September start to big revamp at station
New disabled access
Commuters at Cleland Railway Station will see a number of improvements to the station over the next few months.
As part of a £ 9.5 million improvement plan at three locations on the Glasgow - Shotts - Edinburgh line the station will be upgraded with a new footbridge and better disabled access.
Cleland councillor Louise Roarty believes passengers will see a real benefit when the work is completed early next year.
She said: “I have campaigned for this firstly with Cleland Community Council and now as an elected member of the council, for over five years.
“I am delighted Network Rail are investing in the infrastructure to allow all commuters using the station access for, wheelchairs users, prams, buggies and luggage.
“They have made great progress in completing site investigation and working on the design, which will include a new footbridge incorporating a lift on both sides of the track.
“This is a significant amount of money that is being invested at the station and it is definitely welcomed.”
In 2016/ 17 Cleland Station had up to 90,000 entry and exits averaging around 250 commuters per day.
The work on the platforms will start in September and be completed in March.
The original footbridge will be left in place until after completion of works, before it’s removed.
Councillor Roarty added: “This is the perfect time, whilst the electrifying project is underway, to do these essential works for the better of all our residents and surrounding area.
“Up until now disabled users had to travel to Carfin for access to and from the train, which is clearly not acceptable. Cleland is one of the busiest stations on the line so it should have the best facilities.”