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Tuesday 22 Jun 2021

Garrowhill station fully re-opens to passengers following £2.2m platform upgrade

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Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

Network Rail has completed a £2.2million platform upgrade at Garrowhill station in Glasgow’s East End.

Passengers can now use both platforms again following the work, which was carried out as part of ongoing investment to improve Scotland’s railway.

Station users will notice a significant improvement in the surfaces of both platforms, with the reconstructed platforms designed to eliminate drainage issues and tripping hazards, making the station safer for passengers.

The project is part of a wider programme of investment across Scotland’s railway, including significant refurbishment and renewal of stations – including at Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling and Lanark.

Kevin McClelland, Route Delivery Director for Network Rail, said: “The completion of the platform upgrades is a significant step towards improving Garrowhill station for all passengers.

“These surfaces are designed to last longer, meaning passengers will be able to move around the station more comfortably and safely than ever before.

“And, importantly, the upgrade will enable better passenger distribution along each of the platforms as we continue to drive towards our commitment to improve performance on this line between Edinburgh and Glasgow."

Kirsty Devlin, Head of Projects for ScotRail, said: “This was essential work that put passengers first and was an important part of the multi-million-pound maintenance programme being undertaken across Scotland’s railway.

“The new platforms are designed to make underfoot conditions safer and more comfortable for customers, especially during the winter months, and they will also make a big contribution to enhancing services between Glasgow and Edinburgh.”

Work has been ongoing at Garrowhill since February this year with each of the platforms closed in turn for around eight weeks to enable the reconstruction.