Sydney’s new-look Mascot Station has officially opened to the public following a multi-million-dollar upgrade to improve customer access, reduce congestion and future-proof facilities.
Transport for NSW worked with Bayside Council, businesses, local residents and the public to design and build a new station entry that improves access to the station on both sides of Bourke Street.
Improvements at Sydney’s 35th busiest station include the new station entrance, four new escalators, a new lift, bathrooms, additional ticket gates and hearing loops.
The new Bourke Street entry is complemented by a surrounding plaza that includes seating and landscaping.
The new entrance on Bourke Street west is a win for train passengers and road users, as the underpass will reduce the number of commuters using nearby pedestrian crossings.
These vital improvements mean Mascot Station will be able to accommodate more passengers in the future, making commuting from Mascot to the city, a fast, comfortable and efficient experience.
Minor works will continue at Mascot Station in early 2024.
Transport Minister Jo Haylen said more than 1000 people had been hard at work, significantly improving access to Mascot Station from both sides of Bourke Street.
“The new entry, lifts and escalators will make everyone’s walk in and out of the station a little easier, and the improved plaza will be a great little public space in the heart of Mascot,” she said.
Member for Heffron, Ron Hoenig, said until now, everyone had to cram into the same set of escalators and through the same entry.
“This upgrade will do two things – allow pedestrians to access the station without having to cross Bourke Street, and free up the congestion of traffic on Bourke Street which was obstructed by the volume of pedestrians crossing the road to use the station,” he said.
“Mascot Station is on the network’s busy Airport Line and services one of the fastest-growing residential areas of Sydney.
“Now we’ll have two, safe and accessible entrances and exits, making it easier for everyone to catch the train.”
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