MORE STATIONS IN MERSEYSIDE TO BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED FACILITIES

Thursday 15 Jan 2004

MORE STATIONS IN MERSEYSIDE TO BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED FACILITIES

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Network Rail and the Strategic Rail Authority announced today that work is starting on upgrading the facilities for passengers at a further nine stations in Merseyside. These improvements will include brand new waiting rooms and customer information systems. The new facilities will be completed by Spring 2004. These improvements to Town Green, Aughton Park, Moreton, West Kirby, Spital, Bromborough, Bebington, Hightown and Orrell Park are part of a national project known as the Modern Facilities at Stations scheme. The project will see facilities modernised at 68 stations across the country. The improvements will vary from station to station, but include new waiting rooms, toilets, shelters, CCTV and customer information systems. The project has been specified and funded by the Strategic Rail Authority and is being delivered by Network Rail. Tim Clarke, Regional Director said, “Network Rail is committed to providing safe, reliable and efficient railway infrastructure. Stations are the gateway to travel by rail and form a vital part of the journey experience for passengers. Comfortable stations with modern facilities are an important component in our continued programme to re-build the railway.”

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