The Queensland Government has released the preliminary designs for the new Albion station in Brisbane’s inner north.
Albion train station is being rebuilt and upgraded to support future interchange demand and will open the door for the planned Albion Exchange development.
The New Albion Station Project design features improved accessibility with four new raised, straighter and wider platforms to accommodate increased passenger movements.
The Albion interchange will create a single rail transfer point for passengers travelling to and from the Northern suburbs following the start of trains running through the Cross River Rail tunnels.
Up to 1200 new residences will be delivered as part of the new interchange and transit-oriented development. The precinct will also feature commercial, retail, lifestyle and entertainment spaces as part of the new Albion station, and the new exchange development.
Cross River Rail will change the way train services operate and how customers travel. Providing a second Brisbane River crossing will create increased capacity for train services across the SEQ network.
This introduces the need for a key interchange station in Brisbane’s inner north to provide a single and efficient point of transfer for passengers between services.
The new interchange will provide a modern station including lifts, stairs, a ticket office, accessible toilets, wayfinding and signage, lighting and CCTV, delivering a safer and more comfortable experience for passengers.
The station facilities will also link both sides of the rail corridor, enabling easy access to and from the surrounding Albion precinct.
The station will be connected by a main entry located on an elevated southern concourse (over the tracks near Albion Road) and a northern overbridge.
The public will have the opportunity to attend a series of information sessions from September 4-16. Community members will have the opportunity to find out more about the New Albion Station Project.
This will help inform further project design development, market engagement and a procurement process for the rebuild of the station, which will be undertaken later this year.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish said the new station will make it easier to travel around the region.
“With an expected increase in rail-to-rail interchanges for this section of the network once Cross River Rail comes online, a new inner northern interchange is vital to ensuring better connectivity for passengers,” Mr Mellish said.
“Albion station has been identified as the best location for this interchange due to its proximity to the city as well as the land available for use around the precinct.
“The New Albion Station Project is an integration with the Albion TOD project, which will unlock future housing, retail and commercial opportunities.
“This station upgrade itself will improve accessibility at the station, provide better connections across the rail corridor for the community, improve pedestrian experience and provide new bicycle storage facilities.”
Information about the preliminary design is now available on the TMR website including the opportunity to provide feedback.
Image: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
