Morningside station accessibility upgrade

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Morningside station view from Waminda Street - Concept design, February 2022 (subject to change)​

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Queensland Rail is pleased to announce that Morningside station is now open.

While trains are now stopping at the station, construction on additional upgrade features and finishing touches will continue into early 2025.

Station Accessibility Upgrade program features​​

Queensland Rail's Station Accessibility Upgrade Program​, opens in new window will make it easier for customers to travel on our network whether you're pushing a pram, carrying luggage, using a wheelchair or injured, you'll be able to use the station with ease.

When complete, key features of the upgrade include:​

  • a new footbridge with lift access

  • improved accessible parking

  • full length high-level platforms

  • upgraded hearing augmentation loops and tactile ground surface indicators

  • upgraded security cameras and lighting

  • new wayfinding and platform signage

  • upgraded station office and facilities.

Morningside station access and ongoing works

Morningside station is accessible for all customers from Waminda Street via a new footbridge with lift and stair access to both fully raised platforms.

The lift and stairs from Wynnum Road will be completed in early 2025. To access the platforms in the meantime, please use the old footbridge across the rail corridor and follow the signs via Waminda Street to platform 2 and the stairs and lift to platform 1.

Alternatively, please follow the detour outlined in the link, opens in new window via Jack Flynn Memorial Drive. Catching urban bus services may be a better option for you.

Please visit our Accessibility page, opens in new window for more inform​atio​n to assist you with your journey.

While we're finalising the additional upgrade features there will be some changes within the Morningside station precinct. The existing construction site office area (within the Waminda Street park 'n' ride) will remain in place until all upgrade features are complete.

Waminda Street impacts

Ongoing works will continue in the Waminda Street park 'n' ride, which will remain partially closed to the public. We are working towards completing the kiss 'n' ride drop off area, accessible parking bays, some dedicated parks for station staff, and motorcycle parking.

By the time the station is finished, Morningside will have more than 170 carparks, which includes four accessible bays and nine spaces for motorcycle parking. There will be more than 50 carparks available at Morningside on reopening day. ​We will inform the community as more parking becomes available.

Wynnum Road impacts

Due to safety, the lift and stair access connecting Wynnum Road to the station via the footbridge will not be available at reopening on 31 December.

The old footbridge and stairs will remain available for continuous cross rail corridor connections for the community. The old footbridge will be removed in early 2025 once the remaining stairs and lift is completed. For your safety, please follow directional signage and stay within public zones.

Alternative transport

  • The shuttle bus 237 service ceased operating between Morningside and Cannon Hill stations after the last service on Sunday 22 December.

  • School shuttle bus 848 ceased operating on 13 December being the final day of school term.

Cannon Hill express service changes

  • The AM and PM peak express services which stopped at Cannon Hill station throughout 2024 will no longer stop at Cannon Hill station. This was a temporary change to the train schedule during the closure of Morningside station for upgrade works.

  • Morningside station will resume AM and PM peak express services from Tuesday 31 December.​

You can plan your travel by downloading the Translink app, visiting translink.com.au​ or by calling 13 12 30​​. 

Ongoing works

From 31 December until the completion of the accessibility upgrade, the following activities are expected at the station:

  • Lifts and stairs on Wynnum Road side of station

  • Carpark area works on Waminda Street side of station – includes new kiss 'n' ride and accessible parking bays

  • Secure bike storage – build and fit out of bike storage facility on Wynnum Road side

  • Station landscaping – includes works at the station entries

Works will generally take place 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, unless notified.

Customers and the local community are advised to be aware of these changes and plan their station access accordingly.

Impacts

Every effort will be made to carry out these works with respect for our neighbours and customers.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding as we build a better station.

  • Noise – expect machinery and construction noise during the work period

  • Lighting – bright lights will be used during night works, which may cause some light pollution

  • Safety measures – for your safety, please use approved paths, follow directional signage.

 ​Enquiries

For regular email updates on the Station Accessibility Upgrade Program, customers are encouraged to join the project's mailing list.

Station upgrade resources

Project information

Station information

Works notices

Concept designs (December 2023)

Concept designs (February 2022)

Morningside station accessibility upgrade.