A new footbridge and lift-tower are now in place at a train station near Glasgow.
The steel structures, weighing 75 tonnes were installed at the weekend as part of the Access For All scheme, supporting people with impaired mobility or those travelling with luggage, children, or bicycles.
Work is continuing with the footbridge and lifts set to be opened to the public shortly after the old footbridge is removed in June.
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Susan Menmuir, scheme project manager for Network Rail said: “Delivering a structure of this size onto the platform is a huge achievement. We’ve worked collaboratively with our principal contractor STORY while liaising with ScotRail, South Lanarkshire Council and British Transport Police to ensure this was done safely and on time.
“Working through the night provides the safest environment for our teams to work in and the least disruption for passengers. We thank the public for their cooperation and understanding while the car park was closed to allow these crucial works.
“There is still a lot to do before passengers will be able to use the footbridge and the lifts, but we hope everyone living nearby and using the station is pleased with the progress so far and is looking forward to the benefits of having a fully accessible station.”
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