Project update
Shorncliffe station will temporarily close from Saturday 29 November 2025 to enable the station renewal and accessibility upgrade to commence. Customers can look forward to the station reopening in mid-2026.
Prior to Saturday 29 November, site establishment works will include a partial closure of the station carpark closest to Friday Street, from Thursday 16 October.
Alternative transport during the closure
During the station closure, trains on the Shorncliffe line will terminate at Sandgate station.
A dedicated shuttle bus will operate in a loop from Monday 1 December between Shorncliffe and Sandgate stations, with departure times to match train arrivals. Each loop of the shuttle bus will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
For the convenience of the Shorncliffe community, the shuttle bus will also stop at some existing Brisbane City Council bus stops along the loop.
In addition, a dedicated school shuttle bus will operate during school terms between Sandgate station and St. Patrick's College, Shorncliffe before and after school.
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Upcoming works
You can expect to see activity at the station from mid-October as Degnan establish the construction site compound in the station carpark closest to Friday Street.
The station and entire carpark will close to all customers and train services on Saturday 29 November 2025.
Works will generally take place between 6am and 6pm Monday to Saturday, unless notified.
Every effort will be made to carry out these works with respect to our neighbours and customers.
About the project
Shorncliffe station building is being restored to preserve its heritage for future generations. Accessibility improvements will also make it easier for all customers and the community to travel on our network.
Restoration works will focus on:
restoration of the old station building back to its 1914 original footprint
restoration of the existing awning
retention of the 1940s air raid shelter.
Shorncliffe station accessibility upgrade will include:
90m high-level platform raising at the boarding points
upgraded hearing augmentation loops and tactile ground surface indicators
upgraded security cameras and lighting
new wayfinding and platform signage
construction of a new accessible station entrance ramp
construction of two new platform seats
new accessible ticket windows, toilet and facilities.
The restoration is central to upgrading the station. 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 been investigating opportunities to rehoming some of the heritage finds.
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.
New concept designs
Concept design of the new accessible station entrance at Shorncliffe station - subject to change
Concept design of the new accessible platform at Shorncliffe station - subject to change
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
Resources
Concept designs
Project information
Works notice