Footscray station and surrounds

We will transform Footscray station into a modern transport interchange with capacity to manage tens of thousands of regional and suburban passengers daily.

In early 2011 we asked you what you wanted in an improved Footscray railway station. You told us that you valued safety, security, lighting and shelter and you wanted to see the forecourt areas improved, with landscaping and greenery. You also told us that you wanted easier access to the footbridge and platforms and improved weather-proofing.

Footscray station - preliminary design only

Footscray station - preliminary design only

We will transform Footscray railway station by:

• constructing new escalators and ramps (subject to heritage approval) from the entrances at Irving Street and Hyde Street to the footbridge and to all platforms; stairs and lifts will also be maintained
• building new canopies above the station entrances, stairs, escalators and platforms to provide increased shelter
• making all platforms accessible and usable for people with disabilities
• providing station facilities on Irving Street, including a ticket office, waiting area and restrooms
• creating a new public space on Irving Street, with landscaping featuring native grass and tree species, seating, greenery and improved lighting
• increasing the number of myki readers to improve the flow of passengers on and off trains
• improving safety and security by minimising hidden spaces, increasing passive surveillance and providing extensive CCTV coverage throughout the station and forecourt area
• providing secure bicycle parking.

We will also be constructing two new Regional Rail Link tracks through Footscray railway station and a new platform adjacent to Irving Street, with an entrance building that complements the heritage of the existing station buildings.

Work at the station is expected to start in 2012. Access to the station will be maintained throughout construction.

Nicholson Street bridge

We will also rebuild the Nicholson Street bridge to accommodate the new Regional Rail Link tracks.

The bridge will provide improved pedestrian links between Nicholson Street, Railway Reserve and Footscray railway station.

Nicholson Street bridge - preliminary design only

Nicholson Street bridge - preliminary design only

Nicholson Street bridge - preliminary design only

Have your say

Your feedback will help us to develop our preliminary designs further and plan construction to minimise impacts.

To have your say please contact us.