services are down due to landslides, track damage and overhead power lines down. Image courtesy of the Twitter account of Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Queensland’s Rail clean up is underway, with crews assessing the damage caused to critical rail infrastructure following damaging flooding throughout the region.
Currently 61 of Queensland Rail’s South East Queensland stations are still inaccessible, with washouts and track debris severely affecting services. Services will not run today as a result.
Detailed recovery plans are yet to be finalised for the repairs.
More than 1000 roads remain closed across the state. The flooding has already claimed ten lives, with major flood and thunderstorm warnings still in place for Brisbane and the Moreton Bay area.
More than 30 suburbs across South East Queensland have received more than 1000mm of rainfall in the past six days.
The Queensland Government has been able to reopen the Bruce Highway at Gympie, the Warrego Highway, the Centenary Bridge at Jindalee and the D’Aguilar Highway.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said that initial network inspections had now been completed.
“We know that at least ten station buildings are damaged, including lifts and subways, with Rocklea and Beenleigh stations some of the worst affected,” Bailey said. “Right across the network, we’re seeing landslips, washouts and sinkholes, parts of track still flooded, damage to overhead power lines and significant debris.”
A train driver has also escaped with minor injuries after his freight train derailed at Traveston.
Select bus services in the region will operate today with disruptions, including the Hornibrook, Caboolture, Kangaroo, Mount Gravatt, Sunbus Sunshine Coast and Westside services.
Parents are also being urged to check in with their schools and bus services providers about what services will be offered, as many South East Queensland schools re-open.
To stay up-to-date with the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings, including flood warnings and river levels click here.
For storm-related assistance, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD app. In a life-threatening situation, always call triple zero (000).
Related stories:
- New transport updates for flood-affected Queensland
- Queenslanders asked to avoid unnecessary travel as flooding continues
- Trans-Australia railway returns to service after major flood repairs
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