Last reviewed: Thursday 28 Nov 2024 at 9.54am

Track closure in brief

  • Start: First service Monday 23 December
  • End: Last service Tuesday 24 December
  • Affected lines: All lines will be impacted by track closures and timetable changes. 
  • Next normal service: All lines will continue to be impacted by the December and January extended track closures

We'll be running timetabled railbuses to replace trains to help you get where you need to be. 

Railbuses may take longer than trains. Please consider your transport options, allow extra travel time and plan ahead to find your fastest travel option.

View map of track closure

Bikes and e-scooters are not permitted on railbuses. 

Please ensure you have a valid ticket for your journey. Normal fares apply. 

RouteDestinationsTimes
R394Express between Ferny Grove and Roma Street, via Keperra, Grovely, Oxford Park, Mitchelton and GaythorneFirst to last service
R395All stops between Ferny Grove and Roma StreetFirst to last service
R580Express between Cannon Hill and Boggo Road/Park Road, via Woolloongabba stationFirst to last service
R581All stops between Cannon Hill and Boggo Road/Park RoadFirst to last service
R604All stops between Northgate and Roma StreetFirst to last service
R617Express between Eagle Junction and Roma StreetFirst service to 10pm
R618Express between Northgate and Roma Street, via Nundah and ToombulFirst to last service
R620Express between Geebung and Roma Street AM and PM peaks only

Train line information

All lines will be impacted by track closures and timetable changes.

Please replan your journey closer to the date to find your best travel option.

Airport line trains will run between Domestic Airport and Eagle Junction station. 

  • Trains travelling from the Airport will then continue to Shorncliffe after Eagle Junction, running express between Eagle Junction and Northgate.

Timetabled railbuses will run between Eagle Junction and Roma Street stations.

Affected stations:

  • Eagle Junction
  • Wooloowin
  • Albion
  • Bowen Hills
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Central
  • Roma Street

Beenleigh line trains will run between Beenleigh and Roma Street stations.

Timetabled railbuses will replace trains between Roma Street, Ferny Grove, Eagle Junction and Northgate stations. 

Affected stations:

  • Roma Street
  • Central
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Bowen Hills

Caboolture/Sunshine Coast line trains will run between Caboolture and Northgate stations only, running express between Petrie and Northgate stopping only at Geebung station. 

Timetable railbuses will run between Geebung, Northgate, Eagle Junction and Roma Street stations. 

Affected stations:

  • Northgate
  • Eagle Junction
  • Bowen Hills
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Central
  • Roma Street

Cleveland line trains will run between Cleveland and Cannon Hill stations only as three-car services. 

Timetabled railbuses will replace trains between Cannon Hill and Boggo Road/Park Road, and between Roma Street, Eagle Junction, Ferny Grove and Northgate stations.

Affected stations:

  • Cannon Hill
  • Morningside
  • Norman Park
  • Coorparoo
  • Buranda
  • Boggo Road/Park Road
  • Roma Street
  • Central 
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Bowen Hills

Doomben line trains will run between Doomben and Eagle Junction stations only. 

Timetabled railbuses will replace trains for stations between Eagle Junction and Roma Street stations. 

Affected stations:

  • Eagle Junction
  • Wooloowin
  • Albion
  • Bowen Hills
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Central
  • Roma Street

Ferny Grove line trains will not run. 

Timetabled railbuses will replace trains between Ferny Grove and Roma Street stations. 

Affected stations:

  • Ferny Grove 
  • Keperra
  • Grovely
  • Oxford Park
  • Mitchelton
  • Gaythorne
  • Enoggera
  • Alderley
  • Newmarket
  • Wilston
  • Windsor
  • Bowen Hills
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Central
  • Roma Street

Gold Coast line trains will run between Varsity Lakes and Roma Street stations. 

Timetabled railbuses will replace trains for stations between Roma Street, Eagle Junction, Ferny Grove and Northgate stations. 

Affected stations:

  • Roma Street
  • Central
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Bowen Hills

Ipswich/Rosewood line trains will run between Ipswich/Rosewood and Roma Street stations.

Timetable railbuses will replace trains for stations between Roma Street, Eagle Junction, Ferny Grove and Northgate stations.  

Affected stations:

  • Roma Street
  • Central
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Bowen Hills

Redcliffe Peninsula line trains will run between Kippa-Ring and Northgate stations. 

Timetabled railbuses will replace trains for stations between Northgate, Eagle Junction and Roma Street stations. 

Affected stations:

  • Northgate
  • Eagle Junction
  • Bowen Hills
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Central
  • Roma Street

Shorncliffe line trains will run between Shorncliffe and Northgate stations. 

  • Trains will then run between Eagle Junction and Domestic Airport station until 10pm. 

Timetabled railbuses will replace trains for stations between Northgate, Eagle Junction and Roma Street stations. 

Affected stations:

  • Northgate
  • Nundah
  • Toombul
  • Eagle Junction
  • Wooloowin
  • Albion
  • Bowen Hills
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Central
  • Roma Street

Springfield line trains will run between Springfield and Roma Street stations.

Timetable railbuses will replace trains for stations between Roma Street, Eagle Junction, Ferny Grove and Northgate stations.  

Affected stations:

  • Roma Street
  • Central
  • Fortitude Valley
  • Bowen Hills

Map of track closure

Map of December weekday track closure

What works are happening?

Cross River Rail construction at Boggo Road, Exhibition and Mayne Yard worksites. 

Visit Cross River Rail to find out about future benefits.

Ticket and fare information

Normal fares and conditions apply on all scheduled services. 

Need assistance?

You may need to transfer at a different station than usual to complete your journey. 

For more information about station features or if you need assistance with station access, contact Queensland Rail during their business hours:

  • call 13 16 17, or
  • SMS 0428 774 636.

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

Affected services