ALL CHANGE AT WILLIAMWOOD STATION

Monday 16 Jan 2006

ALL CHANGE AT WILLIAMWOOD STATION

Region & Route:: Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

Passengers in Renfrewshire are set to benefit from a £200,000 investment at Williamwood Station. Major repair work will be carried out on platform one from today, Monday 16 January, making the surface smoother for passengers and protecting the concrete for the future. The work will be completed on 25 February. David Simpson, Route Director, said: “The essential repairs we carry out now will offer real benefits to passengers in the area and will reduce the need for some maintenance activity in the future. “This investment is part of our commitment to ensure Scotland’s railways are fit for the 21st Century. We have an experienced team on hand who will be working in shifts round the clock to complete the work as quickly as possible, minimising disruption.” Letters have already been sent to residents living near the station to tell them about the work.

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