Salisbury Station accessibility rebuild: early reopening on March 2

Salisbury Station accessibility rebuild work is set to wrap up early, with Salisbury Station in Brisbane reopening ahead of schedule on Monday, March 2, according to a statement from Queensland Rail.

Salisbury Station accessibility rebuild: what changed?

Meanwhile, the reopening was initially expected in mid-2026 and is described as the latest milestone in the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority station rebuild program covering seven southside stations from Dutton Park to Salisbury. In addition, the Salisbury Station accessibility rebuild included construction of a third platform to link with the new underground tunnel, stations and trains to the Gold Coast.

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New station features at Salisbury include accessible entry points with shade canopies from Dollis Street and from the park ‘n’ ride on Lillian Avenue. Also, the upgrade added seating, drinking fountains and footpaths, along with lifts and staircases to each platform. A new station overpass and a bicycle enclosure are included as well.

Accessibility upgrades and the Accessibility Reference Group

Additional accessibility features include Braille and tactile station maps, hearing aid loop coverage, through lifts, and accessible parking and drop off zones. Separately, Queensland Rail said representatives from the disability sector and individuals with a range of lived experiences contributed to the station’s design via 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,” Queensland Rail said in a statement.

Acting Head of Translink Dean Helm called the Salisbury Station reopening a key milestone for the local 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,” he said. He added that, along with Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail and The Wave on the Sunshine Coast, the plan is to deliver more frequent and faster services across South East Queensland, building a better rail network for Queenslanders now and into the future.

Track closures on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines

At the same time, Queensland Rail has also warned customers about upcoming track closures, as previously covered by Railway Supply, including the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines Easter track closures over the Easter school holidays from 3 April to 26 April. The operator says further details will be communicated through the Translink website, with buses replacing rail services during the shutdowns.

Five of the seven rebuilt stations have already opened at Dutton Park, Fairfield, Yeronga, Yeerongpilly and Rocklea. Moorooka, the final station in the wider program, will 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 period, including StationLink route 19 available from nearby bus stops on Ipswich Road, as noted by Translink.

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