Construction update Salisbury station - September and October 2026
In September and October 2026, works will continue at Salisbury station and within the surrounding rail corridor during a scheduled track possession, including overhead electrical and signalling works, minor rectification works, and concrete finishing, patching, painting and sealing works.
Details of work
The following activities are scheduled to occur between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday intermittently throughout September and October, weather and construction conditions permitting:
- Continue minor concrete finishing, patching, painting and sealing works at Salisbury station
- Minor preparation works for the future installation of the ETCS equipment shelter including formwork and concreting. You can learn more ETCS and how it will improve rail safety and efficiency at the dedicated page.
Out of hours work
Work activities scheduled during planned track closures (when trains are not operating) or outside the project’s standard working hours are outlined below, weather and construction conditions permitting.
At Salisbury station and in the rail corridor, and between 2:00am Saturday 19 September to 10:00pm Sunday 11 October 2026, the following works will occur:
- Formwork and concreting for the ETCS equipment shelter slab
- Minor excavation and earthworks for the installation of services and drainage
- Minor concrete finishing, patching, painting and sealing around Salisbury station
- Signal testing and commissioning activities
- Track works and maintenance.
Salisbury station work areas and traffic changes
Changes to the way you travel
From Saturday 19 September to Sunday 11 October, there will be track closures and travel changes on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines for works on multiple projects to build a better rail network for South East Queensland.
Please allow extra travel time and plan your journey by using any of the links below:
What to expect
During these works you may notice some intermittent disruptions such as:
- Intermittent single lane closures on Lillian Avenue, Fairlie Terrace and Dollis Street near the rail corridor gates for access into work areas (refer to map). Traffic control and signage will be in place if required. Some minor delays may be experienced
- Trucks and machinery including concrete trucks and pumps, loaders, excavators with rock breaker (if required), vacuum trucks, mobile cranes, minor vibrating equipment, small power tools and hand tools
- Changes around your local area such as increased construction vehicles, traffic management signs and personnel
- Increased levels of noise, vibration and dust associated with the use of heavy machinery and equipment.
We appreciate your patience during construction and will continue to update you as work progresses.
If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form: