Passengers alight from the Xplorer service at Canberra Railway Station. Photo: John Coleman.
Canberra Railway Station in Kingston is in line for an upgrade to bring it up to scratch so there are no impediments to people with a disability or older people being able to use the facility.
The station, run by Transport for NSW, is one of nine regional stations slated for an upgrade as part of the NSW Government’s $800.7 million Safe Accessible Transport program to be rolled out over the next four years.
A NSW Government spokesperson said the improvements would be tailored to the specific needs of the Canberra community.
“As a first step, Transport for NSW will consult with Canberra stakeholders and commuters to better understand local needs,” the spokesperson said.
But works could include upgraded external paths, ramps, kiss and ride areas for easy pick-ups/drop-offs for people with mobility issues or using prams and luggage, and enhanced signage to enhance passenger safety throughout the station.
Planning work will take about nine to 12 months to complete and a distinct design will be developed focused on each site’s needs.
Early engagement with key stakeholders at each location will start later this year, and more information will be provided to the community at each stage of the process.
To learn more visit the Transport for NSW website.
Transport for NSW is planning to kick off early engagement through location-specific workshops with local people with disability and their carers to inform development of the concept design, followed by pop-up sessions in each location with the wider community who will be invited to have their say on the proposed works.
The community is invited to sign up to a project distribution list to ensure they’re kept informed about engagement opportunities and as the projects progress.
Canberra Railway Station will be brought up to scratch so it will be safer and more accessible.
The Safe Accessible Transport program delivers accessible, modern and safe transport which people can independently access and want to use.
The program is designed so facilities comply with Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT) and improve accessibility for passengers and users.
Canberra station is located on land owned by the ACT Government but is operated by Transport for NSW via its interagency NSW TrainLink under agreement with Transport Canberra.
Canberra is the terminus for the NSW Xplorer service by NSW TrainLink from Central Station in Sydney. It is also served by NSW TrainLink road coach services to Cootamundra, Bombala and Eden.
The original station building opened in 1924.
Canberra train station features one platform, an accessible carpark, a waiting room, a ticket counter, a kiss and ride zone, a taxi rank, two bus stops, a coach stop, a luggage room, an accessible toilet and a help point.
The ACT Government plans to replace it with a new transport hub as part of the East Lake development.
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