SCOTLAND’S Railway is to begin construction work on a project to provide step-free access between platforms at Dumfries Railway Station.
Works will get underway on October 30 and will run until summer next year, with the existing footbridge to be removed and replaced with a new accessible bridge with lifts to platform one and two.
Train services will continue to operate as normal through the station but there will be some temporary changes to access during construction.
As part of the project, the existing footbridge will close to the public from Monday 20 November before the new bridge is installed in spring 2024.
Train services will continue to operate as normal through the station but there will be some temporary changes to access during construction.
Amanda Naughton, Network Rail’s scheme project manager for Dumfries Station’s accessibility improvements, said, “We are pleased to begin the construction phase of our project to install a new bridge with lifts at Dumfries station.
“The interest from the community in the project has been great and we are delighted to have developed a bridge design that compliments the station’s unique architecture but improves the passenger experience and delivers modern standards of access for those travelling to or from Dumfries.
“Over the coming months there will be a significant amount of construction activity at the station and we thank passengers and those working and living nearby for their patience as we deliver these essential improvements.”
