On 31 March 1999, Minister for Transport & Main Roads Steve Bredhauer announced that a route from the existing North Coast line at Beerwah through to Maroochydore had been decided on.

[3][4] Further documentation on the Qld Government Transport and Main Roads website in July 2022 indicates that planning is continuing.

It is proposed the corridor be altered to run west of Golden Beach, and through the Caloundra Airport site.

[9] In the 2022 federal budget, the Morrison Government announced a commitment of $1.6 billion towards the construction rail line to improve connectivity for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

[11] In November 2023, Federal Transport Minister, Catherine King announced she would cut funding for the project, citing cost blowouts and a lack of demand.