NETWORK Rail engineers are set to begin £150,000 repair works on a bridge carrying the railway over the A8 in Langbank after a lorry struck the crossing in June 2024.
The organisation has inspected and monitored the bridge since the incident, with the repairs scheduled to take place over 12 nights in September – with engineers carrying out the work overnight to prevent disruption to rail services.
Michael Walker, works delivery manager at Network Rail Scotland, said, “The work we’re doing at Langbank in September will see the repair of damage to one of our bridges, caused by an HGV striking it in summer 2024. It’s all part of our commitment to run a safe and reliable railway.
“We thank residents and road users for their patience while we carry out these vital repairs that’ll help keep services on the Glasgow Central – Gourock/Wemyss Bay routes running safely and reliably. We know there’s never a good time to close a road, but it’s the only way we can deliver this work safely and efficiently.”
