Shorncliffe station is now open following completion of the station renewal project and accessibility upgrade.
Now that the station is open, shuttle bus R346 and the dedicated school shuttle bus to St Patrick's College have ceased operation.
Queensland Rail would like to thank the community and our customers for their patience throughout the project and hope you enjoy your renewed station and all it has to offer.
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Upcoming works
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August
Weekend works will occur between
6AM and 6PM each day on
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August at Shorncliffe station as well as Sandgate station where the temporary train crew depots and fencing will be removed from the carpark on Curlew Street. Once these items are removed from site, all customer carparking will be available from Monday 3 August at Sandgate station.
You can find out more about current out of hours works impacting the Shorncliffe line, including Shorncliffe station, on our
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Every effort will be made to carry out these works with respect to our neighbours and customers.
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About the project
Shorncliffe station building has been restored to preserve its heritage for future generations. Accessibility improvements have made it easier for all customers and the community to travel on our network.
Restoration works focused on:
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restoration of the old station building back to its 1914 original footprint
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restoration of the existing awning
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retention of the 1940s air raid shelter.
Shorncliffe station accessibility upgrade included:
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90m high-level platform raising at the boarding points
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upgraded hearing augmentation loops and tactile ground surface indicators
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upgraded security cameras and lighting
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new wayfinding and platform signage
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construction of a new accessible station entrance ramp
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construction of two new platform seats
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new accessible ticket windows, toilet and facilities.
Queensland Rail engaged architects to draft the concept design that considers the restoration of the station building while seamlessly integrating the accessible features of the upgrade such as the high-level platform at the accessible boarding points. Heritage specialists have continued their involvement with the project to ensure the restoration and upgrade meet heritage requirements.
Early investigations
During the early stages of the project, hundreds of objects were uncovered in the subfloor of Shorncliffe train station. Initial assessment of the heritage items – including train tickets, clothing, newspapers and bottles – suggest the items date back to the 1890s.
Queensland Rail engaged the independent heritage assessors to assist with safely removing the items and cataloguing them in line with best practice heritage investigation processes. During that process, more than 900 items were uncovered. Due to the age of some of the items found, further site investigations were required and the dig formally concluded in February 2021.
Since completion of the dig, Queensland Rail has donated heritage finds to local Sandgate Museum and plan to showcase key artefacts in a display cabinet at the station.
In addition to the archaeological dig, Queensland Rail's initial investigations of the station building also detected significant structural issues, which need to be addressed through bracing and staged works as part of the restoration.
The impact of the heritage discoveries and structural issues on the project timeframes has meant that Queensland Rail has reassessed timeframes to include these changes to the scope. While the extra works have affected the project timeline, it's extremely important that we get this project right and treat the 1897 building - and piece of our local history – with respect.
The impact to timeframes also presented the opportunity to revise the scope to include an accessibility upgrade and restoration of Shorncliffe station.
Images of the completed station
Accessible entrance to ticket office and waiting area
90 metres of high-level raised platform at boarding points
Keeping you informed
Queensland Rail is committed to keeping stakeholders and the community informed.
For more information, contact stations upgrade team on
1800 722 203, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, or email stationsupgrade@qr.com.au