Salisbury station accessibility rebuild update

As part of this transformation, the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is responsible for a rolling program of station accessibility upgrades between Dutton Park and Salisbury stations, including a complete rebuild of Salisbury station.

Salisbury station is being completely rebuilt to make it accessible and create a better transport experience for all customers. From Monday 9 December 2024, the station will close for construction, allowing major works to commence at the station.

Beenleigh line trains will run express through Salisbury station during construction, with the station expected to reopen in mid-2026 once works are complete.

The new station will feature:

• New accessible station entry points on Dollis Street and from the Salisbury station commuter carpark on Lillian Avenue including shade canopies, seating, drinking fountains and footpaths
• New station overpass providing connectivity between Lillian Avenue and Dollis Street including a lift and a staircase to each platform
• An additional third platform
• New platform canopies to provide improved weather protection
• New station buildings including ticket office, staff facilities and an accessible public toilet
• Accessible parking and kiss ‘n’ ride facilities on Dollis Street
• Enclosed bicycle storage and outdoor racks.

 
The station will also feature casual bicylce parking adjacent to both station platforms.

Salisbury station construction

Works will occur from 9 December 2024 – mid 2026*.

This work will involve the following changes:

• Station closed to all train services
• No pedestrian access over the rail corridor.

The works will include:

• Demolition of existing platforms and construction of a new raised platforms including an additional (third) platform
• Identification and relocation of utilities including trenching and installation of undertrack crossings
• Removal of old electrical structures and installation of new overhead electrical lines and masts
• Construction of a new station and pedestrian overpass including lifts and stairs
• Construction of new station buildings including ticket office, staff facilities and a public accessible toilet
• Construction of platform canopies for weather protection, and installation of seating, bins and wayfinding signage
• Construction of Dollis Street accessible parking and kiss ‘n’ ride facilities
• Construction of enclosed secure bicycle storage facilities and outdoor racks for casual bicycle parking.

*Works are subject to weather and construction conditions
 

Alternative transport options

There are plenty of alternative travel options to support you during the full station closure:

• By bus:
  • High frequency StationLink route 19 will be available from Lillian Avenue.
  • There may be other local bus services including routes 110, 115 and 117 on Beaudesert Road that maybe better for you.
• By train:
  • If you prefer to continue to travelling by train, Rocklea station is open to customers.
  • If you need an accessible station, Rocklea and Coopers Plains stations are the closest stations with lift access.

StationLink – Route 19

To support you during the closure, StationLink route 19 will operate between Salisbury station and the PA Hospital station.

Buses are wrapped to make them easily identifiable and are low floor (accessible) with ticketing equipment available. Make sure you have your go card or valid paper ticket when boarding the bus.

You’ll be able to track StationLink in real-time on the Translink app, and plan your new journey with Translink’s journey planner.

Remember to plan ahead before you travel by using any of the links below:

• The Translink website
• Call 13 12 30

You can read more about the Rocklea station accessibility rebuild process by using the link below:

• Salisbury station accessibility rebuild factsheet