Construction begins on £7.9m station footbridge in Bedfordshire
Network Rail say the structure designed to last for 120 years
Construction work has begun on a new £7.9m footbridge at a railway station in Bedfordshire.
Network Rail say the structure at Harlington station is designed to last for 120 years. The work is due to be completed in Spring 2026.
During the project, the lower section of Harlington station's car park will be closed to accommodate construction facilities. As the remaining car park is expected to be very busy, passengers are advised to use alternative parking, such as at Leagrave or Luton stations.
Shak Munshi, project manager for Network Rail, said: "This significant investment will provide passengers with a modern, reliable footbridge that will serve the community for more than a century.
“We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause to passengers' journeys and are grateful for their patience while this essential upgrade takes place."
Jenny Saunders, customer services director at Govia Thameslink Railway, said: “Harlington is a busy car park. So to help motorists, anyone with a monthly, quarterly or annual season car park ticket will be able to use the car parks at Leagrave and Luton stations at no additional cost.”