New look for historic station

Trains will be stopping again at an historic railway station from Monday (July 27) after work finishes on a major upgrade.

Shorncliffe station has been restored and revamped with heritage buildings preserved, platform raised, new information screens, CCTV and improved lighting.

It brings the station back to its former glory, with the landmark first built in 1897 as a resort station for turn-of-the-century holiday makers.

Shorncliffe station, the final stop on the Shorncliffe line, has been closed since November 2025, for the restoration and accessibility upgrade.

New features include 90 metres of high-level platforms, hearing augmentation loops, tactile ground surfaces, accessible ramps and toilet.

The school bus to St Patrick’s College will stop following the afternoon run on Friday July 24 and the shuttle bus R346 will finish after the last train service on the same day.

On Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 the Shorncliffe line will be closed, with buses replacing trains between Shorncliffe and Northgate stations.

The refresh was completed while preserving the station’s historic past, with the old station building moved to the carpark on temporary footings and then back to its original location.

Before construction, archaeological work uncovered hundreds of artefacts under the station’s ticket office, including a steam-era slush lamp, metal tins, stamp handles and sailor’s cap.

Some will be permanently displayed at the station within a purpose-built cabinet, ready for customers to learn more about Shorncliffe station’s history.

“We’re passionate about preserving our rail history, so it’s great to see how crews have spruced up the old station, restoring it to its original charm,” Queensland Rail Head of South East Queensland Neil Backer said.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming back our customers to the iconic Shorncliffe station and seeing it enjoyed now and for generations to come.”

Find more visit the Shorncliffe station renewal project and accessibility upgrade page on Queensland Rail’s website.