GLASGOW’S Anniesland Railway Station is now step-free after a £4 million access for all (AfA) was completed by Network Rail and Story Contracting.
New lifts were installed at street level on either side of the railway bridge on Great Western Road, differing from most AfA projects which typically see the new components positioned on the platforms.
Work first began at the station in autumn 2023, with the lifts being installed during a major overnight operation in June this year. Extensive preparatory work was undertaken before the 12-metre-tall lift towers were installed, with careful consideration being made in relation to the impact of the design – including the use of red and grey brick to tie in with the existing structure.
“This work is part of the Access for All scheme. But Anniesland is an excellent example that these projects aren’t ‘one size fits all. Installing the lift towers in the railway embankment to provide step-free access from street level on Great Western Road to the platforms is a solution we are very proud of.
“Thank you to passengers and those living and working near Anniesland station for their patience and understanding as we completed this important work which we hope will be of great benefit to the local and wider community alike.”
