Fortitude Valley Train Station

But Fleur I hear you say, it’s just a train station. I agree it is… HOWEVER.. Fortitude Valley is one of 3 city stations that all trains transit/​stop. It’s the station to use for China Town and to get to The Valley. It is relatively neat and clean however it could use some updating. The «charm» however lies in the station office on platform 1 & 2. Without fail for every holiday, special event, sporting challenge (state of origin) the office is decorated by the staff. We aren’t talking about a little tinsel at xmas either. The decorations are over the top, but in the fun way. Whoever at Qrail is doing this should be given a raise. I always look to the office to see what decorations are on display and I’m never disappointed.

The Fortitude Valley train station is located inside the Valley Metro mall on the corner of Brunswick and Wickham Streets. I remember the days when it was called Brunswick Street station (in my late teens when catching the train to the Valley with friends to go clubbing was the norm). Not much has changed since then. The station has had a bit of a facelift and all the train services and lines pass through Fortitude Valley on the way to or from Central Station.
If you’re heading to the Valley for a gig, to eat out, to go to Chinatown or to browse some of the fabulous shops on James or Ann Streets, than the train is one of the easiest places to start. The services are regular, but I will pass out a word of warning for anyone traveling alone. The Valley station can become a bit rough, particularly at night, so if you’re a young woman or you’re waiting by yourself than be a little careful because there are some pretty interesting characters who hang out there at night. Generally it is well lit and there are Queensland Rail officials around, but better be safe than sorry. Also, avoid using the toilets!