Queensland’s Exhibition Station will temporarily open to transport passengers to and from the Brisbane Showgrounds to attend major events, including this year’s Ekka in August.
With major construction now complete at the station, it will temporarily open from June 4- June 8, for the Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow.
The new station features improved access with new lifts, a new entry plaza and pedestrian access to Bowen Bridge Road, as well as wayfinding signage, hearing aid loops, and step-free access.
About 1700 cubic metres of concrete, 1100 tonnes of structural steel, 105,500 brick pavers and 11,000 tiles were used to construct the station.
The station’s plaza also contains about 73,000 custom bricks sourced from an Australian manufacturer to maintain the precinct’s heritage look and feel.
Exhibition Station is due to reopen for year-round services in line with the opening of the Cross River Rail tunnels in 2029.
Kat Stapleton, Chief Executive Officer of Queensland, said the new train station would play a key role on the South East Queensland public transport network.
“We’re all about helping people get where they need to go in a convenient, accessible, and safe way,” said Stapleton.
“Once open for daily use, this station will significantly improve the commute for those working at nearby hotels, restaurants, and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
“This fully accessible, modern station is just one part of the legacy transport infrastructure around the Games precinct at Victoria Park and Spring Hill that is starting to take shape well ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Temporary station openings for major events, including specific timetables, will be communicated well in advance.
