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Spot Santa in Redcliffe: Queensland Rail Brings Holiday Cheer to the Tracks

Get ready for some holiday magic! Santa Claus is making his way back to Queensland Rail’s Santa Express, bringing festive cheer to train passengers across the state.

Read: Redcliffe Lights Up for Christmas Twilight Market

From December 16-20, commuters on select lines will have the opportunity to meet the jolly man in red himself, complete with candy canes and photo opportunities for all.

Photo credit: Queensland Rail/Facebook 

This Tuesday, December 17, Santa will be traveling along the Redcliffe and Shorncliffe lines, making stops at key stations throughout the day. The full schedule includes:

  • Central Station: 8:00 AM – 8:49 AM
  • Mango Hill East: 9:59 AM – 10:09 AM
  • Strathpine: 10:39 AM – 11:06 AM
  • Northgate: 11:27 AM – 11:37 AM
  • Sandgate: 12:48 PM – 1:09 PM
  • South Bank: 1:57 PM – 2:09 PM

This beloved tradition, known as the Santa Express, has been delighting passengers for over a decade. Neil Backer, Queensland Rail’s Head of SEQ, emphasized the importance of spreading joy during the festive season. “We love sharing festive cheer, and we know the Santa Express is a much-loved tradition for many of our customers,” he said.

Photo credit: Queensland Rail/Facebook 

Santa will be visiting a different rail line each day, ensuring that children—and the young at heart—have a chance to deliver their Christmas wish lists in person.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the season and make some magical memories on the go! For a detailed schedule of Santa’s appearances across the rail network, visit the Queensland Rail website.

Pro Tip: Arrive Early

Photo credit: Queensland Rail/Facebook 

Santa’s visits are always popular, so arrive early at your station to secure the perfect spot for photos and ensure you don’t miss him!

Read: Redcliffe Sleepbus Seeks Volunteers to Provide Safe Sleep

Hop aboard the Santa Express this holiday season—it’s the most festive train ride of the year! 

Published 13-December-2024

Extra 32 Weekly Services to be Added to Redcliffe Peninsula Line and Across SEQ at Peak Times

A total of 32 peak-time weekly services will be coming to Redcliffe Peninsula and six other QR lines beginning 13 May 2019.

To help reduce the waiting time for customers in South East Queensland, Queensland Rail is set to add extra train services at times when they are needed most. This means that an extra 14,000 seats will be added during certain peak periods across SEQ.

In response to customer feedback, Queensland Rail analysed patronage data, wait times, and operational efficiencies, and identified 32 priority weekly services which are needed to be added during morning and afternoon peak hours.

Those who will benefit from this initiative are customers on Shorncliffe, Cleveland, Redcliffe Peninsula, Ferny Grove, Springfield, Gold Coast and Airport lines.

Read: Redcliffe: Among the Most Affordable Suburbs Within 30kms From the CBD

​Monday to Friday additions
  • Redcliffe Peninsula – (Morning) to depart from Kippa-Ring station at 7.10 a.m. and to arrive at ​Central station at 8.05 a.m.
  • ​Cleveland – (Morning) to depart from Cleveland station at 6.39 a.m. and to arrive at ​Central station at 7.34 a.m.
  • Cleveland – (Afternoon) to depart from Central station at 5.09 p.m. and to arrive at Cleveland station at 6.05 p.m.
​Monday to Thursday additions to the services already running on a Friday
  • ​Springfield – (Morning) to depart from ​Springfield Central station at 6.51 a.m. and to arrive at ​Central station at 7.32 a.m.
  • Shorncliffe – (Morning) to depart from ​​Shorncliffe station at 7.39 a.m. and to arrive at ​Central station at 8.16 a.m.
  • Shorncliffe – (Morning) to depart from ​​Central station at 6.58 a.m. and to arrive at Shorncliffe station at 7.35 a.m.
​Friday additions to the services already running Monday to Thursday
  • ​Ferny Grove – (Morning) to depart from ​Ferny Grove station at 7.25 a.m. and to arrive at ​Central station at 7.56 a.m.
  • Gold Coast – (Morning) to depart from ​​Varsity Lakes station at 5.55 a.m. and to arrive at ​Central station at 7.14 a.m.
  • Airport – (Morning) to depart from ​​Central station at 7.16 a.m. and to arrive at ​Domestic Airport station at 7.40 a.m.
  • Airport – (Morning) to depart from ​​Domestic Airport station at 7.49 a.m. and to arrive at Central station at 8.13 a.m.
  • Cleveland – (Afternoon) to depart from Central station at 5.32 p.m. and to arrive at Cleveland station at 6.35 p.m.

Queensland Rail is set to announce further timetable improvements later in the year.