Bridlington station is undergoing an overhaul with work now underway with completion set for 2023. The project will see the footbridge revamped with lifts added in order to support passengers with limited mobility, pushchairs, cycles or heavy luggage allowing them full access to Bridlington stations connections.
The project will see Network Rail engineers creating a building base at the station over the next few weeks in order to prepare for the temporary footbridge which will be put in place at the start of December and will enable passengers to access the station's platforms whilst the work is ongoing.
The project has seen the majority of the £4.6m funding provided by the Department for Transport's Access for All programme. A further £1.3m will also be invested and will see the station's roof renovated. The station also saw a £2.5m transformation of its entrance in 2019 as part of the town's ongoing renovation plans.
Anna Weeks, Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail said: “People can expect to see a lot more activity at Bridlington station, as we get ready to deliver an accessible footbridge and key station improvements to improve the customer experience.
“We're working with our partners at Northern and the Department for Transport to transform the station with the minimum impact on passengers. I'm looking forward to seeing the improved bridge start to take shape and officially open next Summer.”
Rail Minister Huw Merriman said: “We're making this investment in Bridlington Station to ensure those with additional needs can travel with confidence.
“Our Access for All programme is improving hundreds of stations across the country, so local passengers can make the most of our rail network.”
Tony Baxter, Regional Director for Northern, said: “We are working closely with Network Rail and the Department of Transport on this project which will improve the facilities at Bridlington for our customers.
“We want to make our stations, trains – and our wider network – as accessible as possible, and this scheme is the next step in the journey to deliver a Northern that works for everyone and makes a positive difference.”
