3.11.2 Overview

3.11.2 Overview
The careful selection of all finishes is critical to achieve a standard of station presentation
and quality consistent with that of a public building and RailCorp’s corporate identity.
Whilst RailCorp reference documents such as the, ‘Station Finishes Guide’ and
‘Corporate Identity: Colour Scheme Manual’ nominate a comprehensive range of finishes,
this does not absolve station designers from the task of reviewing all proposed finishes
for their suitability to a specific station application.
Station designers will need to present their selected finishes to RailCorp for approval prior
to the completion of the station construction documentation.
The finishes selection process must include the critical assessment of each element’s
form, size, material composition, fixing system and detail. The finish of each floor, wall,
column, ceiling and soffit elements must be selected with regards to:
• Fitness for purpose within the rail environment. Considerations must be given to
material resistance to ultra-violet light, high humidity, corrosive environments and
exposure to stray electrical currents.
• Fitness for purpose within the local environment. For example structures on the
Illawarra Line will need to be able to withstand the corrosive coastal environment.
• Durability (with emphasis on vandal resistance and moisture resistance)
• Structural integrity (particularly resistance of materials, fastening devices and
support systems to train-generated vibrations)
• The restrictive size of Galvanising Baths, when specifying Galvanising as a finish
• Colour range, including options for colour contrast as required by AS1428 parts 1
and 2
• A concise palette of station fixtures and finishes, coordinated in colour, texture,
module size; suited to a variety of applications across internal and external
applications
• Materials of integral colour are preferred over those with a surface finish colour.
Material selection may need to consider existing materials in adjacent buildings and
structures.
• Ease of construction
• Ease of cleaning, maintenance and replacement
• Ease of repair and replacement and availability of spare parts
• Life cycle costs
• Environmental impact to reduce point source pollution and minimise resource
consumption through material selection, use and re-use
• Opportunities for local industry participation where a locally manufactured product
compares favourably to an imported product.
Compliance with performance and regulatory criteria for safety, fire resistance and
pedestrian movement must also be determined. These include:
• Australian Standards
• Building Code of Australia
• Station Category* and User Requirements Brief*.