Network Rail has announced a £1.2 million 10-week programme of upgrade works for Glasgow Central's platform 1.
Network Rail engineers will improve the track at platform 1 as part of efforts to enhance the safety and reliability of the railway for years to come.
Platform 1 will be closed during the works, from 4 March 2023 until 12 May 2023, with the project running alongside the existing closure of the West Coast Main Line at Carstairs Junction to minimise the impact on passengers.
These essential works are part of the Scottish Government's ongoing investment in Scotland's Railway. The works include:
• replacing 700 baseplates which are fixed to the concrete slab that holds the track in place
• installing new sleepers along the length of platform 1
• adjusting platform coping stones to maintain adequate clearance between platform and train
• upgrading tactile paving along the platform edge
Tom Podger, project manager at Network Rail, said: "These essential works at Glasgow Central will ensure we continue to run a safe and reliable railway.
"Had we used normal access arrangements this work would be spread over a period of approximately four years' worth of Saturday night access and would be considerably more costly. Instead, we've planned this 10-week programme to run at the same time as the closure of Carstairs Junction so that disruption to passengers is kept to a minimum.
"Our team of engineers will be working around the clock to deliver these works safely and on time. We thank passengers for their patience and understanding during the works."
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Construction News
06/03/2023
Network Rail Announces £1.2m Glasgow Central Upgrade Works
Latest Construction News
20/09/2024
SP Energy Networks is seeking input on its proposals for vital new electricity infrastructure in the Scottish Borders. Cross Border Connection is a proposed electrical connection comprising of a planned Teviot substation, steel towers and 400kV overhead line. The preferred route being consulted on ...
20/09/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) are seeking new contract partners to help deliver the construction, maintenance, dismantling, and renewal of overhead lines and poles up to and including 33kV on their Distribution Network in central southern England. More than 7 million people ...
20/09/2024
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has announced that the Kingdom Group has secured £50 million in funding from Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Bank of Scotland (BoS) to support its ongoing efforts to build high-quality affordable homes in Fife, Perth & Kinross, ...
20/09/2024
Pacific has successfully completed the first phase of a significant refurbishment project at the Apex Waterloo Place hotel in Edinburgh. Working closely with Apex Hotels, Cromarbrooks, and ISA Architects, Pacific delivered a comprehensive upgrade of the four-star hotel's public areas. The project ...
20/09/2024
CCG (Scotland) has officially handed over 46 new affordable homes to Partick Housing Association (PHA) at Bearsden Road in Anniesland. Local Councillors and representatives from Glasgow City Council's Neighbourhoods, Regeneration, and Sustainability department joined PHA and CCG officials for a ...
20/09/2024
Clark Contracts have held their 9th annual customer receptions in both the East and West of Scotland. The East event took place on September 5th at the Le Monde Hotel in Edinburgh, attracting over 80 customers and consultants. The West event followed on September 12th at The Corinthian Club in ...
19/09/2024
Scottish Power UK plc has announced significant investments in renewable energy and grid infrastructure, reaffirming its commitment to decarbonising the UK's energy supply. In the first half of 2024, the company invested nearly £1 billion in low-carbon projects, including offshore and onshore wind ...
19/09/2024
Network Rail has announced a series of track improvement works on the Far North Line next month as part of a £1.6 million investment. Engineers will replace rails and sleepers in Merkinch Ferry, Alness, and Dingwall overnight from Monday to Thursday, October 7th to November 28th. This work aims to ...
19/09/2024
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has unveiled the shortlist for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. Five projects are in contention to be named as Scotland's building of the year, demonstrating the exceptional range of contemporary Scottish ...
19/09/2024
The Procast Group has announced the start of work on a significant £5 million project to install external wall insulation across 267 flats managed by Calvay Housing Association. This extensive project in Barlanark in the East End of Glasgow will significantly improve the energy efficiency of the ...