Hither Green Station's new footbridge opens
A modern replacement for two old structures marks a step towards full step-free access.
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Hither Green railway station has opened a new footbridge, a significant development in the station's £28 million step-free upgrade programme. The modern structure replaces two older footbridges and provides a new ramp connecting platforms 4 and 5. The new footbridge officially opened on Friday, October 2nd.
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The step-free upgrade, funded by the Department for Transport, is being managed by Network Rail with principal contractor BAM Nuttall. While the new footbridge and ramp are now accessible, four 16-person lifts have been installed and are currently undergoing testing. The project also includes the construction of two new station entrances, described as being of a substantial scale due to the station's elevated position on a steep slope. New CCTV, public address systems, customer information screens, a ticket vending machine, and Oyster card readers are also to be installed. The adjacent nature reserve will undergo restoration with replanting to support biodiversity.
Opening the new footbridge is a major milestone for the Hither Green Access for All programme, bringing us closer to step-free access across the station. I thank passengers and the local community for their patience as work continues.
Ke’arne Graham, Scheme Project Manager
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Northern line services will pass through but not stop for two weeks from October 26th.
The overall scheme was originally scheduled for completion in autumn 2027. However, with the opening of the new footbridge, the project is now expected to be fully completed in Spring 2027. The fabrication and installation of the main footbridge structure was carried out by McNealy Brown, with architectural design by Fereday Pollard & Partners and civil engineering design by Arcadis.
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+What has opened at Hither Green station?
A new, modern footbridge has opened at Hither Green station, replacing two older structures. A ramp connecting platforms 4 and 5 is also now accessible. This forms part of a larger upgrade to make the station step-free.
+How much is the upgrade at Hither Green station costing?
The step-free upgrade programme at Hither Green station is costing £28 million. This funding is provided by the Department for Transport. The project is managed by Network Rail.
+When will the Hither Green station upgrade be finished?
The Hither Green station upgrade project is now scheduled to be completed in Spring 2027. The new footbridge opened on Friday, October 2nd, and four lifts are currently undergoing testing.
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