Last reviewed: Thursday 28 Nov 2024 at 8.53am

Track closure in brief

  • Start: First service Saturday 4 January
  • End: Last service Sunday 5 January
  • Affected lines: Airport, Caboolture, Doomben, Redcliffe Peninsula, Shorncliffe, Sunshine Coast 
  • 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
R603All stops between Northgate and Bowen HillsFirst to last service
R617Express between Eagle Junction and Roma StreetFirst service to 10pm
R619Express between Northgate and Bowen Hills, via Nundah and ToombulFirst service to 9pm

Train line information

If your line is not listed below, it is not impacted by this weekend's track closure.

Please plan your journey closer to the date of the closure.

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

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, Bowen Hills and Roma Street stations. 

Affected stations:

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

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

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

Affected stations:

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

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

Timetabled railbuses will replace trains for stations between Northgate, Eagle Junction, Bowen Hills 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. 

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

Affected stations:

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

Map of track closure

Map of 4 and 5 January track closure

What works are happening?

Cross River Rail construction at 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