Start date for the Gold Coast Light Rail – 20 July 2014.
Gold Coast Light Rail Timetable
Gold Coast Light Rail runs from 5:00am to Midnight, from Monday to Friday.
24-hour weekend operations will run from Friday midnight until Sunday midnight.
| Monday – Friday | Saturday – Sunday | |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight – 5am | No Service | 30 minutes |
| 5am – 7am | 15 minutes | 15 minutes |
| 7am – 7pm | 7.5 minutes | 10 minutes |
| 7pm – midnight | 15 minutes | 15 minutes |
On Thursday 9 November 2017, the Gold Coast tram timetable will change.
STAGE 2 Launching 17 December 2017
Celebrate the launch of Stage 2 at the opening celebrations on Sunday 17 December 2017 from 9am.
This change is being made as part of Stage 2 testing, in preparation for passenger services in early 2018.
What to expect:
Trams will still run at the same frequency however the time of departure may change slightly.If you catch a connecting bus service, your transfer time may also change.Passengers travelling northbound will still need to exit the tram at Gold Coast University Hospital, as trams will switch to ‘out of service’ mode and continue to Helensvale as part of the testing phase.Southbound services will depart from Gold Coast University Hospital station Platform 2 and will stop all stations to Broadbeach South.
Be sure to plan ahead using translink’s journey planner, checking the tram timetable.
For your safety, please do not attempt to access the Stage 2 platforms or tracks between Helensvale and Gold Coast University Hospital while tram testing occurs. While stations may look complete, these areas are still construction zones.
Trams will not carry passengers north of the Gold Coast University Hospital until passenger operations commence in early 2018.
Fare Rise Gold Coast Light Rail
Image Credit: Brisbane Times
GOLD COAST LIGHT RAIL FARE RISE
Fare costs associated with Gold Coast Light Rail have been dealt a blow by the State Government’s recent public transport price hike which will affect fare prices.
Until recently, fares were set to cost commuters approximately $3.08 (off-peak). With the recent price hike commuters will now pay approximately $4.14 – (2 zones – go card price).
Gold Coast Light Rail service will begin in June 2014.
- Single paper ticket – Adults, $4.60; Concession, $2.30 (1 zone)
- go card – Adults, $3.20; Concession, $1.60 – (1 zone)
- go card (Off-peak) – Adults,
$2.56; Concession, $1.28 – (1 zone)
Prices are subject to change. Last updated: 14 December 2017 Translink
Gold Coast Railway History
“Gold Coast Railway History” article has been created and added to GoldCoastLightRail.com.au. Click the picture!
Did you know there was a train line on the Gold Coast in 1889? A train even went to Tweed Heads. Further reading.
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Image/Photo © Ian Piggott 2013 – all rights reserved, – The old Railway Cutting Walkway (near the Police Station), Coolangatta, Queensland – October 2013
Gold Coast Light Rail History
“Gold Coast Light Rail History” article has been created and added to GoldCoastLightRail.com.au. Click the picture!
The history of the Queensland’s first light rail project began back in the mid-1990s, when projections for growth on the Gold Coast made it apparent that the city’s present infrastructure would struggle to cope with a fast rising population Further reading.
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Image/Photo © Ian Piggott 2013 – all rights reserved, – Griffith University Hospital Station and Tunnel construction – August 2013
