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Friday 24 Apr 2026

Hampden Park station footbridge reopened following refurbishment

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The Victorian footbridge at Hampden Park railway station in East Sussex has reopened after a three month refurbishment.   

This work will extend the life of the footbridge and provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing footbridge for passengers to use at the station for many years to come.

Network Rail contractors replaced the stairs and decking with new, more durable materials offering improved slip resistance and a design life of up to 25 years.

Strengthening work was carried out to ensure the bridge can safely accommodate expected passenger use, while new handrails and safety mesh were installed to improve safety and prevent objects from falling onto the tracks below.

The central span of the bridge was removed in February and refurbished off-site to  maintain the integrity of the bridge and that we preserve the historic nature of the structure. It also allowed train services to continue operating throughout the project.

Accessibility improvements were also made at the station including new tactile paving at the top of the footbridge and on the platforms, supporting customers with visual impairments to navigate the station more confidently.

Southern Rail Head of Stations Tom Easdown said: “We’re delighted the footbridge at Hampden Park is open again and fully refurbished. I’d like to thank our passengers for bearing with us.”

Tim Leighton, Sussex Route Infrastructure Director for Network Rail, said: “The bridge at Hampden Park needed significant strengthening and refurbishment to keep it safe for years to come. It was a complex operation involving lifting the structure out by crane and transporting it by road for specialist work. I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while this vital work was completed.”

The refurbishment addressed the existing paint system, which had reached the end of its working life. It was fully renewed with a modern protective coating designed to helping to protect the steel structure from weather damage and reduce the need for future repairs.

The refurbished footbridge has now reopened and is fully available for customer use.