First stage of vital improvement completes at Gainsborough Lea Road station

A new platform opened at Gainsborough Lea Road yesterday, replacing the old platform 2.

Network Rail has replaced the old platform in a £3million investment. This will improve the look and feel of the station.

The new platform has a smoother surface and a ramp has been installed to maintain step-free access.

Now that the new platform has opened, the old one has been closed whilst work to demolish it is completed.

The next stage of improvement work at Gainsborough Lea Road station, to replace platform 1, is expected to begin in 2021.

What did the officials say?

Gary Walsh, Route Director for Network Rail's East Midlands Route, said:

“We are committed to making improvements at stations to improve the railway for passengers.

“The platforms at Gainsborough Lea Road needed updating and this work will improve the look and feel of the station.

“We continue to work with East Midlands Railway to minimise any disruption in the station whilst the work is carried out.”

Neil Grabham, Customer Service Director for East Midlands Railway, said:

“We are really pleased the new platform is open to the public. This will significantly improve the experience for passengers at Gainsborough Lea Road station.

“We are working with Network Rail to ensure there is no disruption to passengers whilst they demolish the old platform 2. Platform 1 will also be replaced to meet the needs of passengers in the future.”

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