30 March 2008: Brunswick Street Station new platforms open!

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Media Release 30 March 2008

Brisbane:  Brunswick Street Station new platforms open!

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport commuters has welcomed the successful refurbishment of platforms 3 and 4 at Brunswick Street station.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

?It is welcome news for rail commuters that the refurbishment of Brunswick Street Station has now moved to stage 2.  Platforms 3 and 4 will be open for passengers from Monday morning (31st March).  Platforms 1 and 2 will then be closed for refurbishment.?

?Passenger services actually resumed on platform 4 last Saturday morning, the 29th March. I took the opportunity to travel to Brunswick Street station and have a look.?

?Bright lighting, with disabled access is now in place with a lift and escalator available, and the stairs are a lot safer.  The level of finish is first class (1).?

?I was very impressed with the train departure information displays.  These are flat LCD screens that feature large fonts with bright colours, with countdowns to train departures. These complement the general high standard of the new station facilities.  These displays would be very welcome in Central and Roma Street stations too!?

?Some provision has also been made to facilitate easier access for wheelchairs, prams and those with step difficulties to board trains from the platforms. This has been achieved by the incorporation of raised areas towards the platform centres that raise that section of the platform to essentially the floor height of the trains to facilitate easier access.?

?I am sure rail commuters will be pleased too with the murals and other works that finish off the station. Very impressive project so far and commuters who use the station no doubt look forward keenly to the final completion of the project.?

Reference:

1.  http://backontrack.org/mbs/index.php?topic=145.msg2794#msg2794
Contact:

Robert  Dow

Administration
admin@backontrack.org RAIL Back On Track
http://backontrack.org