Commuters are being asked to use alternative transport from late January as Burpengary train station closes for almost a year to undergo a major accessibility upgrade.
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From Monday 22 January 2024, the station will be closed for works including the construction of lifts, overpasses and raised platforms. It means services on the Caboolture and Sunshine Coast lines will not stop at Burpengary until the station reopens in late 2024.
The closure will impact thousands of commuters who use Burpengary station daily. However, a new route 661 shuttle bus service will run between Narangba station and Burpengary station every 10-15 minutes during peak hours. Outside of peak times, the shuttle will match the Caboolture line frequency at Narangba station.
The route 661 service is a temporary shuttle running for the duration of the Burpengary station closure. Transport authorities are advising customers to use the shuttle buses or make other travel arrangements whilst the upgrade project is completed.
About the Burpengary Station Upgrades
Burpengary station will be closed so lifts, an overpass, and raised platforms can be constructed to improve accessibility and safety when boarding trains. The station will also receive a new building, hearing loops, tactile indicators, signage, information screens, CCTV, and lighting upgrades.
Other accessibility focused additions will include accessible toilets, a disability-compliant ticket window, more seating, and extended platform shelters.
Transport Minister Bart Mellish acknowledged the disruption but said the end result will benefit commuters.
“By closing the stations temporarily we’re able to get the job done safely and efficiently, meaning we’ll be reopening the upgraded stations sooner, complete with lifts, raised platforms, overpasses and other accessibility features,” he said.
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Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton acknowledged that the station closure would cause some inconvenience for customers, but said she is committed to keeping people moving during the construction period.
Stapleton noted that closing the station completely is the safest and most efficient approach to enable major upgrades. She said that whilst disruptive in the short term, closing the station will ensure customers can return to an excellent, fully accessible facility once works are completed and the station reopens.
Featured Image credit: Queensland Rail
Published 12-January-2024
