The developer of the £11m reconstruction of Glasgow's Dalmarnock train station has been appointed.

Network Rail has appointed leading multi disciplinary design and build contractor C Spencer Ltd to revamp the station which will help channel visitors to the 2014 Commonwealth Games in the city's east end.

The contract includes the delivery of a new station building, relocated to Dalmarnock Road from Swanston Street.

As well as the new building, other improvements to the existing station include lift access to both platforms, a new pedestrian footbridge, new platform surfaces, new wall cladding on the platforms, and new passenger information and communication systems.


Preliminary work is already under way, and is expected to be completed by autumn 2013.

Network Rail route managing director for Scotland, David Simpson, said: "We are confident that we can deliver the new station on-time and within budget and that it will provide visitors with a first-class welcome to the local area, during the Commonwealth Games and beyond."

Transport Minister Keith Brown added: "The new-look station and transport hub will not only play a vital role during the 2014 Commonwealth Games, but will also a key part of the regeneration of the east end of Glasgow long after."

Network Rail is delivering the project on behalf of Transport Scotland and other funding partners - Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, Clyde Gateway, Glasgow City Council and the European Regional Development Fund.

(JG/CD)