Weekend track closures - Shorncliffe line

Last reviewed: Tuesday 23 Jun 2026 at 9.21am

There'll be weekend track closures on the Shorncliffe line throughout June and July to allow testing of the new European Train Control System.

During these closures, trains will not run between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations.

Your weeknight travel may also be impacted.

There will also be extended track closures on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines between Saturday 27 June and Sunday 19 July.

Map of track closure

During these closures, timetabled railbuses will replace trains between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations to get you where you need to be.

Railbus R348 will stop at all stations between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations and will depart approximately every 30 minutes.

Shorncliffe line trains will continue to run between Northgate and Roma Street stations.

Please allow extra travel time and plan your journey closer to the travel date using our journey planner.

Bikes and e-scooters are not permitted on railbuses.

Cross River Rail is testing the new world-class signalling system, the European Train Control System (ETCS), on the Shorncliffe line. Testing ETCS to confirm the system meets safety regulations and operational requirements is an important step before testing in the Cross River Rail tunnels can commence.
During this period, you may see trains travelling on the Shorncliffe line and stopping at some stations. These trains are undergoing important testing and are not in service.
For more information on the Cross River Rail project, visit the Cross River Rail website.

Normal fares and conditions apply on all scheduled services.

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