{"id":120173,"date":"2024-09-04T08:13:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T22:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=117294"},"modified":"2024-09-04T08:13:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T22:13:19","slug":"maryborough-west-railway-station-plans-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=120173","title":{"rendered":"Maryborough West railway station plans released"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Queensland Rail<\/a> has released 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.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The designs were informed by initial community consultation and feature upgraded customer facilities including airconditioned customer lounges with improved seating and toilet facilities.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Bart Mellish spoke about what these upgrades to regional stations<\/a> mean for the communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur 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,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re upgrading rail infrastructure right across our state, ensuring our network provides world-class facilities for all passengers.”<\/p>\n

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

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.<\/p>\n

Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton invited customers to provide their feedback.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cQueensland Rail is all about connecting communities and Maryborough West station is essential in doing that \u2013 whether you’re using it to get to and from work, medical appointments or the trip of a lifetime,” she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur vision is to deliver world-class rail services for our customers and this station upgrade will enable us to do that.”<\/p>\n

For more information, customers can visit the website<\/a>, call the project team on 1800 722 203 or email stationsupgrade@qr.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Maryborough West \u2013 online consultation\u00a0<\/strong>o<\/strong><\/a>pen\u00a0until 8 September.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The post Maryborough West railway station plans released<\/a> appeared first on Rail Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Queensland Rail has released concept designs showing what the multi-million-dollar upgrades to Maryborough West railway station could look like, with \u2026 <\/p>\n

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