A major project is underway to ensure that Scotland’s Railway is more accessible to customers with works planned for a number of stations in and around Glasgow this year.

Network Rail is currently installing tactile paving on platform edges at 148 stations across the country to improve passenger safety and ‘allow more people to travel independently’.

Work is expected to be finished within the next 12 months as engineers work closely alongside ScotRail, who manage the stations.

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Work on the project is already complete at Bellgrove, Balloch, Renton, Alexandria, Newtonmore, Dalwhinnie, High Street (Glasgow) and Baillieston.

Glasgow Times:

Liam Sumpter, Route Director for Scotland’s Railway, said: “We know that many people rely on tactile paving to use the railway independently, so I’m really pleased we’ve been able to develop an ambitious 12-month plan to complete the roll-out of this project.

“Scotland’s Railway is for everyone, and this work will make rail services more accessible for our visually impaired customers.”

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Upcoming works are planned for the following stations:

  • Ayr
  • Kilpatrick
  • Shettleston
  • Carntyne
  • Pollokshields East
  • Girvan
  • Barrhill
  • Drem
  • Glasgow Central low level
  • Thurso
  • Aberdeen
  • Stranraer
  • Wick
  • Scotscalder
  • Altnabreac
  • Forsinard
  • Newton-on-Ayr
  • Longniddry
  • Kinbrace
  • Kildonan
  • Brora
  • Prestwick
  • Dunrobin Castle