Last reviewed: Wednesday 19 Jun 2024 at 4.49pm

From Monday 8 July until late 2024, there will be temporary changes to some evening services on the Shorncliffe line.

On days that testing is planned between 7:45pm and the last service, trains will not run between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations.

Testing is only planned between Monday and Thursday. 

July evening track closures 

  • Monday 8 to Thursday 11 July
  • Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 July
  • Monday 22 to Thursday 25 July
  • Tuesday 30 July to Thursday 1 August

View a map of the track closure.

Maintenance on track

Travel information

During these closures, timetabled railbuses will replace trains between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations to get you where you need to be. 

Railbus R348 will stop at all stations between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations and will depart approximately every 30 minutes. 

Shorncliffe line trains will continue to run between Northgate and Roma Street stations. 

Please allow extra travel time and plan your journey closer to the date to find your fastest travel option.

Bikes and e-scooters are not permitted on railbuses. 

Map of closure

Map of Northgate to Shorncliffe closure

What works are happening?

Cross River Rail is testing the new world-class signalling system, the European Train Control System (ETCS), on the Shorncliffe line. Testing ETCS to confirm the system meets safety regulations and operational requirements is an important step before testing in the Cross River Rail tunnels can commence.

During this period, you may see trains travelling on the Shorncliffe line and stopping at some stations. These trains are undergoing important testing and are not in service.

For more information on the Cross River Rail project, visit crossriverrail.qld.gov.au

Ticket and fare information

Normal fares and conditions apply on all scheduled services. 

Need assistance?

If you need assistance with station access, contact Queensland Rail. For:

  • general enquiries call 13 16 17 during business hours
  • accessibility assistance SMS 0428 774 636 at any time.

For general information outside of business hours, call our contact centre on 13 12 30.  

For more information on the Cross River Rail project, visit crossriverrail.qld.gov.au. 

Affected services

Affected stops & stations