During the work to install 45 metres of new railway track we also removed the old station platform. This was a wooden construction which was starting to fail. As part of the new railway track project, the track running into the station has been significantly lifted to ensure that it is level. This means that the new station platform will be much higher than it was previously.
The project to generate a 3D survey model of the pier and buildings
This project has provided a a doorway and structures below the level of the pier deck to allow inspection and easy access
The project to restore the second locomotive tractor unit has started.
Scaffolding ladders have been installed to support a small section of the pier head structure that is badly affected by corrosion