# Ferny Grove Line **URL:** \ **Category:** Greater Brisbane\ **Tags:** heavy-rail\ **Created:** [8 June 2026 08:13 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645 "2026-06-08T08:13:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [7 June 2026 11:53 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/1 "2026-06-07T11:53:19Z")
Gaythorne just needs to be closed and relocated a couple hundred metres to the straighter section of the line just down the road. It’s also crying out for an accessibility upgrade and the current station is quite worn down. I think the wooden footbridge there has been around since the days we had trams and before man landed on moon. ---
**Author:** ![Windy](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@Windy](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Windy)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2026 12:56 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/2 "2026-06-07T12:56:52Z")
Imo Close gaythorne, move Enoggera westwards, hoping to improve the area revival Close Groveley, move Oxford park westwards As those 3 stations are on curves ---
**Author:** ![ilovebrizvegas](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@ilovebrizvegas](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ilovebrizvegas)\ **Post date:** [8 June 2026 00:11 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/3 "2026-06-08T00:11:58Z")
> [@Windy](#): > > Close gaythorne, move Enoggera westwards, hoping to improve the area revival I’ve wondered the same thing. The spacing between Enoggera and Gaythorne is already super close. Regarding Grovely, I’m not so convinced about that one. IF one was to be closed, I think it’d be better to close Oxford Park as Grovely is a straight platform, upgraded and probably more convenient for many passengers, and also for any bus connections. ---
**Author:** ![Windy](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@Windy](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Windy)\ **Post date:** [8 June 2026 01:00 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/4 "2026-06-08T01:00:27Z")
Grovely biggest issue is LX on one of busiest roads in the area so both oxford park and grovely would need to be merged to enable the LXR to elevate rail in what Grovely station area ---
**Author:** ![ilovebrizvegas](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@ilovebrizvegas](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ilovebrizvegas)\ **Post date:** [8 June 2026 01:43 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/5 "2026-06-08T01:43:17Z")
Yeah. There’s quite a few crossings on that stretch of line that should get removed right? That upgrade of Grovely is one of numerous examples of stations that should have been upgraded at the same as a level crossing removal (other examples would be Lindum. Alderley, Strathpine as well as most of the stations between Petrie and Caboolture. That curve at Grovely is pretty gnarly too, but I don’t know how they would fix that and any solution would cost way more than any benefits it would bring. But I’m probably distracting us from the thread topic if I go down this road too long ha. ---
**Author:** ![GonzoFonzie](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/47e85d/32.png) [@GonzoFonzie](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/GonzoFonzie)\ **Post date:** [8 June 2026 01:59 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/6 "2026-06-08T01:59:38Z")
> [@Windy](#): > > gaythorne, move Enoggera westwards, hoping to improve the area revival > > Close Groveley, move Oxford park westwards > > As those 3 stations are on curves How about close Keperra and Oxford Park stations’ and keep Grovely station? ---
**Author:** ![tazzer9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@tazzer9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/tazzer9)\ **Post date:** [8 June 2026 02:58 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/7 "2026-06-08T02:58:09Z")
One of the beautiful things about the ferny grove line is how much of its patronage is walk up. I dont want to get rid of that for eliminating a few stations and arguably making the location of the merged stations worse. Fg line has pretty horrendous bus connections, outside of FG very small park n ride and its not even that long of a line, nor does much of the line go near any kind of density, yet it punches well above its weight for patronage. Merging gaythorne and enogerra would just remove the patronge of one of the stations and have an awkward stations behind some houses. ---
**Author:** ![OzGamer](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/ozgamer/32/261_2.png) [@OzGamer](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/OzGamer)\ **Post date:** [8 June 2026 04:19 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/8 "2026-06-08T04:19:26Z")
I tend to agree. Brisbane’s train lines are pretty different in character - Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast are basically interurban, Ipswich and Cleveland are very much commuter/suburban, but Ferny Grove is almost more like a metro line in length and usage, and I don’t think closer station spacings are a bad thing. The thing is to get more density near stations and push the frequency higher for more of the day and week. ---
**Author:** ![alexjago](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/user_avatar/forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/alexjago/32/49_2.png) [@alexjago](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/alexjago)\ **Post date:** [8 June 2026 04:49 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/9 "2026-06-08T04:49:44Z")
Yeah in my view there’s no point in merging stations for the sake of it. You’d only do so because major works like LX removal gave the opportunity to put a combined station in a better location. In the case of the FG line, it’s obviously correct to have a station on Dawson Parade. Given an opportunity to revamp the line, though, it might be worthwhile to move Keperra 800m outbound, put Grovely on the _western_ side of the road, and move Oxford Park half a length outbound too (to straighten it) ---
**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:** [8 June 2026 08:13 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/10 "2026-06-08T08:13:21Z")
In red is the current Gaythorne station and in white is the site I would relocate it to. A pedestrian path/bridge would connect the existing car park. The new station would also be accessible. Existing buildings in the yellow zone would need to be resumed to make way for a station entrance/public courtyard. ![IMG_0314](https://d2ncxwic62bt2e.cloudfront.net/original/2X/5/593fa020c5ba9ad54750bccc14766c2b38c567a5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/41988e/32.png) [@MossPickle](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/MossPickle)\ **Post date:** [19 August 2026 05:38 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/11 "2026-08-19T05:38:50Z")
Upgrades to area around Alderly station coming by the looks - public feedback is open if anyone is interested > **[Alderley Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct](https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/about-council/council-projects/alderley-centre-suburban-renewal-precinct?utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=5403391739&hsa_cam=23969566544&hsa_grp=197858199076&hsa_ad=813949595971&hsa_src=d&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=23969566544&gclid=CjwKCAjwhZDUBhBGEiwAbi5bjgt5eSnzPXeaZDSR-ekrSBVElVnglptKY1oNyu0qO_fw8tNslwAC9BoCkJUQAvD_BwE)** > > We're revitalising Alderley Centre to boost housing, accessibility, transport and local jobs, while enhancing the suburb’s unique character. ---
**Author:** ![SeekTraining](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/dec6dc/32.png) [@SeekTraining](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/SeekTraining)\ **Post date:** [19 August 2026 07:06 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/12 "2026-08-19T07:06:09Z")
Looks good! Lots of mixed use, and increase in heights to up to 15 storeys. Proper TOD at Alderley. Considering FG line is currently (with no strikes) 15 mins all day every day, and post CRR will have even greater capacity, it’s exciting to see the FG line area being properly built up to match ---
**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:** [19 August 2026 08:52 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/13 "2026-08-19T08:52:14Z")
Every weekday anyway… ---
**Author:** ![sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/sherooda)\ **Post date:** [19 August 2026 12:59 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/14 "2026-08-19T12:59:45Z")
Man they really love the Ferny Grove line don’t they? One of the few lines to be given a proper capacity upgrade (i.e. duplication) a while ago, all while Cleveland and Shorncliffe lines are still waiting. ---
**Author:** ![Kram0](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/3ab097/32.png) [@Kram0](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Kram0)\ **Post date:** [19 August 2026 16:04 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/15 "2026-08-19T16:04:08Z")
The be fair, Shorncliffe is duplicated minus the final 2 stops. It’s frustrating as it’s such a low hanging piece of fruit. The Cleveland line on the other hand is definitely the forgotten one. Upgrades are not even being spoken about, just some ‘in planning’ BS for the last 20 years. ---
**Author:** ![sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@sherooda](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/sherooda)\ **Post date:** [19 August 2026 21:36 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/ferny-grove-line/1645/16 "2026-08-19T21:36:28Z")
It really baffles me that how just a tiny single-track section for just the final leg would be such a huge bottleneck for the entire branch. I thought ETCS would make turnbacks more efficient, but apparently that won’t be the case (smh).