Overview
Brisbanites, if catching a train is on your agenda between Friday, April 15–Monday, April 18, you might want to rethink your travel plans. Translink has announced that track work will take place over Easter, with a number of stations closing as a result. Buses will replace rail services in the affected areas.
The closures kick off from the first service on Friday, April 15 and run through until the last service on Monday, April 18 — and a sizeable number of stations will be impacted. In the CBD, everything from Roma Street to Northgate will close, having an effect on every line — with the exception of the Airtrain from Eagle Junction to Northgate.
So, if you're heading around town rather than to the airport, prepare to hop off the train at either Roma Street or Northgate, then jump on a bus to complete your journey.
Additional stations will be out of bounds, too, but it depends on the line. The Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines will be shut from Roma Street to Banoon, and the Cleveland line from Roma Street to Cannon Hill. The Doomben and Ferny Grove lines won't operate at all, and neither will routes to Shorncliffe.
Accordingly, rail buses will be operating between Roma Street, Banoon, Cannon Hill, Doomben, Ferny Grove, Northgate and Shorncliffe. If you're thinking that this'll add some time to your journey, you're absolutely right — travellers should factor extra time into their trips.
And if you're wondering why, the works involve general maintenance across the lines and works for the Cross River Rail project.
For more information about the rail closures between Friday, April 15–Monday, April 18, and to check train and bus timetables, visit the TransLink website.