Track closure in brief
- Start: First service Wednesday 25 December
- End: Last service Thursday 26 December
- Affected lines: All lines will be impacted by track closures.
- 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.
| Route | Destinations | Times |
| R395 | All stops between Ferny Grove and Roma Street | First to last service |
| R580 | Express between Cannon Hill and Boggo Road/Park Road, via Woolloongabba station | First to last service on Boxing Day (will not run on Christmas Day) |
| R581 | All stops between Cannon Hill and Boggo Road/Park Road | First to last service |
| R604 | All stops between Northgate and Roma Street | First to last service |
| R617 | Express between Eagle Junction and Roma Street | First service to 10pm |
| R618 | Express between Northgate and Roma Street, via Nundah and Toombul | First to last service |
StationLink route 19 runs every 30 minutes and stops at all stations between Rocklea and the PA Hospital station.
Train line information
All lines will be impacted by track closures.
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 Caboolture after Eagle Junction, running express between Eagle Junction and Petrie, stopping at Northgate and Geebung.
There will be some timetable changes.
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.
- Trains will then run between Eagle Junction and Domestic Airport stations until 10pm.
Timetable railbuses will run between Northgate, Eagle Junction and Roma Street stations.
Affected stations:
- Northgate
- Eagle Junction
- Wooloowin
- Albion
- 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 do not run on public holidays.
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
- Wooloowin
- Albion
- Bowen Hills
- Fortitude Valley
- Central
- Roma Street
Shorncliffe line trains will run between Shorncliffe and Northgate stations.
Timetabled railbuses will replace trains for stations between Northgate, Eagle Junction and Roma Street stations.
Affected stations:
- Northgate
- 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
What works are happening?
Cross River Rail construction at Boggo Road, Dutton Park, Exhibition, Mayne Yard, Salisbury and Yeerongpilly 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.
