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Image\/Cross River Rail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Queenslanders will have the chance to help name<\/a> the first new train station in Brisbane\u2019s CBD in more than 120 years.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The new train station, located on Albert Street in the Brisbane CBD, is being delivered as part of the revolutionary Cross River Rail project, which will transform rail travel in south east Queensland and improve connectivity to the southern part of the CBD.<\/p>\n

The Queensland<\/a> Government is seeking the help of sunshine state residents for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to determine the final name of the new Albert Street station.<\/p>\n

Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Bart Mellish said the government wants to make sure public transport is as easy to use as possible.<\/p>\n

“It is important to us that whatever name is decided on ensures customers have a clear understanding of the station\u2019s geographic location, can easily orient themselves when travelling on the Translink network, and helps customers connect with the local community in a consistent and common-sense way,” he said.<\/p>\n

“The four names being suggested already meet traditional station naming conventions and would make it easy for our customers to understand where the station is located.”<\/p>\n

\u201cAlbert Street station is one of the shortlisted names and if that is the public\u2019s preference then we will move forward with that name, but this is about ensuring the name of the station makes it easy for customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Public transport stops and stations are traditionally named in line with the location of the station such as the suburb (for example, Bowen Hills) or a major street (Roma Street), or in line with a nearby landmark (Cultural Centre).<\/p>\n

While the names of all other stations being delivered through Cross River Rail have already been decided, the name of the station on Albert Street remains undecided as Albert Street is not as well-known as other streets within the Brisbane CBD.<\/p>\n

The four shortlisted names are:<\/p>\n