Friday 17 Nov 2023
Temporary changes at Anniesland station as accessibility project gets going
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- Scotland’s Railway: Scotland
Major work to provide step-free access to and from Anniesland station is well underway, with the access steps to Platforms 1 and 3 now closed to passengers as work to install two new lifts takes place
The existing footbridge and steps up to each platform will remain when the project is completed, but passengers are reminded of the temporary changes to station access during construction.
The stairs for access to Platforms 1 and 3 from Great Western Road are now closed, and passengers must use the walkway to access the station. This is fully signposted from Great Western Road and from Platform 1.
Amanda Naughton, scheme project manager for Network Rail said: “We appreciate everyone’s patience, as we understand our construction activities and changes to access are a big change for passengers and everyone walking or driving through Anniesland Cross.
“We can’t carry out this work safely without using part of the existing platforms and walkways to make the changes to the station, but these will be available again once the work is complete.
“We’ll continue to make every effort to cause minimal disruption as the project progresses.”
Rail passengers and road users are also reminded that the footpath underneath the railway bridge, parking bays, and the inside eastbound lane of Great Western Road will be closed until the work is finished in 2024. A diversionary route is in place for pedestrians and is fully signposted to encourage the use of traffic lights when crossing the road.
Anniesland residents were given a first look at plans at an information session in Netherton Community Centre earlier in the summer.
Those living near the station will continue to receive letters outlining key dates and milestones as the project progresses
Anyone who would like to know more about the project can find the latest updates on Scotland’s Railway website www.scotlandsrailway.com/projects.
Notes to Editors
Network Rail will install two new lifts at street level on Great Western Road as part of the project, which is expected to complete in summer 2024.
Network Rail has worked with Glasgow City Council to make sure the traffic and pedestrian management system is as safe as it can be.
The Access for All Scheme at Anniesland station is one of six schemes funded by the Department for Transport in Scotland during the last five years. Croy and Johnstone were completed in 2022 and work at Port Glasgow station is nearing completion. Work at Dumfries and Uddingston is due to begin this year.
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