First look at plans for upgraded Maryborough West railway station

• Concept designs for the new Maryborough West railway station have been revealed.
• Community engagement is underway for Maryborough West residents to provide feedback on the new look and feel of the station.
• The upgrades are part of an ongoing investment to upgrade stations across regional Queensland, including at Bundaberg and Rockhampton.

Maryborough West station flythrough concept design

Queensland Rail has released exciting new concept designs showing what the multi-million-dollar upgrades to Maryborough West railway station could look like, with the local community invited to provide feedback.

The designs were informed by initial community consultation and feature upgraded customer facilities including airconditioned customer lounges with improved seating and toilet facilities.

Accessibility improvements will likely include the installation of tactile ground indicators, handrails where required, variable desk height at the luggage check in desks and new accessible toilets.

Upgrades to stations car parking will also likely be delivered along with a drop-off zone that integrates with other public transport providers.

Customers will have a number of avenues to provide feedback on the designs, including an online survey through a QR code available at stations, face-to-face-engagement at the stations and in local retail outlets.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Bart Mellish:

“Our regional train stations are hubs for our communities, so it’s exciting to view these latest designs that look set to transform Maryborough West station into a world-class facility that meets the needs of locals and visitors.”

“We’re upgrading rail infrastructure right across our state, ensuring our network provides world-class facilities for all passengers.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Maryborough and Assistant Minister for Train Manufacturing Bruce Saunders:

“Maryborough West railway station is a key regional travel hub that saw more than 42,600 customers move through the station last financial year.  

“It connects thousands of people to towns across Queensland’s coastline with the Tilt Trains, Spirit of Queensland and Spirit of the Outback all operating through the station.

“The community engagement sessions are a great opportunity for locals and customers to offer their views on the new look and feel of the station.”

Quotes attributable to Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton:

“We invite all of our customers to provide their feedback and we can’t wait to hear what you think about this exciting station upgrade.

“Queensland Rail is all about connecting communities and Maryborough West station is essential in doing that – whether you’re using it to get to and from work, medical appointments or the trip of a lifetime.

“Our vision is to deliver world-class rail services for our customers and this station upgrade will enable us to do that.”

For more information, customers can visit the website HERE, call the project team on 1800 722 203 or email stationsupgrade@qr.com.au

Maryborough West – online consultation HERE until 8 September.

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