Glossary

Here is a glossary for some of the acronyms or terms that you might see. I'll probably add to this whenever I see something that I don't know.

  • ATP: Automatic Train Protection
  • B2N: Beerberum to Nambour (Rail Upgrade project)
  • BEEP: Bus Extension and Enhancement Program
  • BERT: Brisbane Electric Rapid Transit, also called Brisbane Metro
  • BNBN: Brisbane's New Bus Network
  • CAMCOS: Stands for Caloundra and Maroochydore Corridor Options Study, referring to the Maroochydore railway line. Now renamed to Direct Sunshine Coast Line (DSCL).
  • CRR: Cross River Rail
  • DSCL: Stands for Direct Sunshine Coast Line, referring to the Maroochydore railway line. Previously named Caloundra and Maroochydore Corridor Options Study (CAMCOS).
  • ETCS: European Train Control System
  • GC: Gold Coast
  • GCLR: Gold Coast Light Rail
  • LDX: Long Distance Express
  • OOL: Not an acronym, but the IATA code for Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta
  • STUG: Suburban Turn Up and Go
  • TMR: Department of Transport and Main Roads

See also: Abbreviations and Acronyms | Railways and Tramways of Australia