exhibition station
Cross River Rail (CRR) has confirmed the planned temporary opening of the new Exhibition station for this year’s Ekka will not go ahead. CRR has advised that this is due to recent and ongoing interruptions to work schedules at the Exhibition site. This has meant that work was unable to be completed to ensure proper safety certification could be achieved prior to the event. Translink are coordinating a comprehensive public transport plan for this year’s Show which is based on last year’s successful roll-out, when Exhibition station was not in use due to construction. Rest assured, plenty of transport options will be available for Ekka patrons, with multiple alternative travel options including nearby bus and train stations, high frequency bus services and shuttles for passengers with accessibility needs. Ekka visitors will be able to catch public transport, as normal, to the Show, with trains and buses operating from Fortitude Valley station and Herston Busway. Similar to last year, it is then just a 550-metre walk to the nearest show gate. Accessible transfers for customers with accessibility needs will operate from Herston Busway station and Fortitude Valley train station direct to Show Gate 5 from 8.30am to 11pm each day of the Show. For further information on public transport to this year’s Show and to plan your journey please visit www.translink.com.au/ekka
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