“This will be inconvenient, but when reopened the upgraded Burpengary station will ensure everyone can catch the train with ease, whether they are using a wheelchair, are injured, or simply travelling with a pram or luggage. “These upgrades will make Burpengary station better for everybody, but with the closures there’ll be some disruptions. Quotes attributable to Member for Kurwongbah Shane King:
The projects are all part of the rail revolution occurring across the South East with Cross River Rail and 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games preparation underway and will support 1250 Queensland jobs for the duration.Ĭustomers can fill in the survey HERE from Monday 4 September.
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But to make sure we’ve got you covered, Queensland Rail has launched a survey that asks customers directly about their travel patterns and how best they can be supported when the upgrade is progressing from January next year.Ĭustomers would already have noticed the first glimpses of this exciting project with site establishment works well underway at Burpengary station.īurpengary station customers can look forward to the station reopening throughout the second half of 2024, pending construction and weather conditions. Queensland Rail is planning a replacement bus service from Morayfield to Narangba according to the regular timetable. In order to expedite the upgrade, Burpengary Station will close during construction and Queensland Rail wants to consult with customers about alternative travel arrangements. We’re also installing hearing augmentation loops, tactile floor indicators, new wayfinding signage, information screens and better security through CCTV and lighting upgrades. Other improvements include upgraded customer facilities like accessible toilets, disability-compliant ticket windows, improved seating and extended platform shelters, improved bicycle storage and new security cameras. Station platforms will be raised to make the platform and train door level, reducing the gap making boarding safer and easier.Ĭustomers in wheelchairs, with walking frames, parents with prams and people with luggage will also be able to catch a lift to a station overpass and then onto platforms which is a great accessibility outcome. Queensland Rail wants to hear from customers to help design the best alternatives for travel, while Burpengary station temporarily closes for its important upgrade.īurpengary station will be rebuilt to modern accessibility standards as part of a $53 million upgrade though the Queensland Government’s Station Accessibility Upgrade Program.
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