The public have been granted a first look into the inside of Cross River Rail’s new underground stations, through replica models which represent the designs for the new Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street underground stations in Queensland.
The Cross River Rail is a new 10.2-kilometre rail line from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, which includes 5.9 kilometres of twin tunnels under the Brisbane River and the CBD. Two 5.9-kilometre twin tunnels below the Brisbane River and CBD will be home to four underground stations, Albert Street, Roma Street, Woolloongabba and Boggo Road.
The replicas, which have been built in Eagle Farm, provide an insight into the future design components of the four underground stations’ platform and mezzanine levels.
The facility is used to show stakeholders the design in-person and illustrate how the material selections work together. While the underground stations will have unique buildings and ground levels, the platform and mezzanine designs share a set of common design components, creating a common experience at each station.
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The platform and mezzanine designs will feature angled walls and ceiling planes. This differs from typical underground stations, which have curved profiles. The colours and materials for the floor and ceiling interiors of each station are different and were chosen to reflect each station’s local context and identity.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the modelled sections will provide accessibility for stakeholders to see the designs up close.
“It’s pretty amazing to think that we’re getting a glimpse into the future of rail in Queensland in what, from the outside, looks like a regular warehouse in Eagle Farm,” Bailey said.
“Cross River Rail’s four new underground stations will quickly become an iconic part of Queensland, so it’s really exciting to get a taste of what they’ll be like to use.”
For more information on the Cross River Rail project, click here.
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