Pimpama station construction update - September and October 2025

Major construction is complete at Pimpama station, with testing and commissioning and other final activities progressing well in preparation for station opening.

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority and ADCO Constructions would like to thank the local community for their patience during construction.

The following activities will take place during September and October between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday.

Testing and commissioning activities

  • Final testing and commissioning activities will continue to be undertaken across the station precinct
  • Testing will continue to be carried out on electrical, mechanical and other station systems and equipment


 

Ongoing minor works

  • Platform and overpass finishing works
  • Station systems integration and ongoing final fit out
  • Fencing, landscaping and minor maintenance
  • Queensland Rail training and familiarisation.

What to Expect

  • Testing of lift and platform public announcement systems may be heard during this period (daytime testing only)
  • Removal of temporary buildings, materials, fill material and equipment from the site compound adjacent to Gainsborough Drive
  • The use of machinery including excavators, trucks, mobile cranes, landscaping equipment and hand tools
  • Station employee and emergency services familiarisation activities. Security presence on site.

Rail corridor works

Rail corridor works, including electrical testing and platform finishing works, are scheduled for 6:00am – 6:00pm daily between Saturday 20 September and Saturday 27 September (subject to weather and construction conditions).

Pimpama station features

Line drawing map of the future Pimpama station and station precinct.
 

Get ready for your new station

Specific timing for the introduction of the station into the existing network will be decided in conjunction with Queensland Rail and Translink and has not yet been determined.

The community will be notified in advance of the station opening. Keep an eye out for news on Translink and Queensland Rail’s social channels and websites.

While the finishing touches are carried out at Pimpama station, here are some tips to help you prepare to get on board when it opens.

  • Once the opening date is confirmed, you will be able to plan ahead by using any of the links at the bottom of the page. You’ll be able to check out the timetable, platform number and other service information, as well as connecting bus routes
  • You can walk or cycle with access via Old Pacific Highway, Mebbin Street and Kosciuszko Circuit. Pimpama station has outdoor racks and a lock-up bike enclosure. For more information, visit the Queensland Rail webpage for advice on travelling with your bike.

Changes to the Way You Travel

From Saturday 20 September to Sunday 12 October, there will be major track closures and travel changes on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines. Some journeys may take significantly longer than usual. We encourage you to consider your travel options, plan ahead and allow extra travel time by using the links below:

If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form: