Collection: Central Station: Brisbane CBD

Central railway station, Brisbane is one of the city’s most important transport landmarks, with its origins dating back to 1889 when it first opened as a simple timber and corrugated iron structure serving as the terminus for the railway line extended from Roma Street. 1 As Brisbane’s rail network expanded, the station quickly became a key hub, and by 1891 it was connected to northern lines through a tunnel to Fortitude Valley. 1 A larger and more permanent station building was constructed in 1899, followed by a distinctive sandstone entrance added in 1901, reflecting the city’s growth and increasing importance of rail transport. 1 Over the twentieth century, the station underwent several modifications and redevelopments, including platform expansions and integration with surrounding commercial buildings, while continuing to serve as Brisbane’s central rail hub. 2 Today, Central Station remains a major part of the city’s transport network and a heritage-listed site that illustrates the evolution of rail travel in Brisbane.

References

• Central railway station, Brisbane – Wikipedia 1
  
• Central Station, Brisbane – Railways and Tramways of Australia 3
  
• Central Station – QUT Digital Collections 4
  

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