A station is a place of movement. Passengers arrive in waves, read signs on the go and want to know the platform, the ticket office and the exit without stopping. Graphics have to work at walking pace, in changing light, on surfaces that take a lot of wear.
We produce and install environmental and wayfinding graphics for station owners, rail operators and their concessionaires. We do not sell advertising space unless confirmed at enquiry.
What we can brand
- Platform wallsroute and identity graphics
- Concourse columnswraps and wayfinding
- Ticket hall glassmanifestation and counters
- Floorsqueue and direction decals
- Entrancesname and welcome panels
- Stairwellssafety and route panels
Surfaces and materials
Platform walls, concourse columns, stairwell panels, ticket-hall glazing and entrances are the main canvases. Painted or tiled walls, glass, steel and sealed concrete each need a different film and preparation. Floor decals use anti-slip laminate and are sealed at edges against cleaning machines and foot traffic. Fire and smoke properties of materials are checked against the operator's or site's specification.
Typical projects include station rebrands after a change of operator, welcome and information hubs, heritage panels, community art in underpasses, and safety campaigns on platforms.
Sunlight and weather exposure differ between open platforms and enclosed concourses. We select exterior-grade films for exposed locations and standard interior films indoors, which keeps the programme efficient without compromising lifespan.
Underpasses, subways and footbridges are often the least pleasant parts of a station and benefit most from bright, clear graphics. Panels there must be robust and easy to clean, and we favour laminated prints on rigid substrates or sealed wall films.
Entrances and signage frames benefit from consistent size and colour, which makes the station recognisable from the street.
Wayfinding that holds up
Platform numbers, direction arrows, exit markers, safety notices and queue guides need consistent type, strong contrast and logical placement. We follow the operator's guidelines, produce reflective or high-contrast versions where specified, and ensure signs are mounted at the heights supplied. Where stations are shared with commuter buses and taxis, see bus terminal branding.
Language and pictograms are set according to the operator's guidelines, and we reproduce them accurately rather than redrawing them.
Platform edge and stair-nosing markings are typically safety items specified by the operator, and we produce them only to the supplied specification.
Information that changes often, such as timetables, should use frames with replaceable inserts so the base graphic does not need replacing.
Rolling stock to match
Operators often update station and train identity together. We can brand trains at the depot, see train branding, so stations and carriages carry the same livery.
Rolling stock and station identity can be planned together, so passengers see the same colours on the carriage and on the platform wall.
Working in live stations
Stations operate for long hours. Installation depends on site access, permits, safety rules and working near live tracks or crowds. We stage work in sections, use barriers where required, and schedule after-hours or early-morning installation by arrangement. Timelines are confirmed on your quotation.
Where several stations are being rebranded together, we create one master specification, repeat it across sites, and report completion station by station.
Heritage and shared sites
Many stations are heritage buildings or shared with retailers, taxi interchanges and municipal facilities. Heritage structures often limit what can be fixed to a wall, so we advise on removable films, freestanding frames and glass-only solutions. Where retail tenants share a concourse, we coordinate with the station manager on approvals. Timelines depend on site access and are confirmed on your quotation.
Suitable branding options
At a glance
Train station branding means the wall, column, glass and floor graphics and wayfinding that guide passengers through concourses, platforms, entrances and ticket halls. Bus & Truck Branding South Africa produces and installs these graphics for station owners, rail operators, authorities and their concessionaires. We do not sell advertising space unless it is confirmed at enquiry, and installation follows the station's access, permit and safety rules, often after hours or in early-morning windows.
Stations present very different surfaces: painted or tiled walls, glass, steel, sealed concrete, underpass panels and stair nosings. We choose films and laminates for each, use exterior-grade materials on exposed platforms and standard interior films indoors, and seal floor decal edges against cleaning machines and foot traffic. Heritage buildings that limit fixings can use removable films, freestanding frames or glass-only graphics. Programmes across several stations are run from one master specification and reported station by station. Operators and municipalities in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Midrand, Centurion, Durban and Cape Town can send photographs and a station schedule for a scoped quotation and visual proof.
Common questions
Can you install while trains are running?
Only where the operator permits and safety requirements are met. Often it is done after hours.
Do you supply advertising space?
No, unless confirmed at enquiry. We install for the operator or concessionaire.
Do materials need a fire rating?
We check against the operator's specification before choosing.
Can you do multi-station programmes?
Yes. Send a schedule of stations and surfaces.