# Cross River Rail (CRR) **URL:** \ **Category:** Greater Brisbane\ **Tags:** infrastructure, heavy-rail\ **Created:** [18 January 2025 00:32 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177 "2025-01-18T00:32:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 53
**Author:** ![SEQCommuter](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/46a35a/32.png) [@SEQCommuter](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/SEQCommuter)\ **Post date:** [30 August 2026 10:18 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1056 "2026-08-30T10:18:43Z")
During CRR testing period couldn’t they just run the routes via the Tennyson loop? ---
**Author:** ![GonzoFonzie](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/47e85d/32.png) [@GonzoFonzie](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/GonzoFonzie)\ **Post date:** [30 August 2026 10:29 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1057 "2026-08-30T10:29:47Z")
> [@sherooda](#): > > So apparently the testing of CRR has started. Do you really think that this process will take 3 years to complete? No… they could have CRR running by Christmas if they wanted to. However… it took the BCC took two years to test their precious buses. ---
**Author:** ![rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/rowangray/32/5835_2.png) [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Post date:** [30 August 2026 10:36 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1058 "2026-08-30T10:36:28Z")
![Screenshot_20260830_203505_AnyTrip](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/2X/a/a77f05fa46adef6d01af2f542885e5d18510da93.jpeg) They appear to be testing integration of the ETCS signalling system with GTFS as live data has been showing up for trains testing on the Shorncliffe line all day. ---
**Author:** ![rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/rowangray/32/5835_2.png) [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Post date:** [30 August 2026 10:40 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1059 "2026-08-30T10:40:01Z")
Clapham Yard is just south of where the Tennyson branch joins so unfortunately it can’t be used to bypass works around the new yard. I personally think it’s likely that the CRR tunnels will be complete before the yard is complete. ---
**Author:** ![sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/sherooda)\ **Post date:** [30 August 2026 10:43 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1060 "2026-08-30T10:43:31Z")
If you want the Tennyson line to be in use for the Banoon track closures, then the only service I see happening is the Tennyson trains heading north to South Bank and Merivale Bridge from Corinda (unless any section from Yeerongpilly-Boggo Road is occupied which is definitely the case). Clapham Yard is right in between Yeerongpilly and Banoon stations; Beenleigh/Gold Coast trains using the Tennyson line from south cannot be used. ---
**Author:** ![lott](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/lott/32/864_2.png) [@lott](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/lott)\ **Post date:** [30 August 2026 10:50 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1061 "2026-08-30T10:50:52Z")
Can confirm it appears on NextThere as well with run codes starting with X, meaning NGR with ETCS equipment. ---
**Author:** ![SurfRail](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/surfrail/32/418_2.png) [@SurfRail](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/SurfRail)\ **Post date:** [31 August 2026 02:03 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1062 "2026-08-31T02:03:03Z")
No they can’t. There is no way this opens before 2028 given the level of testing and works still needed. ---
**Author:** ![austin](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/austin/32/6618_2.png) [@austin](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/austin)\ **Post date:** [31 August 2026 04:10 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1063 "2026-08-31T04:10:00Z")
What are the chances that the opening gets delayed to 2030? ---
**Author:** ![sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/sherooda)\ **Post date:** [31 August 2026 09:40 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1064 "2026-08-31T09:40:23Z")
I would not be surprised considering how long they took to test ETCS on the Shorncliffe line. ---
**Author:** ![MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/41988e/32.png) [@MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/MossPickle)\ **Post date:** [4 September 2026 03:54 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1065 "2026-09-04T03:54:24Z")
Roma street testing ![IMG_6455](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/2X/6/6d850d87d07a662af4616fa7b6bddf907428be57.jpeg) ![IMG_6454](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/2X/3/355c8771128a192fcb9138d2e00d2facda07116c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/sherooda)\ **Post date:** [4 September 2026 06:32 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1066 "2026-09-04T06:32:00Z")
> [@MossPickle](#): > > ![IMG_6454](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/2X/3/355c8771128a192fcb9138d2e00d2facda07116c.jpeg) This photo is a bit too much in focus, can this be blurred a little bit? Anyway, what did the PIDs say during the testing? ---
**Author:** ![MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/41988e/32.png) [@MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/MossPickle)\ **Post date:** [4 September 2026 06:49 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1067 "2026-09-04T06:49:38Z")
Emergency Evacuation ---
**Author:** ![rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/rowangray/32/5835_2.png) [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Post date:** [8 September 2026 10:08 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1068 "2026-09-08T10:08:27Z")
[Cross River Rail Authority reveals ‘Esky Lid’ flood barrier at Albert Street Station - ABC News](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/cross-river-rail-unveils-albert-street-esky-lid-flood-barrier/107127378) ---
**Author:** ![rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/rowangray/32/5835_2.png) [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Post date:** [8 September 2026 10:10 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1069 "2026-09-08T10:10:51Z")
[Logan plane crash investigation| 7NEWS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4wjzhBW4cE) … it’s actually about Albert Street station I promise. They titled the video incorrectly ---
**Author:** ![MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/41988e/32.png) [@MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/MossPickle)\ **Post date:** [8 September 2026 10:19 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1070 "2026-09-08T10:19:28Z")
Is Boggo Road and Roma Street floodable as well? I find it interesting that only Albert Street has it? Looks very nice down there though, can’t wait for it to open in '29 ---
**Author:** ![nathandavid88](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/nathandavid88/32/1258_2.png) [@nathandavid88](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/nathandavid88)\ **Post date:** [8 September 2026 23:57 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1072 "2026-09-08T23:57:08Z")
Roma Street, Boggo Road and Woolloongabba have some limited areas that can be affected by overland flow, but no substantial flooding threat. Albert Street on the other hand… (the “Festival Discount” building is where the station’s northern entry building is). ![Albert Street looking towards Charlotte Street - 1974 Floods](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/2X/6/6265f5ce64249f921eabff399723148a08f4a835.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [9 September 2026 01:31 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1073 "2026-09-09T01:31:36Z")
Went on a tour through the station on Monday and apparently they’re aiming to test the flood barrier this upcoming Monday or Tuesday night ahead of government handover later this month ---
**Author:** ![sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/sherooda)\ **Post date:** [9 September 2026 10:18 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1074 "2026-09-09T10:18:27Z")
Man they are taking a while to lay the upward CRR track at Mayne yard. I though they were doing a great job making progress in completing the track laying for CRR, but it’s been months and the new sleepers and rails are just laying there in piles for months. ---
**Author:** ![Electro\_Sykes](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/electro_sykes/32/4018_2.png) [@Electro\_Sykes](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Electro_Sykes)\ **Post date:** [9 September 2026 21:52 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1075 "2026-09-09T21:52:27Z")
> **[Gigantic mechanical 'esky lid' is Brisbane's newest defence against flooding](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/cross-river-rail-unveils-albert-street-esky-lid-flood-barrier/107127378)** > > "The Esky Lid" is a mechanical contraption that will be able to seal off Brisbane's new underground tunnels from floodwaters.  Albert street station has new barrier to protect the station platforms from flooding. ---
**Author:** ![nathandavid88](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/nathandavid88/32/1258_2.png) [@nathandavid88](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/nathandavid88)\ **Post date:** [10 September 2026 01:52 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177/1076 "2026-09-10T01:52:54Z")
As posted by Rowan a few posts above! 😉 [Previous page](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177.md?page=52) [Next page](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cross-river-rail-crr/177.md?page=54)