In short:

Testing has well and truly begun for the next extension of the Gold Coast Light Rail.

Sources tell the South-East Queensland Transport Association that an opening date is currently internally expected between late-June and July.

Full story:

Testing has officially begun on the third extension of the Gold Coast Light Rail. This extension will run services from Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads.

So, what next and when can we expect services? ❓

• 🛤️ First, the tracks and systems need to be tested to ensure they’re safe for passenger services.
• 💺 Next, the proposed timetable will likely begin testing. Sources tell SEQTA that later this month, drivers may begin terminating at Broadbeach South before continuing without passengers down to Burleigh Heads on every journey.
• 🤔 And then?

Sources tell us Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 could begin taking passengers as early as June/July. 🎉

Of course, this is entirely dependent on how testing progresses. 👀

Are you excited for the next chapter of the Gold Coast Light Rail? 🚈 Let us know in the comments!

The RTBU has raised the possibility that our CityTrain rail network may shut down this week due to their ongoing pay dispute with Queensland Rail and the Queensland Government.

⚠️ This may mean services are further reduced or severely disrupted as the network chokes under current pressure. At this time Queensland Rail is not reporting further cancellations than what we covered last week.

💬 SEQTA is urging the Queensland Government and the RTBU to come to a quick and fair resolution that prioritises worker safety and fair pay, as to not chokehold commuters at this time.

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Sources: CourierMail, 7News, South-East Queensland Transport Association and the RTBU

Queensland’s rail network is expected to see reduced services from Tuesday May 5, following ongoing industrial action. ⚠️

Trains will run to a schedule that is similar to a Saturday schedule with extra peak services.

# Trains running every 15 minutes during peak:
💚 - Caboolture
💚 - Ipswich
🩵 - Kippa-Ring
🩵 - Springfield Central
💙 - Cleveland
❤️ - Ferny Grove
💛 - Gold Coast

# Trains running every 30 minutes during peak:
💜 - Doomben [Check Translink]
💚 - Rosewood [Check Translink]
💚 - Sunshine Coast [Check Translink]
💙 - Shorncliffe
❤️ - Beenleigh

Details are still emerging and likely to change on short notice over the next few weeks. Join SEQTA to be alerted when information comes through. ❤️

And remember, don't attack/shout at anybody (especially station staff) over the travel changes -- it is absolutely not their fault.

“The new Roma Street bus platforms are expected to open to the public from late May.

At the end of May, the brand new Roma Street bus platforms are expected to open to the public, sources tell us. This will mark the beginning of the end for years of makeshift platforms, temporary walkways and confusing layouts, put in place to facilitate construction of the new Roma Street Station.” — SEQTA

https://seqta.org/press/news-romastreet-bus-platforms/