Plans have been submitted to carry out access improvements at Stirling railway station.

The project is being delivered by Network Rail as part of the Stirling-Dunblane-Alloa (SDA) Electrification Project.

The scope of the works includes;

• Platform works

• Electrification of all lines passing through the station

• Canopy alterations

• Alterations to the two footbridges within the station

Step-free access will be created by replacing the footbridge between platforms 6 & 9 with a fully accessible structure. The height of the existing footbridge between platforms 2 & 3 will also be raised.

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Subject to relevant permissions, the scheme is expected to be completed in 2019.

Iain McFarlane, route delivery director for Network Rail, said: "The current access arrangements at Stirling station are far from perfect and the SDA electrification project has provided an opportunity to make improvements to the station.

"The electrification of our railway will allow us to run faster, longer, greener trains and cut journey times while increasing the number of seats available for passengers. This application is a further step forward in our plan to build the best railway Scotland's ever had."

Keith Brown, Cabinet Secretary for Economy Jobs and Fair Work, said: "The new footbridge will finally enable much needed step-free access to all platforms within the historic station for passengers, including those travelling to and from stations on the Alloa line."

(LM)