Rocklea railway station

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Rocklea is a railway station operated by Queensland Rail on the Beenleigh line. It opened in 1885 and serves the Brisbane suburb of Rocklea. It is a ground level station, featuring one island platform with two faces and one side platform.[1]

LocationBrooke Street, Rocklea
Coordinates27°32′40″S 153°00′50″E
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Rocklea
Southbound view from Platform 1 in July 2024
General information
LocationBrooke Street, Rocklea
Coordinates27°32′40″S 153°00′50″E
OwnerQueensland Rail
OperatorQueensland Rail
Line Beenleigh
Distance11.54 kilometres from Central
Platforms3 (1 side, 1 island)
Tracks3
Construction
Structure type
Ground
Cycle facilities
Yes
Other information
StatusStaffed morning peak
Station code600199 (platform 1)
600200 (platform 2)
Fare zoneZone 2
WebsiteTranslink
History
Opened1885; 141 years ago (1885)
Rebuilt8 July 2024
Services
Preceding station Queensland Rail Queensland Rail Following station
Moorooka Beenleigh line Salisbury
towards Beenleigh
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In 1996, as part of the construction of the Gold Coast line, the standard gauge line was converted to dual gauge.[2]

In 2022, construction began on the station upgrade as part of the Cross River Rail project, with platforms raised and lifts added to platforms and the carpark entry via Brooke Street. The dual gauge track will also be provided with a platform.[3] The station reopened on 8 July 2024.[4]

Services

Rocklea station is served by all stops Beenleigh line services from Beenleigh, Kuraby and Coopers Plains to Bowen Hills and Ferny Grove.[5]

Platforms and services

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Rocklea platform arrangement
Platform Line Destination Notes
1  Beenleigh  Beenleigh
2  Beenleigh  Roma Street (to Ferny Grove line)
3 Not used for regular passenger services
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