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Glasgow Times
6 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
New £18.3m station near Glasgow takes huge step forward
The new rail link at Balgray will serve Barrhead and its growing communities. It will make it easier for people to travel to and from Glasgow for work, education and leisure, while also improving access to local destinations like Dams to Darnley Country Park. Once complete, the station will feature two platforms connected by a footbridge with lifts, along with waiting shelters, ticket machines and secure cycle storage. Breaking ground on Balgray Station (Image: Supplied) Margaret Gibb, commercial director at Network Rail Scotland, said: 'Breaking ground at Balgray is a major step forward in improving transport for the [[Barrhead]] area. 'The new station will make it easier for people to travel to and from Glasgow, and for locals and visitors to connect with places like Dams to Darnley Country Park. 'It's exciting to see work begin on a project that also supports active travel, encouraging more walking and cycling too. 'We're proud to be part of a partnership delivering real change and long-term benefits for people in Barrhead and the surrounding area.' An 80-space car park at the station will include electric vehicle charging points, with new walkways linking the platforms directly to nearby housing developments and reservoir paths. A new bus turning circle and stop have already been delivered on Springfield Road by East Renfrewshire Council (ERC). READ NEXT: Family from near Glasgow gears up for Christmas in July The Balgray Station project, which is part of the wider Glasgow City Region City Deal, is being delivered by [[Network Rail]] in partnership with ERC, Transport Scotland, ScotRail and Story Contracting. Preparatory work and planning for the station began in October 2023, with the final proposal approved by the Glasgow City Region City Deal panel in September 2024. Construction will continue into next year, with the station expected to open to passengers in Autumn 2026. Councillor Owen O'Donnell, leader of East Renfrewshire Council, said: 'I'm delighted to see work start on the new Balgray station which will greatly improve transport links between Barrhead and other parts of East Renfrewshire with stations on the Neilston line - Williamwood, Whitecraigs and Patterton. 'Like many of our communities, Barrhead is growing, and this new station will also provide another route from the town into Glasgow. "We're proud to be working with our partners on delivering this new station which is one of our biggest City Deal projects.'
The Herald Scotland
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Ground broken on new £18m railway station in Scotland
The station will make it easier for people to travel to and from Glasgow for work, education and leisure, while also improving access to local destinations like the Dams to Darnley Country Park. Once complete, Balgray station will feature two platforms connected by a footbridge with lifts, along with waiting shelters, ticket machines and secure cycle storage. The project is part of the wider Glasgow City Region City Deal, which is focused on improving transport links, supporting economic growth and encouraging more sustainable development. It is being delivered by Network Rail in partnership with East [[Renfrew]]shire Council, Transport Scotland, ScotRail and Story Contracting. READ MORE: Scottish Government intervene in Glasgow O2 ABC site plans 'Another significant step forward' for city centre transformation Margaret Gibb, commercial director at Network Rail Scotland, said: 'Breaking ground at Balgray is a major step forward in improving transport for the Barrhead area. The new station will make it easier for people to travel to and from Glasgow, and for locals and visitors to connect with places like Dams to Darnley Country Park. 'It's exciting to see work begin on a project that also supports active travel, encouraging more walking and cycling too. We're proud to be part of a partnership delivering real change and long-term benefits for people in Barrhead and the surrounding area.' An 80-space car park at the station will include electric vehicle charging points, with new walkways linking the platforms directly to nearby housing developments and reservoir paths. Artist's impression of the new Balgray station in Barrhead (Image: Network Rail Scotland) A new bus turning circle and stop have already been delivered on Springfield Road by East Renfrewshire Council. This aims to strengthen the town's travel network, making it easier for people to switch between walking, cycling, bus and rail. Councillor Owen O'Donnell, leader of East Renfrewshire Council, said: 'I'm delighted to see work start on the new Balgray station which will greatly improve transport links between Barrhead and other parts of East Renfrewshire with stations on the Neilston line - Williamwood, Whitecraigs and Patterton. 'Like many of our communities, Barrhead is growing, and this new station will also provide another route from the town into Glasgow. We're proud to be working with our partners on delivering this new station which is one of our biggest City Deal projects.' Preparatory work and planning for the station began in October 2023, with the final proposal approved by the Glasgow City Region City Deal panel in September 2024. Construction will continue into next year, with the station expected to open to passengers in Autumn 2026.
STV News
6 days ago
- Business
- STV News
New images of Argyle Street revamp released as part of £120m project
New images show how part of Glasgow's Argyle Street could be transformed under plans to make the key thoroughfare 'more attractive' to residents, visitors and investors. Glasgow City Council is working on the Argyle Street East Avenue project, which will see the revamp of a stretch from Glasgow Cross to Central Station. Under the scheme, pavements will be widened, new green areas developed and a new west-to-east bus route created. Work is set to begin in early 2026. It is part of the wider £120m-plus Avenues programme under way across the city centre, which is funded by the Scottish and UK Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal. Cllr Angus Millar, SNP, the council's convener for city centre recovery and transport, said: 'The Argyle Street East Avenue is about readying these famous streets for the century ahead. 'Recent decades have been tough for this part of town but we're seeing new turnaround developments on Trongate, major retail offerings on Argyle Street and global employers investing in new headquarters just further west. That's real confidence in our city centre. 'The Argyle Street East Avenue is about creating the conditions for more of that. But also, giving Glaswegians a greener, more attractive city centre with an international look and feel they can be proud of.' LDRS A pedestrian-friendly zone is planned on Ingram Street. Image from Glasgow City Council The council has published a prior information notice to gauge interests from firms who may wish to bid for the project contract. This project will link in with ongoing work at the western end of Argyle Street, and when completed will 'help transform the look and feel of the street from the M8 to the Gallowgate', the council has said. Stuart Patrick, chief executive of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: 'The move to significantly enhance both the functionality and appeal of a key part of Glasgow city centre is a welcomed development. 'Creating a more attractive environment for businesses, residents and visitors, while improving connectivity between our transport hubs, is essential to Glasgow's long-term economic recovery. 'Although the Avenues programme is complex, using a combination of lessons learned from previous phases alongside continued engagement with business, it is hoped there will be limited impact on the trading environment.' LDRS A pedestrian-friendly zone is planned on Ingram Street. Image from Glasgow City Council The project is set to include a new bus route through the pedestrianised section of the street, which the council has said will create much shorter journey times and better public transport connections. It will also 'create the conditions to accelerate work to create more pedestrian-priority spaces and reduce traffic' around Queen Street, Ingram Street and Candeleriggs. Engagement with the local community around these streets is planned in the coming weeks. The council's plans have been welcomed by some transport operators and passenger groups. Dr George Hazel OBE, chair of the Glasgow City Region Bus Partnership, said they would deliver faster, more reliable journey times. He added: 'This makes public transport a more attractive and convenient option, encouraging people to make fewer car journeys which reduces congestion and contributes towards a more equitable and sustainable transportation system for all. 'It also supports the economy of the city centre improving access for workers and the retail and leisure sectors.' Greig Mackay, director for Scotland at Bus Users UK, a charity dedicated to promoting accessible public transport, said: 'A new west-to-east bus route in the city centre will help reduce journey times and increase service reliability which is good news for those who rely on public transport, and for the wider environment. 'Interventions which make journeying by bus a more viable and appealing option can attract new bus passengers and encourage existing users to travel more frequently.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
New image reveals major Argyle Street transformation plans
Glasgow City Council said the work, which will include widening pavements, new green areas and better public spaces, will make the stretch from Glasgow Cross to Central Station "more attractive to residents, visitors and investors". The plans include creating a new bus route to improve public transport and link in with the ongoing work at the western end of Argyle Street. When completed, it will help "transform the look and feel of the street from the M8 to the Gallowgate", the council added. READ MORE: Scottish Government intervene in Glasgow O2 ABC site plans It will also create the conditions to take forward work to create more pedestrian-priority spaces and reduce traffic around Queen Street, Ingram Street and Candleriggs. The council said it will undertake engagement with the local community and stakeholders around these streets in the coming weeks with a view to beginning to implement changes later this year. In the meantime, it has begun gauging interest from contractors wishing to bid for what it says will be the biggest overhaul of the area since the 1970s. The plans have been welcomed by business leaders, transport operators and passenger groups. Cllr Angus Millar, Convener for City Centre Recovery and Transport, said: 'The Argyle Street East Avenue is about readying these famous streets for the century ahead. Recent decades have been tough for this part of town but we're seeing new turnaround developments on Trongate, major new retail offerings on Argyle Street and global employers investing in new headquarters just further west. That's real confidence in our city centre. 'The Argyle Street East Avenue is about creating the conditions for more of that. But also, giving Glaswegians a greener, more attractive city centre with an international look and feel they can be proud of.' How the pedestrian-friendly zone at the corner of Queen Street / Ingram Street will look (Image: Glasgow City Council) Funded by the Scottish and UK Governments through the Glasgow City Region City Deal, the Argyle Street East project is part of the wider £120million-plus Avenues programme underway across large parts of the city centre. The work, which is scheduled to begin in early 2026, also links into the redevelopment of George Square, which is also progressing. As part of the Argyle Street East Avenue, a new west-to-east bus route will pass through the pedestrianised section of the street, creating much shorter journey times and better public transport connections. It will also create the conditions to accelerate work to create more pedestrian-priority spaces and reduce traffic around Queen Street, Ingram Street and Candleriggs. These areas will be developed by early 2026. Dr George Hazel OBE, Chair of the Glasgow City Region Bus Partnership, said the changes would deliver faster, more reliable journey times, adding: 'This makes public transport a more attractive and convenient option, encouraging people to make fewer car journeys which reduces congestion and contributes toward a more equitable and sustainable transportation system for all. It also supports the economy of the city centre improving access for workers and the retail and leisure sectors.' How the pedestrian-friendly zone at Ingram Street will look facing east (Image: Glasgow City Council) Greig MacKay, Director for Scotland at Bus Users UK - a charity dedicated to promoting accessible public transport, added: "A new west-to-east bus route in the city centre will help reduce journey times and increase service reliability which is good news for those who rely on public transport, and for the wider environment. Interventions which make journeying by bus a more viable and appealing option can attract new bus passengers and encourage existing users to travel more frequently.' Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: "The move to significantly enhance both the functionality and appeal of a key part of Glasgow City Centre is a welcomed development. Creating a more attractive environment for businesses, residents and visitors, while improving connectivity between our transport hubs, is essential to Glasgow's long-term economic recovery. 'Although the Avenues programme is complex, using a combination of lessons learned from previous phases alongside continued engagement with business, it is hoped there will be limited impact on the trading environment. Infrastructure investments of this nature will support footfall, boost local trade and help make the city centre of Glasgow a more vibrant and accessible place for all." The council has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the Argyle Street East project, which will gauge the market interest from contractors who may wish to bid for the project contract. PINs give the opportunity for potential bidders to research and prepare bids and so shorten the procurement process timescale.
Daily Record
23-06-2025
- Daily Record
Renfrew Bridge closed after 'possible ordnance' was found on nearby building site
Pedestrians and motorists were told to seek alternative routes this morning. The new Renfrew Bridge was locked down today after a bomb squad were summoned due to a 'possible ordnance' being discovered. The bridge, which only opened to members of the public last month, was closed due to the potential hazard being found on a nearby building site around 10am. Cops rushed to the scene and stopped all traffic, including pedestrians, from crossing the bridge until the situation was resolved. A post on social media by Police Scotland warned people to avoid the area and find alternative routes for their journeys. It read: 'Renfrew Bridge is closed after a possible ordnance device was found around 10am this morning on a building site nearby. 'Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been contacted. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to find alternative routes.' It is not known what the item was, however, police confirmed it was not an ordnance device. The bridge reopened just over two hours after it had been initially closed. A police spokesperson later added: 'Renfrew Bridge has now re-opened. The item found was not an ordnance device. Thanks to motorists and pedestrians for their patience.' Renfrew Bridge is the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde and connects Meadowside Street in the town with Dock Street in Yoker and Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire. The bridge itself cost £117 million with £39m coming from both the Scottish and UK governments, under the Glasgow City Region City Deal, and £1.7m from Transport Scotland. It is expected to open up work, health, education and leisure opportunities on both sides of the river – with the potential for 1,400 additional jobs, investment and developments to be brought to the riverside.
