I think that s a good thing (the discussions), he said. Last week Fairfax MP Ted O Brien confirmed he and state Labor counterpart, Nicklin MP Robert Skelton, had started discussions in a bid to push for rail duplication to Nambour as part of Stage 2 of Beerburrum to Nambour rail upgrade works. STEP FORWARD: Federal LNP MP Ted O Brien, bottom left, and Labor MP for Nicklin Robert Skelton, have held discussions recently over Stage 2 of the Beerburrum to Nambour rail project. Mr Bray in lieu of fast rail in the immediate future, rail duplication was the next best result, and business owners and residents were keen to see it secured.