WORK is progressing well on the £4 million project to provide step-free access at Anniesland Railway Station in Glasgow, Network Rail has said.
First getting underway in October 2023, the project will see two new lifts installed at street level on Great Western Road as part of the rail organisation’s access for all initiative.
Engineers have made space and strengthened the foundations for the lift shafts by sheet piling, thus ensuring the railway bridge and embankment are supported during the excavation work and once the lifts are installed.
Amanda Naughton, scheme project manager at Network Rail, said, “We are pleased with how work is progressing at Anniesland station. Due to the proximity of the railway and platforms to the road, a traffic management system has been in place to allow our engineers to work safely and with enough room for the necessary equipment.
“We’re keeping station users and pedestrians safe by creating a safe walking route between platforms, for those who do not or cannot use the station footbridge. We urge everyone to continue to follow the signposts in place and adhere to this route.”
In recent weeks the Anniesland project team has been able to inspect and approve the new linkspans for the next stages of production before the steel is installed.
Amanda added, “While we understand our work to improve accessibility at Anniesland station has caused some inconvenience, we hope everyone living nearby and using the station is looking forward to the benefits that the new lifts will bring to the people of Anniesland and surrounding areas.
“We thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding.”
