PREPARATORY work is to get underway at Giffnock Railway Station as part of the £140 million East Kilbride enhancement electrification project.
The work, by Network Rail and AmcoGiffen, comes in advance of a new accessible footbridge being installed at the station next year. A site compound already in place at Giffnock station will be expanded which Network Rail will allow for the safe mobilisation of plant and machinery.
In preparation of the project beginning, engineers will remove vegetation that’s sitting adjacent to platform two to create a safe working area to install the new footbridge in early 2025. The existing station footbridge will remain in use until it’s replaced by the new structure.
Piling work is due to start from October until the end of this year to install the foundations that will support the new footbridge.
Ailish Allan, Network Rail project manager for the station works, said, “The upcoming work at Giffnock station is the first phase of activity as we gear up to install of the new footbridge next year.
“Replacing the footbridge is necessary to provide the safe clearance for the new overhead line equipment that will run underneath. The new bridge will provide significant improvements, as it will have lift access to both platforms. This will make it easier for people with reduced mobility or those travelling with luggage, children, or bicycles to travel by train.
“We do appreciate the impact our activity will have on the community, particularly those living closest to the station. I would like to thank people for their patience and would encourage residents to come to our community drop-in event.”
