New-look Burpengary Train Station reopens

Customers are again catching the train from Burpengary station after it reopened this week after a $53 million upgrade.

The refurbished station closed for construction in January. It now has lifts, an overpass and raised platforms making catching the train easier for everyone, including those travelling with a wheelchair, pushing prams or carrying luggage.

Other improvements include upgraded customer facilities such as accessible toilets, a disability-compliant ticket window, improved seating, and extended platform shelters. 

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Customers will also benefit from hearing augmentation loops, tactile floor indicators, rubber fillers - to further reduce the horizontal gap between the platform and trains - new wayfinding signage, information screens and better security through CCTV and lighting upgrades.

The upgrade also includes a reconfigured carpark with space for almost 500 cars, 350 of which are now ready with the rest to follow when ongoing minor works are completed.

Burpengary station also has accessible parking bays and an accessible pathway from the carpark to the platforms. An upgraded permanent kiss ‘n’ ride is also almost finished.

The existing bicycle enclosure, for 24 bikes, has new security swipe access, while 102 bike lockers remain across the station precinct for passengers.

The station also includes the new artwork from local resident Brenden Hirst who won Queensland Rail’s recent photography competition, giving community touch to the project.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish says the upgrade means everyone in the community can now use the station.

“Whether you use a wheelchair, push a pram or you’re travelling with luggage, these upgrades will make a real difference. We want to make public transport accessible to everyone and this (upgrade) shows we are making that a reality,” he says.

State Member for Kurwongbah Shane King says: “In 2020, I campaigned to have Burpengary station delivered sooner and I’m so pleased that passengers can now jump on trains again at the upgraded Burpengary station.

“I’m so proud that we’ve also already delivered the Dakabin Station upgrade, a new park ‘n’ ride at Lawnton, and the Moreton Bay Rail Link for locals.

“There’s $6m in the latest State budget for more parking at Narangba Station and now this accessibility upgrade at Burpengary Station is complete.

“Thanks to Queensland Rail, the contractors – Hutchinson’s, and Mother Nature (mostly) for keeping good time on this project, a big thanks to the Burpengary Community Association for their insight and determination in making it a reality, and a special thanks to all the locals who’ve had to adapt to the station closure during construction.”

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