On this page you’ll be able to find out everything you need to know about Exhibition station, plans for the surrounding station precinct, a history of the station area and how an upgraded station at Exhibition will transform travel in the future.

Major construction at Exhibition station is now complete and the station will open temporarily for major events at the Brisbane Showgrounds from June 2025 onwards, including the Ekka in August.

The station will open for year-round services in line with the start of trains through the new Cross River Rail tunnels, which is
expected in 2029.

You can also stay up to date with current construction works happening in the area and find details of any impacts and working hours.

Temporary station openings to support travel to major events at the Brisbane Showgrounds will be communicated well in advance on the Translink website.

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

Exhibition station

The new Exhibition station viewed from the concourse at RNA Showgrounds.

Exhibition station

A newly upgraded Exhibition station will provide rail services all year round for one of Brisbane’s fastest growing suburbs.

Learn More
Render of future Exhibition station.

Explore in 360 degrees

Check out these first person views of the future stations and explore the station's past.

Learn More
Render of the Brisbane area from precolonisation. First Nations people are sitting around a fire at night time.

Cultural Heritage of the Exhibition Station area

Learn about the cultural heritage of the Exhibition Station site.

Learn More
Night time aerial photo of the upgraded Exhibition station looking back towards the RNA Showgrounds.

Exhibition station precinct

By connecting high growth residential and employment areas, Cross River Rail will enable increased employment as well as property and commercial opportunities.

Learn More
Australian Test Cricket team walk on to the pitch in 1928.

History of the area

Learn about the rich history of the Exhibition area.

Learn More
View from the platform of the upgraded Exhibition station. There is a clock tower in the background.

Transforming travel

A newly upgraded Exhibition station will transform the way we travel to and through Brisbane in the future.

Learn More

Construction Notices

Check where work has started, what's coming up and how it will impact you.

Register for work notifications
View all work notices