Harringay station will see major improvement work carried out including vital work to reinforce the footbridge which is located inside the station, making it fit for purpose into the future. The bridge is also the home of the old ticket office which will also be relocated in order to comply with building regulations.
Both platforms will see brand new waiting shelters and will allow passengers heading to destinations like Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage and Moorgate are able to keep dry in a sheltered location whilst waiting for their train leading to improved passenger experience.
Whilst the work is underway, Harringay station will remain open and there will be no effect on train service as the majority of the work will take place through the night. The waiting shelter will be put in place and work on the footbridge completed during the festive period as part of further engineering works, due to this passengers should check their journeys ahead of travelling over Christmas and the New Year.
Paul Rutter, East Coast Route Director at Network Rail, said: “These important upgrades will deliver better facilities and a better experience for passengers at Harringay station. Strengthening the bridge will make sure it remains strong and reliable for many years to come.
“I'm pleased that most of the work will be done overnight to keep the railway open for passengers during the day. We'll be continuing to upgrade the waiting shelters over the festive period when passengers should check before travelling as we work on a whole package of engineering work.”
Jenny Saunders, Customer Services Director at Great Northern, said: “We're delighted Network Rail is pressing ahead with this work to upgrade and improve the bridge and facilities at Harringay for the benefit of our customers.”
The upgrades are expected to be completed in February 2023, allowing passengers to benefit from a much-improved station at Harringay.
I do think that Harringay station does need a massive improvement and to have stairs and possibly to have lifts to make it step-free. Same at Hornsey as well.