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FROM JOAN PEASE MP, MEMBER FOR LYTTON
Lindum Train Station is receiving a full accessibility upgrade during 2024. This is wonderful news for the community and commuters, making Lindum Station safer and fully accessible to commuters and all users of the station.
To ensure the safety of commuters Lindum Station will close, temporarily, from 22 January 2024. It is scheduled to reopen in October.
Key information regarding Lindum Train Station:
- Closed to commuters from 22 January 2024 to October 2024
- All trains will run express through the station
- Reduced car parking
- Alternative Transport Plan will be in place from 22 January 2024
- Shuttle service 229 will run between Lindum Station and Wynnum North Station
- Visit translink.com.au, MyTranslink App or telephone 13 12 30 for further details
Valuable feedback, gathered through recent community surveys, has played a crucial role in shaping the alternative transport options that are being put in place to meet your travel needs during the closure. We appreciate your input, and rest assured that your preferences have guided the decision-making.
To assist the community during the closure, a dedicated shuttle bus service will operate between Lindum and Wynnum North stations. The shuttle, numbered 229, will run at intervals of 10 to 15 minutes during peak hours (7 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 4 pm on weekdays), with additional services supporting school start and finish times. Outside of peak hours, the route will connect with arriving trains at Wynnum North station. It’s important to note that all route 229 services will be fully accessible.
For those driving to Lindum station to access the shuttle service, limited parking will be available. Station parking will be designated specifically for commuters catching the 229 shuttle. No train services will stop at Lindum Station. Additionally, Wynnum North and Hemmant stations, both in close proximity to Lindum station, will remain open and accessible throughout the upgrade.
Detailed timetable information for the shuttle service will be made available shortly. You can plan your travel efficiently by downloading the MyTranslink app, visiting translink.com.au, or by calling 13 12 30 once the information is released.
