From Monday 17 August 2026, a modified timetable will operate on the Belair line as a result of damage caused by recent severe weather and flooding.
Customers should check the Adelaide Metro website, or a recommended journey planning app, for the latest service information, and details of affected services before travelling.
Trains may not depart from their normal platforms, and may wait longer than usual at, or between, stations. Please allow for additional travel time and listen for announcements on board and at stations.
Repair and recovery works are expected to be completed by the end of August, restoring normal services as soon as it is safe to do so.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while these essential repairs are completed to ensure the line can continue to operate safely and reliably.
Some services may be delayed up to 20 minutes in both directions of travel
The following services will not operate each weekday from Monday 17 August:
Services Departing Adelaide - AM Peak
The train departing Adelaide at 6:58am will terminate at Blackwood at 7:38am. This train will not operate between Blackwood and Belair
A shuttle bus will depart Blackwood Station Zone A at 7:40am, servicing:
Services Departing Adelaide - PM Peak
The 2:56pm train departing Adelaide, arriving Belair at 3:34pm will not operate.
The 4:58pm train departing Adelaide, arriving Belair at 5:34pm will not operate.
The 5:28pm train departing Adelaide, arriving Belair at 6:04pm will not operate.
The 5:57pm train departing Adelaide, arriving Belair at 6:34pm will not operate.
Services Departing Belair - AM Peak
The train departing Belair at 7:52am will commence from Blackwood at 7:58am. This train will not operate between Belair and Blackwood.
A shuttle bus will depart Pinera Station: Stop 23 Main Rd - North East side at 7:55am, servicing
Services Departing Belair - PM Peak
The 3:40pm train departing Belair, arriving Adelaide at 4:26pm will not operate
There are no planned service cancellations for weekends at this stage, but some trains travelling toward Belair may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Trains travelling toward Adelaide are expected to operate on, or close to timetable.
There may be less Footy Express trains operating for the Adelaide vs GWS Giants AFL match on Saturday 22 August than normal. Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead, and use Adelaide Metro Footy Express bus services. Click HERE for the Adelaide Oval Network Map to see the Adelaide Metro Footy Express bus services.
Passengers can also use Adelaide Metro bus services to access bus stops close to impacted stations.
The Belair line will be partially closed between Adelaide Railway Station and Mitcham Railway Station on multiple dates to allow for works to be undertaken for the New Women's and Children's Hospital Project. Substitute buses will replace trains between Adelaide and Mitcham during these times. Further details are available below
Rail closure - Partial Belair Rail Line Night Closures Sunday 16 - Thursday 20 August 2026
Rail closure - Partial Belair Rail Line Weekend Closure Saturday 29 August - Sunday 30 August 2026