A fully accessible footbridge with lifts has now opened at a major train station.

Story Scotland, on behalf of Network Rail, has delivered the new footbridge at Johnstone station.

The new layout has been designed to make travel easier for those with mobility problems, luggage, and bikes.

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It takes station users from the entrance, over the railway, and lifts are now in place to take people down to the platform level.

Liam Sumpter, Route Director, Network Rail Scotland said: “We are delighted to have completed this investment in Johnstone station and the new bridge and lifts will make the railway easily accessible to even more people in the local community.

“Scotland’s Railway is working closely with Transport Scotland to deliver access improvements at as many stations as possible so we can open up the network and create more travel choices for people across the country.”

The bridge has been funded by the Access for All scheme, designed to improve access at rail stations across the country. 

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As well as Johnstone, footbridges are due to be installed at Anniesland, Port Glasgow, Uddingston and Dumfries, with the programme at Croy nearly complete. 

Brian O’Hare, Contracts Manager for Story Scotland, added: “The team worked around the clock to complete the scheme to improve access at Johnstone Station.

“Collectively we are proud to deliver such an important upgrade which gives residents and passengers the availability of new lifts and a footbridge, meaning that disabled and wheelchair users; the elderly; families with prams and pushchairs; and the many others who find it difficult to access the railway, will have a much safer and easier time now.”