Upgrades to the North Coast Line have been long-awaited in Nambour. Concerns were raised this week about the future works and whether or not there was any appetite from the State Government to progress duplication beyond Beerwah. Transport Minister Mark Bailey hit back at Fisher MP Andrew Wallace, calling on him to secure a funding commitment for Stage 2, as a stoush over a $230 million funding shortfall continued. Mr O'Brien said he hoped to use the disappointment of the North Coast Connect recommendations and the uncertainty around Stage 2 of Beerburrum to Nambour as a window to secure a duplication commitment. "Nothing will transform Nambour more than rail but it's going to take a united effort to deliver the rail solution that Nambour deserves," Mr O'Brien said.