has confirmed that DT Infrastructure will deliver:

• detailed design for Rockhampton railway station;
• construction of the Rockhampton station upgrade;
• detailed design for Bundaberg railway station;
• construction of the Bundaberg station upgrade;
• accessibility improvements;
• security and customer-information upgrades;
• station carpark improvements; and
• better integration with other transport services.

The contracts were publicly announced in July 2026. Queensland Rail’s current regional upgrade page states that design is underway at both locations, with early works expected to begin in late 2026 and major construction scheduled for 2027.

Current official project information is available through the Queensland Rail regional station upgrades page.

Rockhampton and Bundaberg serve almost 140,000 passengers annually

Rockhampton and Bundaberg are key stations on Queensland’s regional passenger-rail network.

Queensland Rail says almost 140,000 customers use the two stations each year.

The stations support passengers travelling along the Queensland coast and provide connections for:

• regional residents;
• business travellers;
• tourists;
• students;
• people travelling for medical care;
• families visiting other Queensland communities; and
• passengers connecting with local bus, taxi and private transport services.

Regional rail stations often serve a broader geographic area than the immediate city. Passengers may travel from surrounding towns and rural communities before continuing by train to Brisbane, North Queensland or other coastal destinations.

The upgrades are therefore intended to improve both the station environment and the wider regional transport connection.

Accessibility is central to the DT Infrastructure contracts

The DT Infrastructure station upgrades will focus heavily on improving accessibility.

Queensland Rail’s regional station program is intended to provide more inclusive access for people with disabilities, older passengers, families with prams and travellers carrying luggage.

Published works across the Rockhampton and Bundaberg projects include:

• accessible station entrances;
• accessible pathways to assisted boarding points;
• upgraded accessible parking;
• new or improved accessible toilets;
• tactile ground-surface indicators;
• additional handrails where required;
• variable-height luggage check-in desks;
• improved directional signage;
• safer passenger movement through the station; and
• better connections between parking, drop-off areas and platforms.

Accessibility work at an existing station must be integrated with heritage elements, existing structures, operational rail requirements and the physical constraints of the site.

The final design will determine how individual treatments are incorporated at each station.

Rockhampton railway station upgrade

DT Infrastructure has been awarded the contract to deliver detailed design and construction for the Rockhampton station upgrade.

Rockhampton is a major Central Queensland transport and service centre. The railway station supports long-distance passenger services and connects the city with destinations throughout Queensland.

The Rockhampton works are expected to improve:

• station accessibility;
• passenger safety;
• security coverage;
• customer information;
• luggage check-in access;
• toilet facilities;
• carparking;
• drop-off arrangements; and
• connections with other transport providers.

Detailed design is now underway. Early works are scheduled for late 2026, ahead of major construction in 2027.

Queensland Rail has advised that it will continue consulting the community and will share final designs after the detailed-design phase is completed.

Bundaberg railway station upgrade

DT Infrastructure will also deliver detailed design and construction for the Bundaberg station upgrade.

Bundaberg station is an important regional transport hub serving the city, surrounding agricultural districts and communities across the broader Wide Bay region.

The station supports long-distance passenger services and provides an important connection for people travelling to Brisbane and other coastal centres.

The Bundaberg project will include accessibility, security, passenger-facility, parking and transport-integration improvements similar to those being developed for Rockhampton.

The planned works include:

• new CCTV and security improvements;
• clearer station signage;
• tactile ground indicators;
• handrails where required;
• variable-height luggage check-in desks;
• accessible toilet facilities;
• upgraded station parking; and
• a new passenger drop-off zone connecting with other transport services.

Detailed design is underway, with early works scheduled for late 2026 and major construction expected to start in 2027.

New CCTV and station-security improvements

Security upgrades are part of the announced station works.

Queensland Rail says new CCTV will be installed to improve monitoring across the Rockhampton and Bundaberg station environments.

Station security design may need to consider:

• platform areas;
• building entrances;
• ticketing and luggage facilities;
• carparks;
• drop-off zones;
• pedestrian approaches;
• equipment rooms;
• lighting levels;
• camera coverage and blind spots; and
• integration with existing Queensland Rail security systems.

Security infrastructure must also be coordinated with station power, communications, data storage and operational-control systems.

Detailed design will establish the final number, type and location of cameras and other security equipment.

Customer information and station signage

Improved signage and customer information are included in the upgrade scope.

Regional passengers may be unfamiliar with station layouts or may arrive carrying luggage and connecting from other transport modes.

Clear signs can assist passengers in locating:

• station entrances;
• platforms;
• ticketing facilities;
• luggage check-in areas;
• accessible pathways;
• toilets;
• carparks;
• drop-off areas;
• bus and taxi connections; and
• emergency exits.

Signage design must consider visibility, readability, accessibility, lighting and consistency with Queensland Rail’s wider customer-information system.

Variable-height luggage check-in desks

The station upgrades will include variable-height desks at luggage check-in facilities.

This treatment is intended to improve access for wheelchair users, people of shorter stature and passengers who may have difficulty using a conventional fixed-height counter.

The design must coordinate the desk height and clearances with:

• wheelchair approach space;
• staff operating areas;
• luggage scales and equipment;
• customer queuing;
• communications systems;
• power and data services; and
• existing station-building layouts.

Although relatively small compared with major structural works, these details can significantly improve the passenger experience.

Accessible toilet upgrades

New accessible toilet facilities are another important component of the DT Infrastructure station upgrades.

Accessible amenities may require improvements to:

• door widths;
• circulation space;
• fixtures and fittings;
• handrails;
• basin and mirror heights;
• emergency assistance systems;
• signage;
• lighting;
• ventilation; and
• connections with accessible station pathways.

The final facilities must be designed around the station’s existing buildings, utilities, heritage considerations and available space.

Station carparks and drop-off zones to be upgraded

Queensland Rail has confirmed that the station carparks will be upgraded.

A new drop-off zone will also be introduced to improve integration with other transport providers.

These works may involve:

• carpark pavement repairs or reconstruction;
• accessible parking spaces;
• kerb and drainage works;
• pedestrian crossings;
• lighting;
• line marking;
• signage;
• taxi and passenger pick-up arrangements;
• bus connections;
• vehicle circulation improvements; and
• safe access to the station entrance.

Carpark and drop-off works must be staged carefully to maintain passenger access while construction is underway.

Working within operational railway stations

The DT Infrastructure station upgrades will be completed within active railway environments.

Construction at an operational station creates additional constraints compared with an ordinary building or civil project.

The contractor must coordinate work around:

• passenger train movements;
• platform operations;
• station staff;
• passenger access;
• luggage handling;
• rail safety requirements;
• electrical and communications systems;
• working-hour restrictions;
• planned rail closures; and
• emergency access.

Some activities may need to be completed during planned possessions or outside normal passenger-service periods.

Temporary passenger routes, barriers and signs may also be needed to maintain safe station operation while individual work areas are under construction.

Detailed design underway before early works

DT Infrastructure commenced comprehensive design work following the contract announcement.

The detailed-design phase is expected to develop the project from the announced scope into coordinated construction documentation.

Design activities may include:

• site surveys;
• existing-condition investigations;
• utility locating;
• building and structural assessment;
• accessibility reviews;
• architectural design;
• civil and drainage design;
• electrical and communications design;
• security-system design;
• carpark and traffic design;
• constructability reviews;
• cost planning;
• construction staging; and
• stakeholder consultation.

Queensland Rail says final designs will be shared with the community after the detailed-design process progresses.

Early works scheduled for late 2026

Early works are scheduled to begin at both stations in late 2026.

Early works may be used to prepare the sites for major construction and reduce risk before the main delivery phase.

Potential early activities may include:

• service locating;
• surveying;
• site establishment;
• temporary fencing;
• minor demolition;
• utility relocations;
• temporary passenger access;
• investigation of existing structures;
• environmental controls; and
• preparation for future carpark or building work.

The exact early-works scope has not yet been publicly detailed and will depend on the completed designs and project staging.

Major construction planned for 2027

Major construction at Rockhampton and Bundaberg stations is scheduled to commence in 2027.

Construction programs will need to be coordinated with passenger operations and regional rail timetables.

Queensland Rail is expected to provide further information about temporary access, station impacts and construction staging as the projects advance.

The final completion dates have not been publicly confirmed in the official information reviewed for this article.

Maryborough West contract still to follow

Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Maryborough West were announced as the initial stations within Queensland Rail’s regional station improvement program.

DT Infrastructure has currently been awarded the Rockhampton and Bundaberg contracts.

Planning and early design work continues for Maryborough West station, but Queensland Rail says the delivery contract for that station has not yet been awarded.

The Maryborough West project should therefore be treated as a separate future procurement opportunity rather than part of the current DT Infrastructure award.

Queensland Rail has also undertaken feasibility work for possible future upgrades at Townsville and Cairns stations.

Supply-chain opportunities from the DT Infrastructure station upgrades

The DT Infrastructure station upgrades may create regional supplier and subcontractor opportunities across Central Queensland and the Wide Bay region.

DT Infrastructure has stated that the projects are expected to create meaningful opportunities for local suppliers and contractors during delivery.

Potential participation areas may include:

• architectural design support;
• accessibility consulting;
• surveying and construction set-out;
• service locating;
• minor demolition;
• civil earthworks;
• stormwater drainage;
• concrete and paving;
• carpark construction;
• line marking and road signage;
• building refurbishment;
• plumbing and accessible amenities;
• electrical installation;
• station and carpark lighting;
• CCTV and security systems;
• communications and data cabling;
• passenger information systems;
• tactile ground-surface indicators;
• handrails and metalwork;
• doors and access-control systems;
• temporary fencing and barriers;
• traffic management;
• rail safety support;
• plant and equipment hire;
• construction materials;
• cleaning and site services;
• waste management;
• local transport and logistics; and
• worker accommodation.

These are potential work areas only. The contract announcement does not confirm which packages remain open, and DT Infrastructure may already have established subcontractors or delivery partners.

Businesses should monitor the contractor’s official procurement channels and provide concise capability information relevant to rail, accessibility, public infrastructure and regional delivery.

DT Infrastructure’s rail delivery capability

DT Infrastructure is a major Australian infrastructure contractor operating across rail, transport, energy and complex infrastructure sectors.

The company says the Rockhampton and Bundaberg awards strengthen its position as a delivery partner for complex rail projects across Australia.

Its wider rail experience includes work across metropolitan networks, regional rail systems and major freight corridors.

Relevant capability for the station projects includes:

• design-and-construct delivery;
• rail-interface management;
• construction in operational environments;
• station and passenger-facility works;
• civil and building construction;
• electrical and communications integration;
• safety and quality systems;
• stakeholder engagement;
• regional subcontractor coordination; and
• testing and handover.

Why the DT Infrastructure station upgrades matter

The DT Infrastructure station upgrades are significant because they provide a named contractor, two confirmed design-and-construct awards and defined construction activity across two regional Queensland cities.

The story combines:

• two regional station projects;
• a recognised national contractor;
• almost 140,000 annual station customers;
• accessibility and public-transport improvements;
• early works scheduled for late 2026;
• major construction planned for 2027;
• local supplier and contractor opportunities; and
• investment across both Central Queensland and Wide Bay.

Although no contract value has been published, the dual-contract format and the contractor’s name make the announcement commercially useful to the Queensland rail and construction supply chain.

Bowen Basin Index readers can follow further Queensland rail and transport awards through the Project Watch rail category, the transport category, the construction category and the broader Project Watch news hub.

DT Infrastructure station upgrades summary

Queensland Rail has awarded DT Infrastructure design-and-construct contracts for major upgrades at Rockhampton and Bundaberg railway stations.

The works will improve accessibility, security, passenger facilities, parking and integration with other transport services.

Detailed design is underway, with early works expected to start in late 2026 and major construction scheduled for 2027.

The contract values and final construction completion dates have not been publicly disclosed.