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29/06/2023
GRAHAM Complete Work On Exeter Rail Station
GRAHAM Construction has completed work on a new £16 million railway station in Exeter for Devon County Council.
The work on Marsh Barton Railway Station, was delivered in collaboration with Network Rail and train operating company Great Western Railway (GWR).
The new station will open to the public on 4 July. It features two platforms and is expected to provide services for 7,000 people. The station is situated near the ‘Energy from Waste’ plant on the eastern edge of Marsh Barton industrial estate. It will also support development plans for around 2,500 new homes across the estate.
The scheme involved the construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge that will supplement the new station, providing step-free access and improving active travel links between Alphington, Marsh Barton, and the Riverside Valley Park.
Commenting on the project, Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, said: "It's excellent news that the station has passed all of the necessary checks and that it can now open to passengers on Tuesday 4 July. The station will be a huge asset to this part of Exeter, providing convenient access to Marsh Barton trading estate as well as connecting with active links to access other areas of the city."
Reflecting on their involvement, Andrew Henry, Contracts Director at GRAHAM, said:"We are extremely proud to have delivered this fantastic new station in collaboration with Devon County Council, Network Rail, and GWR.
"The new Marsh Barton station will reduce road congestion and offer more sustainable travel choices for passengers in the region. With thousands of people using the route for both work and leisure travel, the station will provide a boost to the local economy and reduce the region's carbon emissions, providing lasting impact to the communities it serves.
"This project presented several logistical challenges, but our innovative approach and strong working relationships enabled us to overcome them successfully. We are grateful to our project team and supply chain for their hard work and dedication to delivering this important new station and footbridge."
The work on Marsh Barton Railway Station, was delivered in collaboration with Network Rail and train operating company Great Western Railway (GWR).
The new station will open to the public on 4 July. It features two platforms and is expected to provide services for 7,000 people. The station is situated near the ‘Energy from Waste’ plant on the eastern edge of Marsh Barton industrial estate. It will also support development plans for around 2,500 new homes across the estate.
The scheme involved the construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge that will supplement the new station, providing step-free access and improving active travel links between Alphington, Marsh Barton, and the Riverside Valley Park.
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Commenting on the project, Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, said: "It's excellent news that the station has passed all of the necessary checks and that it can now open to passengers on Tuesday 4 July. The station will be a huge asset to this part of Exeter, providing convenient access to Marsh Barton trading estate as well as connecting with active links to access other areas of the city."
Reflecting on their involvement, Andrew Henry, Contracts Director at GRAHAM, said:"We are extremely proud to have delivered this fantastic new station in collaboration with Devon County Council, Network Rail, and GWR.
"The new Marsh Barton station will reduce road congestion and offer more sustainable travel choices for passengers in the region. With thousands of people using the route for both work and leisure travel, the station will provide a boost to the local economy and reduce the region's carbon emissions, providing lasting impact to the communities it serves.
"This project presented several logistical challenges, but our innovative approach and strong working relationships enabled us to overcome them successfully. We are grateful to our project team and supply chain for their hard work and dedication to delivering this important new station and footbridge."
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