The final station makeover in Queensland Rail’s largest ever series of accessibility upgrades has been completed.
Buranda station, in Brisbane’s inner-south, has re-opened after an 18-month closure, the sixth to be upgraded.
Queensland Rail (QR) CEO Kat Stapleton said Buranda capped off QR’s biggest ever upgrade program joining Banyo, Morningside, Lindum, Bundamba and Burpengary stations.
Ms Stapleton said the accessibility upgrades centred on equality, safety and customer experience.
She said customers at the new-look Buranda station could catch a lift up to the overpass to access the platforms, which had been raised and covered with new shelters.
“There are hearing augmentation loops and tactile surfaces installed as well as upgraded security features like lighting and CCTV.”
Ms Stapleton said the proximity of the upgraded station to the Buranda busway and nearby shops and restaurants meant more people could benefit from integrated public transport and 50 cent fares.
“In addition to key accessibility features rolled out across all upgrades, each station also has innovative platform gap fillers— flexible, rubber platform edges that significantly reduce the gap between the train and platform minimising the risk of slips and improving accessibility, particularly for people using mobility devices.”
Key features across all six stations include:
- New covered footbridge with lift access.
- Improved accessible parking.
- Full length high-level platforms.
- Upgraded hearing augmentation loops and tactile ground surface indicators.
- Upgraded security cameras and lighting.
- New wayfinding and platform signage.
- Accessible toilet.
- Disability-compliant ticket window.
- Improved seating and extended platform shelters.
- Upgraded station office and facilities.
