Fairfield Station first of six to be revamped as Cross River Rail progresses

Six stations will receive a major revamp as part of the Cross River Rail project with plans for new platforms, overpass, lifts, stairs and more accessible parking. See if yours is on the list.

An artist's impression of the new Fairfield station. Major works along the train line between Fairfield and Salisbury are planned as part of the Cross River Rail project.

MAJOR upgrades to Brisbane train stations as part of the Cross River Rail project have started.

Fairfield Station is the first of six that will be revamped to improve accessibility as the major train project moves forward.

A new platform, overpass, lifts and stairs and more accessible parking are part of the planned upgrade at the Fairfield station.

Transport Minister Mark Bailey said the design was updated earlier this year to help preserve the station’s heritage shelter.

“The very first Fairfield Station opened more than 130 years ago and since then has undergone a number of upgrades, including being relocated and rebuilt following the 1893 Brisbane flood,” Mr Bailey said.

Upgrades to Fairfield Station, as part of the Cross River Rail project, started on Thursday.

“This marks the beginning of a new future for the station with upgrades which will both increase the station’s capacity and improve accessibility for commuters.

“There will be plenty of new features, including new lifts, bicycle storage, safe pedestrian access, additional shelters and landscaping.”

Train stations at Yeronga, Yeerongpilly, Moorooka, Rocklea and Salisbury are due to receive upgrades.

The project has come under fire in recent weeks after a transport advocacy group voiced concerns about peak hour delays along four train level crossings.

The Cross River Rail Authority recently ditched plans to close a divert bikeway on a busy road after multiple complaints from two Brisbane schools.