Residents and commuters are likely to be affected as work to install a new footbridge at a bust train station will soon begin. 

Giffnock Station will see the installation of a new and accessible footbridge next year, with preparatory works beginning in mid-September 2024. 

The work comes as part of the East Kilbride Enhancement electrification project - which is a component of a wider £140m investment by the Scottish Government in a bid to decarbonise Scotland’s Railway.

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In preparation for the project's beginning, engineers will remove vegetation that’s sitting adjacent to platform two to create a safe working area for installing the new footbridge.

Piling work is due to start in October and will last until the end of this year. 

The existing station footbridge will remain in use until it’s replaced by the new structure.

However, to deliver the footbridge works, 68 parking spaces will be utilised from September 16, 2024 until June 2025. The remainder of the station's parking spaces will continue to be available, including accessible spaces.

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Residents and businesses in the area are being invited to a community drop-in event at Giffnock Library on September 12, from 4pm to 7pm, to ask any questions about the works.

Ailish Allan, Network Rail project manager for the station works, said: “The upcoming work at Giffnock station is the first phase of activity as we gear up to install the new footbridge next year.

“Replacing the footbridge is necessary to provide the safe clearance for the new overhead line equipment that will run underneath. The new bridge will provide significant improvements, as it will have lift access to both platforms. This will make it easier for people with reduced mobility or those travelling with luggage, children, or bicycles to travel by train.

“We do appreciate the impact our activity will have on the community, particularly those living closest to the station. I would like to thank people for their patience and would encourage residents to come to our community drop-in event.”

The East Kilbride Enhancement project is due to be completed in December 2025.