Multi-Modal Moves from June 30 – Brisbane’s New Network

We’re big fans of multi-modal transport and it’s therefore great to see the changes coming to Brisbane’s transport network that will add new routes, increase frequency and build further network capacity. Here are the key changes and what they mean for passengers. 

🚌 Bus Network Transformation 

New Route Structure & Metro Addition 

• A trunk-and-feeder system will be introduced, where many suburban routes feed into high-frequency Metro lines. Passengers may need to transfer mid-journey, but connecting services will depart from the same or nearby platforms  

• Launch of Brisbane Metro M1, linking Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street with 5minute weekday frequencies and 24hour service on weekends  

Scope and Scale of Changes 

• Approximately 70–75% of bus services will be renumbered, rerouted, merged or split  

• Six entirely new routes will be introduced; four peak-only routes will now run all day  

Efficiency Gains & Disruptions 

• Around 2/3 of the network sees major changes, designed to simplify routes, increase frequency, and reduce congestion, especially in the CBD  

• City Council projects an extra 160,000 bus trips per year, with 85% of journeys faster or equal, though 15% may take longer, particularly in outer suburbs  

• 41 bus stops will be removed (22 suburban, 19 within the CBD), while 27 new stops are being added in growth areas  

Local Stop Updates & CBD Changes 

• Stop relocations around Fortitude Valley, CBD, Teneriffe, Cultural Centre/South Brisbane, and more  

• Travellers across Logan and Redlands will also see new timetables, stop changes, and renamed routes to align with Brisbane’s network  

Customer Support & Adaptation 

• Timetables available from 2 June in TransLink and DTMR journey planners  

• Pop-up information sessions held across suburbs in June to help users adjust  

🚇 Rail & Cross River Rail Work 

• From 30 June – 4 July, Airtrain services between Roma Street and Banoon will be affected during Cross River Rail works; expect altered schedules to the Gold Coast  

• King George Square, Queen St, Roma St stations will close on six consecutive weekends (from 21 June to late July) for tunnel commissioning, reopening in September  

• Adelaide Street tunnel works will continue, enabling a shift to 3minute Metro services  

🌟 What It Means for You 

Area of Change	Impact
Journeys	Many will require a transfer, but overall frequency will be higher
Timings	Most trips faster; some may take longer
Stops	Over 40 removed, 27 new suburban stops
Metro coverage	Dedicated M1 and existing M2 provide turn-up-and-go trunk services
Planning support	Timetables go live on 2 June; information sessions in June
CBD accessibility	Temporary station/tunnel closures with rail diversions and detours

This revamp marks Brisbane’s shift to a modern, mass-transit model – Metro-supported buses, fewer route duplicates, and faster trips. While it may require some initial effort to adapt, the long-term benefits include greater capacity, faster commutes, and reduced CBD congestion. 

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