Last reviewed: Wednesday 4 Dec 2024 at 11.24am

Track closure in brief

  • Start: First service Monday 13 January
  • End: Last service Friday 17 January
  • Affected lines: 
    • All lines will have timetable changes
    • Airport, Beenleigh, Caboolture, Doomben, Gold Coast, Redcliffe Peninsula, Shorncliffe, Sunshine Coast
  • Next normal service: Beenleigh, Gold Coast and Northern lines will continue to be impacted by the December and January extended track closures until Sunday 19 January.

We'll be running timetabled railbuses to replace trains between impacted stations 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
R583Express between Banoon and Eagle JunctionFirst service to 10pm
R584Express between Banoon and Boggo Road/Park RoadFirst to last service
R586Express between Banoon and Roma StreetFirst to last service
R591All stations between Banoon and Boggo Road/Park Road, excluding RockleaFirst to last service
R603All stations between Northgate and Bowen HillsFirst 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
R619Express between Northgate and Bowen Hills, via Nundah and ToombulFirst service to 9pm
R620Express between Geebung and Roma StreetMorning and afternoon peaks only

StationLink route 19 runs every 15 minutes and stops at all train stations between Salisbury and the PA Hospital station.  

Train line information

All lines will have major timetable changes. There will be no express services on the Ipswich and Cleveland lines.

Lines listed below will also have 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 Shorncliffe after Eagle Junction, running express between Eagle Junction and Northgate.

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

Affected stations:

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

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains will be a combined service running all stops between Varsity Lakes and Banoon stations.

There will be no express trains running. 

Railbuses will replace trains between Banoon, Roma Street and Eagle Junction stations.

Affected stations:

  • Park Road
  • Dutton Park
  • Fairfield
  • Yeronga
  • Yeerongpilly
  • Moorooka
  • Rocklea
  • Salisbury
  • Coopers Plains
  • Banoon

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

Timetabled railbuses will run between Northgate, Eagle Junction, Bowen Hills, Roma Street and Banoon stations. 

Affected stations:

  • Northgate
  • Eagle Junction
  • Bowen Hills

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

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

Affected stations:

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

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains will be a combined service running all stops between Varsity Lakes and Banoon stations.

There will be no express trains running. 

Railbuses will replace trains between Banoon, Roma Street and Eagle Junction stations.

Affected stations:

  • Roma Street
  • South Brisbane
  • South Bank
  • Park Road
  • Dutton Park
  • Fairfield
  • Yeronga
  • Yeerongpilly
  • Moorooka
  • Rocklea
  • Salisbury
  • Coopers Plains
  • Banoon

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

Railbuses will replace trains for stations between Northgate, Bowen Hills and Roma Street stations.

Trains will run to a special timetable.

Affected stations:

  • Northgate
  • Eagle Junction
  • Bowen Hills

Shorncliffe line trains will run between Shorncliffe and Northgate stations only.

Railbuses will replace trains for stations between Northgate, Bowen Hills and Roma Street stations.

Affected stations:

  • Northgate
  • Eagle Junction
  • Bowen Hills

Map of track closure

Map of 13 to 17 January 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.  

Affected services