Work to demolish Cosford station is progressing well, Network Rail has said.
Patrick Elson, Network Rail’s scheme project manager said:
“The work is challenging, however the demolition/removal of the platform surfaces, supporting frames and the waiting shelters is meeting our expectations and we on target to re-open the station in March 2012 as per the programme.”
The station is on the Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury line and is being completely rebuilt by Network Rail and its contractor C Spencer Ltd in a £2.1m project.
The work includes removing the existing waiting shelters, lighting and fences, demolishing the timber platforms and support structures and the access stairs leading to them.
They will be replaced with new platforms constructed from GRP (glass reinforced polymer) which will be laid on concrete cross beams and steel supports.
The platforms will have a non-slip surface and include tactile paving to denote the platform edge. New fencing will be erected along the rear of the platforms.
Each platform will have a new steel and glass waiting shelter and lighting columns, and the customer information screens and station announcement system will re reinstated.
There will also be new steel staircases giving access to the platforms.
