£400,000 INVESTMENT FOR BROCKLEY WHINS STATION

Wednesday 21 Sep 2005

£400,000 INVESTMENT FOR BROCKLEY WHINS STATION

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Network Rail has begun work to replace two footbridges that provide access to the platforms at Brockley Whins Station, South Shields. The existing bridges are nearing the end of their useful life and are being replaced with new steel structures with concrete footways. Carolyn Watson, a spokesperson for Network Rail said: “This £400,000 project is yet another example of Network Rail’s commitment to rebuilding Britain’s railways.” To allow the footbridges to be replaced the current footpath will be diverted over temporary bridges which will be put in place this weekend (24 September). The footpath will be diverted over the temporary structures from 3 October. The new bridges will be installed from Saturday 15 October and open to the public by the end of November. As good neighbours Network Rail and contractor May Gurney will strive to keep noise to a minimum at all times during this work.

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