Historic seaside station finally reopens after major revamp
The historic Shorncliffe train station in Brisbane has reopened following an eight-month renovation project that improved accessibility and preserved the building's 1897 heritage. The project included archaeological discoveries and modern facility upgrades.
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Share A A A For eight months, this quaint historic platform near Brisbane’s seaside was the station with no trains and no passengers.
But the Shorncliffe train station will finally reopen to the public on Monday after the completion of a major renewal and accessibility upgrade.
The building was built in 1897 as a resort station for turn-of-the-century holidaymakers, and it marked the final stop on the Shorncliffe line.
Shorncliffe train station after this year’s upgrade. Queensland Rail It was closed on November 29 for the refresh, which included delicately repositioning the old station building into the car park on temporary footings, then moving it back to the original location.
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