Major works are progressing on the Shorncliffe station renewal and accessibility upgrade, with line services temporarily terminating at Sandgate while the Shorncliffe station remains closed.
January 2026 Construction Update
Works at Shorncliffe station advanced following its closure in late November 2025, with multiple construction activities underway as of January 2026. The heritage station building has been temporarily relocated to the station carpark to allow structural carpentry works to proceed.
Restoration activities have also begun on the heritage awning, alongside the removal of the existing concrete footpath, ramp and stair access to the platform. Concrete has been poured for a new footpath, and excavation works are underway around the station building to prepare for the installation of modern station services.
Additional completed works include demolition of the former public toilet block and removal of the concrete slab roof from the World War II-era air raid shelter.
Upcoming Works
According to the January 2026 update, the next stages of construction include rebuilding the amenities wing of the heritage station building and commencing paint restoration works. New roofing and guttering are planned for heritage buildings and awnings.
Further works are scheduled for waterproofing and painting the air raid shelter, along with construction of a retaining wall linked to a new core zone waiting shelter. Construction activities are generally planned between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday, unless otherwise advised.
Transport Arrangements During Closure
While the station remains closed, Shorncliffe line trains terminate at Sandgate station. Shuttle bus route R346 continues to operate between Sandgate and Shorncliffe to maintain passenger access during the renewal works.
A dedicated school shuttle service for St Patrick’s College students is operating from Wednesday 28 January. The service includes three trips from Sandgate statio n before school and six return services from St Patrick’s College after school, operating as a direct route between the station and the school.
Background And Heritage Context
Shorncliffe station was purpose-built in 1897 as a seaside rail terminus for north Brisbane residents and was expanded in the mid-1910s as the area developed. The site contains Brisbane’s only surviving railway station air raid shelter from World War II, which is being retained as part of the project.
The station building was designed by Queensland Railways architect Henrik Hansen, who was responsible for several timber station designs across Queensland during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
What Happens Next
The Shorncliffe station renewal and accessibility upgrade forms part of Queensland Rail’s broader program to modernise the South East Queensland rail network. The station is expected to reopen in mid-2026, following completion of restoration and accessibility works.
Published 26-Jan-2026
Photo Credit: Queensland Rail
