Network Rail will soon take on a £3.5m transformation of Livingston South railway station when the Edinburgh Waverley – Glasgow Central line closes for 10 days this easter as part of a £160m project to electrify the route.
From Thursday 29th March until Monday 9th April 2018, no trains will run on the line via shotts while Network Rail engineers work to widen and extend both platforms at Livingston South.
As well as the work on the platforms, the redevelopment will see the building of lifts on both sides to help deliver step-free access, installation of new staircases and the realignment of ramps.
The West Lothian station will also see improvements to ticket machines, shelters, and CCTV systems.
A bus replacement service will be in operation serving all stations on the route. A range of other work as part of the electrification programme will also be taking place over Easter.
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Brian Mallon, Network Rail programme manager for the project, said: “Redeveloping Livingston South station is vital to the successful completion of the electrification project and the introduction of new faster, longer trains.
“We know that closing the line is never a popular choice for passengers and it’s a decision that has not been taken lightly. We explored other ways to deliver the work required with the priority being to minimise disruption for passengers. The ten-day closure is the best option to safely and efficiently deliver the work required.
“We have worked with industry partners to plan the work and have timed the closure for a period where passenger numbers are lower than normal and where people have more opportunities to flex their journey. We will continue to work closely with ScotRail and other train operators to ensure passengers can get to where they need to be and disruption is kept to a minimum.”
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