Partick Interchange rebuilding
Location
Greater Govan & Glasgow Harbour, Partick
Address
Merkland Street , Glasgow, G11 6DB
Description
Partick is Scotland’s fifth busiest public transport interchange and one of the best used hubs in the Strathclyde Passenger Transport network, with 4 million travellers passing through it each year. As the regeneration of the surrounding area continues, the station is set to become even busier.
To meet this expected increase in passenger numbers, the ageing station will be demolished and replaced with a new flagship building. The main challenge is to keep the station and its train, bus and subway services running normally throughout the 16 month construction programme.
The new station will revitalise the busy facilities and make it easier for travellers to change from one type of transport to another. Partick interchange will be fitted with improved customer information displays and state of the art CCTV security coverage throughout.
The bus stance area at street level will be redesigned and accessibility enhanced throughout the station complex. This will ensure easier access to bus, train and subway services for everyone.
Cost
£13million
Current status
The design and build contract was awarded to C Spencer in July 2005. The building is under construction. Landscaping work is currently being planned to complete the project.
Timescale
Work commenced in November 2005. Work is now expected to be completed in autumn 2008.
Lead partner
Strathclyde Passenger Transport
Other partners
First ScotRail;
Network Rail
Project team
Jacobs Babtie;
C Spencer Ltd
Website
SPT - Partick
Contact details
Rail Development Manager, Strathclyde Passenger Transport, 0141 333 3476