Is the G:link tram running?
Live Gold Coast light rail status · updates automatically
The tram is the Gold Coast's spine — Helensvale to Broadbeach past the hospital, the uni, Surfers and the beaches. When it pauses, half the coast wants to know why. Here's the live status, the next trams actually running, and your backups.
Live departures · Broadbeach South
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When the tram pauses
Planned tram trackwork usually lands on quiet nights with replacement buses along the Gold Coast Highway, and big events sometimes change services around Surfers — race week especially, covered in our Gold Coast 500 guide. Buses parallel the corridor when the tram stops, and the journey planner reroutes automatically. Heading to Brisbane? Trains from Helensvale and Robina keep running regardless — see the Gold Coast line status.
G:link questions
Is the Gold Coast tram running right now?+
The live board above shows the next trams actually departing Broadbeach South, and the alerts panel lists anything affecting the G:link today. Trams on the board means the line is moving.
What hours does the G:link run?+
Services run from early morning until around midnight seven days, with later services into the early hours on Friday and Saturday nights. Exact times vary by stop — check the live departures for yours.
What do I do if the tram is suspended?+
Gold Coast buses parallel most of the tram corridor along the coast, and the journey planner reroutes you automatically from live data. For trips to Brisbane, trains still run from Helensvale, Nerang and Robina.
Does the flat fare cover the tram?+
Yes — the G:link is part of the Translink network, so the flat 50 cent fare applies, tap on and off as normal.
More live guides
🏎️ Gold Coast 500: transport & closures →
Race-week street closures, tram changes and the smart ways into Surfers.
🎓 Schoolies transport survival guide →
Getting to and around Schoolies safely: trams, trains and the late way home.
🌴 Gold Coast line status →
Live closures and works on the Brisbane–Gold Coast trains, and the tram connection.
🌊 Shorncliffe line status →
Live closures and weekend works on the bayside line, with your alternatives.
Live information on this page comes from TransLink's service alerts feed and updates automatically. Plan any trip with the journey planner.