Monday 9 Dec 2024
Platform at Cleethorpes railway station reopens to ease passenger congestion
- Region & Route:
- Eastern
- | Eastern: North & East
Platform 4 at Cleethorpes railway station has reopened following vital upgrades to enhance capacity and improve the reliability of services to and from the seaside town.
The £1m refurbishment will also ease platform congestion, resulting in more efficient journeys for passengers.
Major upgrades have taken place to the platform including rebuilding and repairing the platform walls, installing a new drainage system and lighting – plus new tracks to help maintain a safe and reliable railway.
Similar to the other platforms, a waiting shelter has been added to provide passengers with seating and shelter.
Chris Wright, senior sponsor for Network Rail’s eastern region, said: “The reopening of platform 4 is great for Cleethorpes and the surrounding areas, boosting capacity and reliability for passengers travelling along the rail network.
“We would like to thank passengers and the local community for their patience and understanding while we completed these essential improvements.”
The platform was used for stabling trains overnight and had been out of service for a number of years.
Network Rail engineers have been working on rebuilding the existing platform since July 2022.
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