Accessibility and assistance

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Queensland Rail is committed to delivering a world-class rail service, aligned with the Department of Transport and Main Roads vision for acce​ssibility and inclusion.

We actively engage with people with lived experience of disability to co-design improvements to our services and facilities ensuring our network reflects the needs of our customers and encourages accessible travel across the state.

Here’s what we have in place already:

South East Queensland (SEQ) network

Station accessibility upgrades

We are making our stations and facilities more accessible through our Station Accessi​bility Upgrade Program across the SEQ.

24/7 assistance service

We have a 24/7 advance text message service for customers who require assistance. By sending an SMS to 0428 774 636, you can contact a Queensland Rail Customer Communications Officer to obtain train and platform assistance, along with information on station accessibility, lift outages, and timetables. You can also speak to one of our Customer Service staff when you arrive at the station.

Accessibility Information

Queensland Rail is committed to making our information accessible. We are working to deliver information in a variety of alternative formats to meet more people’s needs. Our Accessibility page contains more information to help you plan your journey.

Station accessibility

The Your Station page has been developed to provide information about each station and its accessibility options. The page includes accessibility maps so you know what to expect during your journey. Please visit this page to plan ahead. To stay informed about any lift outages that may affect your journey, please visit Translink's se​​rvice updates page.​

Onboard accessibility

To assist customers with accessibility requirements, we've created virtual​ train tours of our trains to help you plan your journey. On the train​, you'll find priority seating located near the carriage doors. These red seats are clearly marked with blue and white signs that include raised text, pictograms, and Braille for easy identification.

​If you're travelling on our SEQ network and use a mobility aid, we provide dedicated spaces in the middle of each train. These spaces line up with the assisted boarding points at stations and display the international symbol for access.​

All Queensland Rail trains are fitted with emergency and d​isability assistance intercoms. 

Queensland Rail Travel and Tourism network

Station accessibility upgrades​

We are making our Travel and Tourism stations more accessible through our Regional station upgrades program.​

Accessibility information

We're on a mission to improve accessibility with tools and resources designed to help get you on your way. Please visit our Accessible travel page to help you plan your journey. Alternatively, you can read our Accessible travel - frequently asked questions. For our Tourism accessibility information, please visit Kuranda Scenic Railway - Accessible travel or Gulflander Accessible Travel.​

Station accessibility 

Our find your station page details each station's facilities and accessibility options, including operating hours, luggage procedures, and specific information for each train service. We recommend checking this page before travelling to help plan your journey.

Onboard accessibility 

To assist you with accessibility requirements, we provide ​carriage layouts and train to​urs to help you plan your journey.


For more information, visit Queensland Rail’s Accessibility Statement​ page.​