East Ipswich station accessibility upgrade

Queensland Rail is upgrading East Ipswich station to improve accessibility and make it easier and safer for customers to use. The works are part of the Queensland Rail Station Accessibility Upgrade Program which focuses on providing greater accessibility to train services.

Project Information

  • Type:
    Train station upgrade
  • Status:
    In construction
  • Region:
    Ipswich
  • Transport affected:
    Train
  • Delivery providers:
    Queensland Rail
  • Funding providers:
    Queensland Government

Benefits and impacts

The station upgrade is designed to achieve independent accessibility, meaning that all train platforms can be accessed independently via paths, ramps or lifts, without the need to use stairs.

Features of the upgrade include:

  • a new pedestrian footbridge with lift access
  • fully-raised platforms
  • a new, modern station building
  • new station entrances on Merton Street and Coronation Street
  • additional shade and shelter with a new covered area over the core zone
  • improved accessible parking
  • new bicycle enclosure
  • upgraded hearing augmentation loop and tactile platform surfaces
  • upgraded security cameras and station lighting
  • new wayfinding and platform signage.