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Merseytravel approves its
contribution to Ainsdale Station re-build
MERSEYTRAVEL'S contribution to the
re-build of Ainsdale Station has been confirmed, with work on the
project due to start later on in 2016.
Merseytravel directors approved the allocation of £800,000 to the £2.5m scheme
for the Merseyrail Station which is also being funded through the Government's
National Stations Improvement Programme (NSIP), and Network Rail.
The scheme, due for completion in summer 2017, will see the existing station
building demolished to make way for a new booking hall and passenger waiting
area with improved information facilities including Wi-Fi and USB charging
points.
Platforms will be updated with improved information screens and poster
provision, new canopies, increased seating and new waiting shelters on the
Liverpool Platform.
There will also be a community Police drop in facility, a revised park and ride
layout, to improve safety around the existing entrance, secure cycle parking and
improved lighting and CCTV.
Cllr Gordon Friel, Merseytravel Committee Deputy Chair said:- "We are
playing our part in helping upgrade services for passengers across the network.
We have ambitious plans for improvements to public transport facilities across
Merseyside, putting the customer 1st." |
