Giffnock station works 'to be quieter' after noise concerns

The second phase of works on Platform 1 at Giffnock train station started on January 6 and is believed to bring less noise disruption than the previous construction stage which finished just before Christmas.

Network Rail, the main operator, is investing around £1.2 million to improve the station on Fenwick Road, the Scottish Conservatives have said.

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Phase one included concrete breaking from certain platform ramp areas and introducing a 15-metre platform extension through sheet piling.

Both operations were identified as the high-noise parts of this scheme.

This second phase which will finish in April focuses on assembling new platform sections and performing general refurbishment work.

Company representatives said these tasks are unlikely to generate noise levels to the same extent locals endured in December.

Noise barriers are present on-site and being utilised wherever possible.

Jackson Carlaw MSP previously contacted Network Rail about the disruption and noise complaints as a result of the work.

The MSP for Eastwood said: "The condition of Platform 1 at Giffnock station has been in a state of decay and the renewal works are essential for supporting local people to travel by train.

"Network Rail has stated that the programme of activity is required for safety and reliability reasons and the works can hopefully conclude successfully as planned in the first half of this year.

"Nonetheless, it is vital that any local disturbances are minimised and I contacted Network Rail in relation to concerns raised with me about noise nuisance."

Mr Carlaw added: "The organisation has informed me that phase two should have lower levels of noise disturbance than the early part of the project.

"It is important that noise nuisance is minimised as the necessary platform renewal works progress over the next few months."