30/05/2026
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The latest piece of south east Queensland’s once-in-a-generation rail transformation is underway on the Gold Coast, with the official opening of Hope Island station.
Trains started stopping at its platforms on Monday 18th May for the first time, with the Hope Island site becoming the second brand new train station in less than a year to service the Gold Coast.
Hope Island station will provide the community with greater access to convenient rail services, expanding options for easy travel on the Gold Coast, as well as to Brisbane.
Locals who previously travelled to Coomera or Helensvale to catch a train will enjoy more travel options closer to home including new and improved connecting bus services.
The completed station features 210 parking spaces, an accessible entry plaza with lifts to each platform, a 40-bicycle lock-up enclosure, lighting, and CCTV throughout.
To maintain connectivity, local bus timetables have been reviewed and updated, and minor timetable changes have been made at other Gold Coast line stations to include the new Hope Island station stop.
It’s just one of the ways the Queensland Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future and better connecting south east Queensland’s growing population.
The station opening marks another major milestone as the Queensland Government gets Cross River Rail back on track after years of mismanagement and the CFMEU’s control of the project.
Premier David Crisafulli said the Government was delivering generational infrastructure for the Gold Coast and across south east Queensland.
“The new Hope Island station is a gamechanger for the Gold Coast and is a key step forward to meeting the demands of a fast-growing region,” Premier Crisafulli said.
"Along with our Permanent 50 Cent Fares, we are delivering generational infrastructure right across our State and expanding public transport options for Queenslanders.”
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said Hope Island station was a clear example of the Queensland Government’s commitment to delivering the transport infrastructure Queenslanders need.
“We’ve worked hard to restore momentum on Cross River Rail, and the progress is clear as we’ve now opened two of the three new stations on the Gold Coast,” Mr Mickelberg said.
“With projects like Cross River Rail, Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail, and The Wave on the Sunshine Coast, we’re building the public transport network Queenslanders need for 2032 and beyond.”
Member for Theodore Mark Boothman said the fast-growing region would benefit significantly from the new train station and bus connections.
“Hope Island station will help ease congestion on our roads by providing convenient train services to the Gold Coast, Brisbane City, and beyond,” Mr Boothman said.
“It will also relieve pressure on Helensvale station, currently the busiest train station outside Brisbane CBD.
“The three connecting bus services include the introduction of a new route, extended alignments and operating hours on existing services to better connect Hope Island and surrounding communities, including Paradise Point and Runaway Bay, with new the station.
“These changes will improve public transport coverage, increase service frequency, and make it easier for residents and visitors to access rail services, local shops, medical services, and employment.”
Hope Island station is one of three new train stations being delivered on the Gold Coast. Pimpama station opened in October 2025, while Merrimac station is currently under construction.
Customers are encouraged to plan their journey by visiting translink.com.au, the Translink app, or call 13 12 30 for the latest information.
