Glasgow Central station could replace 'outdated' systems

Interior of Glasgow Central Station <i>(Image: Colin Mearns)</i>
Interior of Glasgow Central Station (Image: Colin Mearns)
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Glasgow Central could replace its "outdated" systems.

Network Rail has submitted a planning application to upgrade its CCTV cameras and loudspeakers.

The original surveillance equipment was installed in 2009 and the company, which operates the train station, now seeks to replace it with more up-to-date technology.

In the application, the firm argued that the change will be an improvement to the "character of the station" as it will renew and refresh outdated CCTV and PAVA (public address and voice alarm).

Documents explained that the number of cameras or speakers will not increase.


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They added: "There are 175 CCTV cameras and 60 speakers within this area and all are proposed to be replaced, aside from four speakers, which are to be removed.

"The proposal aims to renew the CCTV and PAVA technology throughout the station to modernise it and bring it in line with the required standards and requirements.

"It is being undertaken as part of a joint programme of works to replace CCTV in Network Rail’s managed stations."

This application is in line with a policy that aims to “protect and enhance historic environment assets and places, and to enable positive change as a catalyst for the regeneration of places”.

Central Station is an A-Listed building, which first opened in 1879 and was subsequently expanded between 1899 and 1905 to provide 13 platforms.

Glasgow City Council officials are evaluating the bid and a decision is expected by Friday, November 28.

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