17 – 18 January 2026
Track work on the Gold Coast Line
Airtrain services will still be in operation for these closures.
Due to Queensland Rail track maintenance and construction works, train services to the Gold Coast will be affected by track work between Boggo Road and Banoon stations on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January 2026.
Rail replacement buses will be operating between Boggo Road and Banoon stations with trains on the Gold Coast running as a combined all stop service with the Beenleigh line between Banoon and Varsity Lakes stations.
Please plan your journey using the Translink journey planner, find your station’s rail replacement bus stop location, and allow extra travel time for your journey. For more information on this service impact click here to visit the Translink website or call 13 12 30.
If you are unsure that your travel station has been affected due to trackwork, please click here to see the list of affected stations.
Airtrain will be running an altered timetable on these dates, with an altered route. Please plan your journey on the Translink Journey planner.
Travelling to Brisbane Airport
- From Gold Coast and Beenleigh lines:
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- Catch an all stops train to Banoon station and then transfer to an express rail replacement bus to Eagle Junction station. Then catch a connecting train to the Airport from Eagle Junction station.
- Please note, trains will be operating on an altered timetable.
Travelling from Brisbane Airport
- To Gold Coast and Beenleigh lines:
- Travel via train to Eagle Junction station and then transfer to an express rail replacement bus to Banoon station. Then transfer to a connecting all stops train to your destination.
- Please note, trains will be operating on an altered timetable.
TRAVEL TIP: When travelling on the rail replacement bus, place your luggage on the seat next to you or under the seat so it is within easy reaching distance. You may also ask your bus driver for ramp assistance when entering or exiting the bus to assist with your luggage.
Please note due to changes in the service at Queensland Rail stations, Airtrain cannot guarantee the same level of accessibility.
If you need assistance with station access, contact Queensland Rail during their business hours:
- Call 13 16 17, or
- SMS 0428 774 636
For information outside of business hours please contact Translink on 13 12 30.
