Christchurch Railway Station in Addington is the only remaining passenger railway station in the city. It is the terminus of the South Island’s two remaining long-distance passenger trains, the TranzAlpine and the Coastal Pacific. With increasing passenger numbers, Kiwirail wished to improve the passenger facilities and customer experience while also incorporating current health and safety requirements.

Catalyst were engaged to upgrade the existing facilities and design a new check-in and waiting area that would increase the capacity of the station for passengers, as well as deliver a new contemporary interior with some ‘wow’ factor.

UFL worked with Catalyst to supply the train station’s furniture to help create a functional space using our trialed and tested Alpha beam seat.