Planned accessibility improvements at the 175-year-old Dumfries train station are to be revealed at a community drop-in event on Thursday.
Network Rail has worked with architects and stakeholders to produce the design, which introduces a new footbridge and lifts to provide step-free access to both platforms.
Members of the public are invited to view the proposals at the Cairndale Hotel in Dumfries between 4pm and 7pm on Thursday, June 15, ahead of the finalised plan being submitted to Dumfries and Galloway Council for approval.
The Department for Transport’s Access for All funding – which enables Network Rail to deliver accessibility improvements – is footing the bill for the changes.
The concept takes into consideration the look and feel of the historic station while allowing for modern adaptations.
Historic Environment Scotland have designated the station, which opened in 1848, and the adjacent Station Hotel as category B listed buildings.
As well as having the opportunity to see the proposals, people will be able to meet members of the team who will deliver the work to build the new footbridge.
Karen McChesney, Network Rail’s town planning lead for the project, said: “We are really pleased that Dumfries station has been chosen as part of the Access for All scheme and look forward to welcoming the local community along to see the designs prior to submission for listed building consent planning.
