Balfour Beatty is continuing work on the new £41 million Edinburgh Gateway station project.
Transport Minister Humza Yousaf visited the site today, 28 September, to see engineers complete the finishing touches and main building work is days away from completion.
The development will comprise of two 265-metre, 10-care platforms with 1,500m2 of concourse and circulation space. In addition, a step-free access bridge will link platforms within the station and connect to the tram stop via lifts and escalators. An underpass beneath the A8 will provide pedestrian access from the nearby Gyle centre.
In addition, Edinburgh Gateway is part of the Scottish Government-funded Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP).
With an official opening date in December this year, Minister Yousaf said the facility will offer "huge benefits" to passengers travelling to or from the Gogar area.
"I am pleased to visit Edinburgh Gateway station to see this exciting new rail/tram interchange taking shape," he said.
"This £41 million development is a great example of how the Scottish Government is investing to make public transport more accessible and attractive by linking up journeys across different modes travel."
Phil Verster, managing director of the ScotRail Alliance, added: "Our engineers have worked hard to deliver this project as quickly as possible for passengers. This new station will help to transform the way people travel, opening up new options for those wishing to access the tram network and Edinburgh Airport."
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28/09/2016
Balfour Beatty Continues Work On £41m Edinburgh Gateway Project


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