A new station is currently in development for Balgray. The project is well underway and on track to completion. This addition to the transportation infrastructure will provide improved access and convenience for the community. We are committed to delivering a high-quality station that meets the needs of all passengers. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget, while also adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements. We look forward to the successful completion of this project and the positive impact it will have on the community.
Station Details
Network Rail has appointed Story Contracting Ltd to design a new railway station on the Neilston line in the southern area of Barrhead. The proposed Balgray station will be located off Balgraystone Road, between Patterton and Neilston stations. The station plans include car parking, bus and active travel routes, and it will be situated next to Balgray Reservoir. The proposed station will be funded by the Glasgow City Region City Deal and delivered in partnership with East Renfrewshire Council.
Glasgow City Region City Deal
The Glasgow City Region City Deal is a £1.13billion partnership between eight local authorities, the Scottish Government, and the UK Government. It includes 27 projects, 21 of which are major infrastructure schemes that aim to drive economic growth across the city region and create jobs.
Progress
Initial work to investigate the proposed station site is already underway. Alex Hynes, managing director of Scotland’s Railway, expressed his delight at the proposal to locate a new station south of Barrhead taking another significant step forward. He said, "New stations have the potential to transform the communities they serve, support growth in travel for work and leisure, and provide opportunities for local people by improving connectivity, in this case, primarily into Glasgow."
Partnership with Story Contracting Ltd
John MacArthur, Managing Director of Story Contracting (Scotland), said, "We are extremely proud to be appointed as the trusted partner to deliver the next step towards a significant new station. We are looking forward to working alongside Network Rail and East Renfrewshire Council to design a solution which will improve connectivity for passengers and benefit the local community."
Electrification Project
The work to design a new station on the Neilston line comes alongside the ongoing Glasgow – Barrhead electrification project, part of a Scottish Government investment to decarbonise passenger services across Scotland’s Railway. The electrification project recently completed a six-week programme of major engineering works to prepare the Barrhead line for electrification by the end of this year.
Benefits of the New Station
East Renfrewshire Council Leader Owen O’Donnell said, "It’s great to see work progressing on the Glasgow City Region Deal-funded rail station in Barrhead. This station will bring huge benefits for the existing community in Barrhead as well as residents from the new housing developments nearby, providing improved access to jobs, education, and services. It also allows for a much-improved public transport link to Dams to Darnley Country Park."
Public Information Event
For those interested in finding out more about the plans for the new station, a public information drop-in event will be held on Tuesday 12th December from 3.00pm-7.00pm at the Auchenback Resource Centre, Aurs Drive, Barrhead.
Summary
The proposed Balgray station is set to improve public transport links between Barrhead, the Dams to Darnley Country Park, and Glasgow.
(This article is sourced from globalrailwayreview.com and curated by Thetransporteronline24)
