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The Albert Street Cross River Rail Station has a mezzanine level 25 metres below the surface, a platform 32 metres deep, and is rose-gold themed.

Inside Cross River Rail’s latest tunnel breakthrough

Construction for the major Brisbane rail project has a finish line, but as some parts of the build open next year, its finished stations will sit unused until 2029.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt

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Cross River Rail is the single biggest piece of infrastructure under construction in Queensland.

Worker shortfall threatens Queensland’s infrastructure pipeline

A new report paints a grim picture of the state’s readiness to deliver Brisbane 2032, with tens of thousands more workers needed next year.

  • Cameron Atfield
Workers at Roma Street welcome the first train through Brisbane’s Cross River Rail last year.

Regulator won’t wear blame for Cross River Rail delay

Australia’s rail regulator has distanced itself from Transport Minister’s claims it would need two years to sign off on Cross River Rail, after yet another delay.

  • Cameron Atfield
The priority development area as shown on a map of Woolloongabba in Brisbane.

Thousands of extra homes to be built in plan to transform inner Brisbane suburbs

Up to 16,000 new homes will be permitted within the 106-hectare area, taking in parts of four suburbs.

  • William Davis
A CFMEU picket line outside the Cross River Rail site at Roma Street last year.

Women and kids victimised in Queensland CFMEU’s ‘culture of violence’

In an incident at a Cross River Rail site, an organiser from a rival union was forced into oncoming traffic and issued threats concerning his young family.

  • Rosanna Ryan
The upgraded Exhibition station.

‘Game-changer’: Construction finishes on upgraded Exhibition station

The station will open from Wednesday, but only for major events, such as the Ekka and this week’s caravan show, until Cross River Rail opens in 2029.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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Construction of the new Roma Street Cross River Rail Station in July. Brisbane Subway passengers would change platforms to access these lines.

Roma Street underground station site to open to visitor tours

The exclusive Brisbane Open House previews, 30 metres down, come four years ahead of the Cross River Rail’s official opening.

  • Nick Dent
Artists’ impressions of what the redevelopment might look like at Boggo Road, Albert Street, Woolloongabba and Roma Street in Brisbane.

Four urban renewal precincts left in limbo by Games, Cross River Rail

Uncertainty over the timing of new train stations and the location of Games venues has left a cloud over plans for housing, hotels, hospitality venues and more.

  • Sean Parnell
Cross River Rail site at Roma Street.

‘A matter for them’: Regulator contradicts LNP Cross River Rail delay claims

The government says Brisbane’s newest rail line will not be ready for passengers until 2029, billions over budget, but have refused to outline key details.

  • Matt Dennien and Felicity Caldwell
Then-treasurer Cameron Dick at a Cross River Rail worksite last year.

Public claims of Cross River Rail ‘blowout’ could cost taxpayers more: Labor

Labor has hit back at Premier David Crisafulli’s claim of yet another budget blowout, saying it could compromise negotiations with contractors.

  • Cameron Atfield

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