Port Glasgow Railway Station’s £5m upgrade proves its worth

Network Rail

NETWORK Rail’s revitalisation of Port Glasgow Railway Station is seeing continued success one year on.

Two new lifts and footbridges were officially opened last December, marking completion of a year-long project to provide step-free access to both platforms at the station.

Since then, the lifts have made almost 100,000 trips – with the platform 1 lift making an average of 3,000 trips per month, whilst platform 2’s lift averages 4,000 each month!

The Network Rail project team recently revisited the station to hear about the benefits the upgrades have brought for passengers.

Laura Craig, Network Rail’s scheme project manager, said, “It’s been fantastic to return to Port Glasgow to see and hear about the lasting impact of our work. While our primary focus was on improving accessibility, the project went further by adding new signage, lighting, and fencing, making the station a more welcoming space for everyone.

“One year on, the lifts are averaging nearly 250 trips a day, a clear sign of how much easier it is for passengers to navigate the station.

“Combined with the additional services introduced in ScotRail’s June timetable for Inverclyde, Port Glasgow is a great example of Scotland’s Railway coming together to make rail travel more accessible and convenient for all.”

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