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| Footscray Station |
"Footscray railway station is being transformed into a modern transport interchange with capacity to manage tens of thousands of regional and suburban passengers daily. We will upgrade 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.
Two new Regional Rail Link tracks through the station and a new platform adjacent to Irving Street will also be built. A new entrance building will complements the heritage of the existing station buildings. The design of the station responds to the community feedback. 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."
http://www.regionalraillink.vic.gov.au/about/overview/stations/footscray-railway-station
