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When the newly rebuilt Salisbury station reopens on Monday 2 March, it will include key accessibility features to make catching a train easier for everyone.

While initially expected to be opened in mid-2026, Salisbury’s reopening next week as a modern and accessible station will mark the latest milestone in the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority’s rolling program of works to rebuild seven southside stations from Dutton Park to Salisbury.

New features include accessible entry points with shade canopies from Dollis Street and the park ‘n’ ride on Lillian Avenue, seating, drinking fountains and footpaths, lifts and staircases to each platform, a new station overpass and a secure bicycle enclosure.

Accessibility has been a key focus in the station’s design, with features including braille and tactile station maps, through lifts, accessible parking, drop off zones, and hearing aid loop coverage.

Representatives from the disability sector and individuals with a range of lived experiences have played a vital role in the station’s design as part of the project’s Accessibility Reference Group (ARG).

Through regular site visits, meetings, and feedback, the group have shared a wealth of knowledge and experiences across a variety of disabilities to inform what features should be included to ensure the station could be used safely and easily by everyone in the community.

Salisbury station has been rebuilt as part of a wider transformation to expand, improve and modernise South East Queensland’s rail network.

While Salisbury station will be in full operation from Monday 2 March, it is important that customers are aware of upcoming track closures impacting a number of train lines while we build a better rail network. This will include Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines over the Easter school holidays (3 April to 26 April).

Specific details on these closures will be communicated to customers through the Translink website well ahead of the impact, with alternative transport to be provided with buses replacing rail services.

Five of the seven stations being rebuilt by the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority have already opened at Dutton Park, Fairfield, Yeronga, Yeerongpilly and Rocklea, with lessons learned from previous station rebuilds to inform the success of Salisbury.

Moorooka, the last of the seven stations, will also close on 2 March to be rebuilt as part of the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority’s wider scope of works.

Alternative transport options will be available throughout the closure with high-frequency StationLink route 19 available from nearby bus stops on Ipswich Road. For customers who prefer to travel by train, Yeerongpilly and Rocklea stations are open and fully accessible.

To plan your journey, use any of the links below

• Downloading the Translink app
• The Translink website
• Call 13 12 30

Acting Head of Translink Dean Helm said opening Salisbury station ahead of schedule after a complete accessibility rebuild was a great milestone and positive outcome for the community.

“The inclusive station will be a game-changer, making it easier than ever for locals to get a train with plenty of accessibility features, including two new accessible parking spaces and a kiss “n” ride on Dollis Street,” Mr Helm said.

“Salisbury’s rebuild included constructing a third platform which will support the Queensland Government’s once-in-a-generation rail transformation by linking with the new underground tunnel, stations and trains to the Gold Coast.

“Along with Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and The Wave on the Sunshine Coast, we are excited to deliver more frequent and faster services across South East Queensland, building a better rail network for Queenslanders now and into the future.”

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Accessibility Reference Group (ARG) Member Julia Agostinelli said she was both astounded and amazed at how far we’ve come to improve the stations.

“As the stations have improved, it is a much clearer, considered and safer pathway to access the stations with what the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is implementing through accessibility upgrades,” Ms Agostinelli said.

“It makes commuting a much more enjoyable experience.

“As an ARG member I feel that I am shoulder to shoulder with people with outstanding talent and expertise.

“To be amongst engineers, project managers and site managers in ARG meetings, and to be considered a valuable component of this project, has been very rewarding.”