Upgrades to improve accessibility to Morayfield train station

A popular train station north of Brisbane is to be demolished in the coming weeks and replaced with more accessible facilities.

Morayfield train station which is set for a huge upgrade. (Picture: Brad Cooper)

MORAYFIELD train station will be demolished in the coming weeks and replaced by a modern station complex with lifts and facilities to improve access.

State ALP MP for Morayfield Mark Ryan said once the work was complete the station would be transformed for those with disabilities, users of mobility aids, seniors, parents with prams and travellers with luggage.

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“It is a major upgrade that will support around 250 jobs for contractors and suppliers from the construction industry, including electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, labouring, roofing, glazing and traffic control,” Mr Ryan said.

Artist’s impression of the new Morayfield train station.

“This includes the demolition of the old station building which will be replaced with more modern facilities, including accessible toilets, in line with the new station aesthetic.

“Already, early works have seen the installation of safety fencing, minor platform works including vegetation removal and the relocation of ticketing equipment, and the return of student artwork originally installed by Morayfield East State School in 2006.”

Mr Ryan said work would ramp up in the coming weeks and passengers would notice changes to some station access points and pathways, in addition to the realignment of the footbridge stairs to enable construction work on platform 1.

Artist’s impression of the Morayfield train station upgrade.

“From early 2019, platform raising at the assisted boarding points will commence and a new pedestrian footbridge with lifts will be installed later in the year,” he said

“The project will also deliver a range of other improvements including hearing aid loops and tactile surfaces, upgraded security cameras and lighting and improved platform signage in the raised area.”

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said the upgrade was part of a $300 million investment by the State Government to improve accessibility at stations across the South East Queensland train network.

“While this project may impose some temporary disruptions, it is important we put in place improvements now that will ensure the Morayfield community is well-connected and accessible into the future,” Mr Bailey said.