First new train station in almost a decade to open on Gold Coast next week

The first new train station in south-east Queensland in almost a decade will open at Pimpama next week, with updated bus services set to coincide.

After more than three years of construction, the new station will open on Monday, October 20, to service one of the fastest-growing suburbs of the Gold Coast.

The new station will mean changes to a number of bus and train services and commuters are advised to double-check their timetable.

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Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said the Gold Coast was a "key focus" of the government's planned transport infrastructure.

"We're delivering a significant pipeline of transport infrastructure across southeast Queensland to better connect our growing communities," he said.

"The Gold Coast is a key focus, with Pimpama Station one of three new train stations on the way and the Logan-Gold Coast Faster Rail project progressing."

Bus routes 721, 722, 724, 732, and 733 will be realigned to stop at Pimpama Station.

Routes 722 and 724 will be adjusted to service Pimpama State Primary and State Secondary Colleges.

Route 720 will be extended to Ormeau Station to maintain connectivity to this station.

A number of other routes will also be adjusted.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has welcomed the new station.

"For public transport to be effective different modes do need to be integrated, so these improvements will make it easier for our residents to move around the city," Tate said.

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