Morningside station is reopening on Tuesday 31 December!
Replan your travel to make the most of your new station.
From Monday 22 January 2024 until Monday 30 December 2024, Morningside station will close for a major station accessibility upgrade.
This means Cleveland line services will not stop at Morningside for the duration of the works.
While the station is closed, alternative transport options will be available; including the new route 237 - Cannon Hill to Morningside service.
See all the alternative travel options below.
Key upgrade features
- A new footbridge with lift access
- Improved accessible parking
- Full length high-level platforms
- Upgraded hearing augmentation loops and tactile ground surface indicators
- Upgraded security cameras and lighting
- New wayfinding and platform signage
- Upgraded station office and facilities.
Wynnum Road entrance
The new lift and overpass from Wynnum Road are still under construction and will not be ready for reopening on Tuesday 31 December.
If you are entering the station from the Wynnum Road side, you will need to use the existing pedestrian stairs and overpass to cross the train line.
If are unable to use stairs, you will not be able to enter the station from Wynnum Road. The only accessible station entry point is from Waminda Street.
If you require assistance:
- speak to station staff
- use the help phone on the platform
- call Queensland Rail on 13 16 17 (during business hours only), or
- text Queensland Rail on 0427 774 636, anytime.
Please note: the new lifts and pedestrian overpass between platform 1 and 2 will be open.
Alternative travel options
The new route 237 service will run between Cannon Hill station and Morningside station, with additional stops along Wynnum Road.
This is a temporary service running will finish after the last service on Sunday 22 December.
Railbus R581
Between Monday 23 and Monday 30 December, railbus R581 will replace trains between Boggo Road/Park Road and Cannon Hill stations, including Morningside station.
This railbus is running during the Christmas holiday period track closures. Please plan you travel.
Timetables
Route 237 will run every 15 minutes or better in peak hour (6am to 9am, and 3pm to 6pm on weekdays).
Outside of peak hour, the service frequency will match the Cleveland line schedule at Cannon Hill station.
View the 237 timetable in journey planner or as a printable PDF document.
Stops serviced
- Cannon Hill station
- Morningside shops
- Morningside School of Arts
- Morningside station (Wynnum Road)
- Morningside station (Richmond Road)
- Cannon Hill station
Maps of station stops
Closed station- Morningside station
Blue- Wynnum Road at Morningside Rail, stop 25, Morningside (Stop ID 002696)
Red- Richmond Road near Elba Lane (Stop ID 002683)
Train- Cannon Hill station, platform 1, Cannon Hill (Stop ID 600256)
Bus- Barrack Rd near Bombery St, stop 60 (Stop ID 002880)
There are a few bus routes that leave from stop 25 outside Morningside station that travel towards the city.
Catching one of these buses may be faster than catching route 237 back to Cannon Hill station and transferring to the train there.
Everyday services
- Route 227 - Wynnum Plaza to Brisbane City, via Story Bridge, and Fortitude Valley.
- Route 235 - Bulimba to Fortitude Valley, via Wooloongabba station, South East busway, and Brisbane City.
Weekday peak-hour services
There are a few bus routes that leave from stop 25 opposite Morningside station that travel towards some Cleveland line suburbs.
Depending on your destination, catching one of these buses may be faster than catching route 237 to Cannon Hill station and transferring to the train there.
Everyday services
- Route 227 - Brisbane City to Wynnum Plaza, via Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill shops and Manly Road.
Weekday peak-hour services
If you normally park at Morningside station, consider using nearby Norman Park or Cannon Hill stations instead.
Both stations are serviced by Cleveland line services.
Travelling with a bike? Unfortunately bikes and personal mobility devices are not allowed onboard bus services, including the 237.
Check out Queensland Rail's bike and e-scooter page to see what bike storage facilities are available at Cannon Hill station.
About the program
The Station Accessibility Upgrade Program is an ongoing body of work by Queensland Rail to deliver upgraded stations and facilities that are easy to get to and use.
Visit the Queensland Rail project page to find out more.
Looking for information about the other closed stations?
Check out our project page for full details.
