I visited Redbank station on 21 August 2018
Redbank is located on the Ipswich line and is served by train services from Ipswich to Bowen Hills with many continuing to Caboolture and Nambour. Redbank is located 26.1 km from Roma Street and the approximate travel time is 38 minutes.
Redbank is situated on the boundary zones 2 and 3 meaning the fares between Redbank and Roma Street are:
Redbank station opened in 1876, at the same time as the line. Between 1885 and 1887, the line was duplicated between Ipswich and Corinda. The line was electrified on 20 September 1980 through the station from Darra to Ipswich.
Redbank station serves the homonymous suburb of Redbank. It was named due to the red soil in the area.
Redbank station itself has two platforms consisting of two side platforms. Platform 1 is for outbound services and platform 2 is for inbound services.
Redbank station has two station entrances. Both sides are on Station Road.
Redbank station doesn’t have any disability access.
Station sign
EMU 01 departing platform 1 heading towards Ipswich
Historical plaque on station building
Overpass
Old station building on platform 1
