Network Rail has secured Listed Building Consent for a programme of access improvement works at Dumfries Station.

Dumfries and Galloway Council's Planning Applications Committee approved the construction of a new footbridge with lifts allowing step-free access to both station platforms.

Dumfries station is a category B listed building, and the designs were developed to be sympathetic to the look and feel of its historic character.

Karen McChesney, Network Rail's town planning lead for the accessibility work at Dumfries station said: "We are delighted to have the Listed Building Consent approved by Dumfries and Galloway Council.


"This project will deliver modern standards of access for those travelling to or from Dumfries and will improve the travelling experience for passengers.

"The new bridge and lifts will help everyone in the community access services at Dumfries station easily as part of our efforts to enable even more people to travel by train.

"Delivering step-free access at stations to open up our network is one important way in which we are improving the overall experience of travelling on Scotland's railway.

"Network Rail would like to thank council planning officials and the Planning Applications Committee for supporting this important accessibility project and we look forward to the works starting at the station in the not-too-distant future."

Works are due to commence in late October with the completion of the works in Summer 2024.