Last reviewed: Thursday 22 Jan 2026 at 3.30pm

Track closures in brief

During the closure dates below, the Shorncliffe line will be closed from Northgate to Sandgate stations for ETCS testing.

February weekend closure dates

  • Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February
  • Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February
  • Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February
  • Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March

View a map of the track closure.

Cross River Rail track works

Travel information

During this closure we'll be running timetabled railbuses to replace trains to help you get where you need to be. 

Timetabled railbuses will replace trains from Northgate to Shorncliffe stations during the track closure period. 

If you're travelling towards the city, please catch a railbus to Northgate station and transfer to a train to continue your journey.

Please plan your journey closer to the time to find your fastest travel option. Bikes and e-scooters are not permitted on railbuses.

Railbus routes

RouteDestinationsTimes
R348All stations between Northgate and ShorncliffeFirst to last service

Affected stations

Shorncliffe line

  • Northgate
  • Bindha
  • Banyo
  • Nudgee
  • Boondall
  • North Boondall
  • Deagon
  • Sandgate
  • Shorncliffe

Map of track closure

Map of Northgate to Shorncliffe track closure

What works are happening?

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.  

Affected services

South East Queensland