Shorncliffe line track closure
Testing of the European Train Control System (ETCS) to support Cross River Rail means changes to travel and transport services on the Shorncliffe line from:
- Monday 28 April to Thursday 1 May
- Monday 19 to Thursday 22 May
Buses will replace trains between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations.
In conjunction with weeknight closures, extended weekday closures on the Shorncliffe line are required from time to time to carry out specific testing scenarios. More information on these changes will be provided closer to each testing period.
Travel information
- Shorncliffe line trains will continue to run between Northgate and Roma Street stations
- Express railbus R347 will be available between Northgate and Sandgate stations from first service to 7pm
- Railbus R348 will be available from all stations between Shorncliffe and Northgate throughout the closure
- If you’re travelling towards the city, please take a railbus to Northgate station and transfer to a train to continue your journey.
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.
Map of closure
Affected stops and stations
- Bindha station
- Banyo station
- Nudgee station
- Boondall station
- North Boondall station
- Deagon station
- Sandgate station
- Shorncliffe station
We encourage you to plan your journey closer to the date by: