Brisbane Metro

Brisbane Metro is a high-capacity, high-frequency public rapid transit system, linking our city to the suburbs, getting you where you need to go at the times you want to travel. 

The electric metro fleet have seamlessly integrated into busway operations as part of Brisbane's New Bus Network, delivering more reliable, frequent and high-capacity services for Brisbane.

Metros include the high-quality and high-capacity features of light rail vehicles, avoiding the need for tracks and overhead line equipment, by travelling on the existing busway infrastructure.

This city-shaping project is fully funded in partnership with the Australian Government.

Rapid transit is a best-practice public transport model used by cities around the world to provide high-frequency bus services using dedicated busways that are separated from cars. 

This solution was chosen for Brisbane Metro to maximise the use of Brisbane’s world-class busways and deliver fast, reliable public transport, for now and for the future.

The M1 route services bus stations at:

• Eight Mile Plains
• Upper Mt Gravatt
• Griffith University
• Holland Park West
• Greenslopes
• Buranda
• Mater Hill
• South Bank
• Cultural Centre
• City Hall / King George Square
• Roma Street.

The M2 route services bus stations at:

• UQ Lakes
• Boggo Road
• PA Hospital
• Mater Hill
• South Bank
• Cultural Centre
• City Hall / King George Square
• Roma Street
• Normanby
• QUT Kelvin Grove
• Herston
• Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH). 

During the week, metro services operate at a 5 minute frequency from approximately 6am-6pm. Before 6am and after 6pm, services operate every 10-15 minutes.

On weekends, services operate at 10-15 minute frequency and 24-hour services from Friday evening through to Sunday evening.

Metro vehicles feature an automatic ramp in the first compartment, which can be deployed upon request. 

The first compartment has three large mobility bay areas, which feature a number of support features, including railings, padded back rests and passive restraint handles.

Learn more about onboard metro accessibility features. 

The City Hall / King George Square renaming will make it easier for Brisbane residents and visitors to navigate the bus network. This name change better reflects the station’s proximity to the key Brisbane landmark, City Hall, and is aligned with the naming conventions of other Australian and international metropolitan cities.

The new station name will be rolled out progressively from 28 January 2025, with initial updates seen on bus destination signs, passenger information displays, some wayfinding signage and Council’s websites. Full station rebranding will occur later in 2025.