Train station plans to progress despite delays

PLANS to transform Glasgow High Street station are set to progress despite delays.

It was announced in 2020 that the station would be rebuilt, with work due to be complete in 2025 – but that has now been pushed back by three years.

The plans would see connections to the East End improved and will see the station refreshed and the public space around it improved.

The Network Rail station improvement plan would lead to “improved connectivity to the East End via Bell Street and pedestrian/ cycle bridge”, according to a council document.

Councillor Angus Millar, SNP, said “there have been delays to [ the] project on the Network Rail end”.

He pointed out the project is being supported by City Deal funding and the council is in discussions with Network Rail.

The convenor for transport added: “There is City Deal ( funding) resource that supports development of that project in terms of a refreshed train station and the public realm around there and there are aspirations for various upgrades including accessibility.”

The railway hub upgrade is one of a number of actions being considered as part of regeneration plans for Merchant City, Townhead, Cowcaddens and the Learning Quarter. The potential actions form part of District Regeneration Framework plans.

The frameworks make short medium and long- term actions over the course of a decade.

The council is set to consult on the plans, which were presented at the City Administration Committee last week.

The consultation is set to start later this month with people able to give their views.