More than 10,000 weekly commuters will benefit from significant accessibility improvements at Macquarie Fields Station, including a new passenger footbridge, two new lifts and increased canopy coverage across the platforms.
Originally built in 1888, Macquarie Fields Station last received significant upgrades in the 1970s.
For the past five decades, passengers needed to climb up to 92 stairs, or 78 stairs and a steep ramp, to access the station platforms.
For some passengers using mobility scooters, wheelchairs or other mobility aids, it was easier to travel to nearby Ingleburn or Glenfield stations to access train services with lifts.
A new 23-metre-long passenger footbridge, connected to two lifts and the existing pedestrian overbridge, will now make daily travel easier for passengers using mobility scooters, prams, luggage, wheelchairs or facing other mobility limitations.
The Macquarie Fields Station upgrade has been delivered ahead of schedule, removing long-standing accessibility barriers and making it easier for local residents to use their local train station.
Passengers will also benefit from an upgraded station forecourt and improved pedestrian connections, as well as five accessible parking spaces, eight additional bicycle spaces and a relocated bus stop on Railway Parade.
Upgrades to Macquarie Fields Station include:
- two new lifts;
- a new passenger footbridge;
- an upgraded station forecourt, including a new ramp and stairs to Platform 2;
- improved Boarding Assistance Zones on both platforms with additional canopy coverage, including a new dedicated Boarding Assistance Zone waiting area on Platform 2;
- accessible parking spaces, kiss and ride spaces and a longer accessible community bus bay to accommodate community transport vehicles;
- a new pedestrian crossing across Railway Parade to the station entrance;
- safety and security improvements at the station and surrounding precinct;
- relocation of the bus stop on Railway Parade; and
- eight new bicycle spaces at the Railway Parade station entrance.
The project forms part of the NSW Government’s broader effort to bring more stations into compliance with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport.
An additional $200 million allocated to the Safe Accessible Transport program in the 2026–27 NSW Budget will accelerate accessibility upgrades at several stations, bringing the Government’s total investment in the program to more than $1 billion since the 2023–24 Budget.
The NSW Government is also continuing maintenance and reliability works across the Sydney Trains network, backed by a $2.1 billion investment in the 2026–27 Budget.
While the new footbridge, lifts and major accessibility improvements are now open, further work around the station precinct is scheduled to continue over the coming months.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said:
“This much-needed upgrade will make it easier for locals to catch a train and move around the city, particularly the elderly, young families with prams, and people with a disability.
“Whether it’s public transport infrastructure, schools, or hospitals, the Minns Labor Government is working to ensure everyone in Western Sydney has access to the essential services they need.”
Minister for Transport John Graham said:
“This project helps modernise the rail network, delivering improved access, safety and amenities for all passengers.
“These improvements reflect the needs of this diverse community – including young families, carers, people with disability, older residents, and those travelling with luggage.
“I would like to thank the 600 workers who worked so hard to deliver this important community project ahead of schedule.”
Member for Macquarie Fields Anoulack Chanthivong said:
“The upgrade removes long-standing accessibility barriers for the Macquarie Fields community. It improves safety and convenience, and better integrates the station into the local transport network.
“This is especially important for people with disability, older passengers, parents with prams, and anyone who may face mobility challenges.
“Previously, the city-bound Platform 1 could only be reached by stairs, while Platform 2 was accessible via stairs and a steep ramp, making the station inaccessible for people with limited mobility.”
Macquarie Fields resident Donna Palmer said:
“I regularly use a mobility scooter and wheelchair. I used to have no choice but to travel to Ingleburn or Glenfield Stations to catch a train to access lifts.
“The station upgrade is a game changer for me and so many others in Macquarie Fields.”
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