According to some, reopening Exhibition railway station to commuters would provide an ideal transport gateway to the inner-city. However, the Queensland State Government is not currently considering the move.

At present, more than 600 staff from the Royal Brisbane, Women's and Children's hospitals park in a private area of the RNA Showgrounds beside the hospital. At the same time, many of the 10,000 people who work in the area fight for spaces at three paid parking facilities on the Herston site. All the while, the adjoining train station sits idle.

A spokesman for acting Transport Minister Paul Lucas said the $333 million Inner Northern Busway (INB) from Roma Street Station to Royal Brisbane Hospital reduced the need for a rail line from the city's southside, but said the idea had some merit from Brisbane's northside.

Rail lobby group Rail: Back on Track has again asked for the Exhibition rail line to be opened to commuters as part of an inner-city rail link. They suggested Exhibition Station be included in a high-frequency commuter rail service through Brunswick Street, Central, South Bank, Yeerongpilly, Indooroopilly, Roma Street and back to Exhibition.

It has been suggested that the RNA site be used as large park-and-ride facility for the Exhibition rail line. Mr Lucas' spokesman said park-and-ride facilities were more effective further away from the CBD.

Queensland Rail said the line was used for two weeks for the RNA show and for around six events during the year. "The Exhibition loop is predominantly used as the main line for northbound and southbound freight services," Queensland Rail said in a statement.

Whilst not currently on the transport agenda, it may in the near future.