Wheels in motion for major improvements at Harringay

Network Rail have issued the following press release about improvements to Harringay station:

Vital upgrades at Harringay station will get underway this week, as passengers will benefit from a better footbridge and brand-new waiting shelters on platforms one and two.

Work to reinforce the footbridge inside the station will begin this month, making sure that it’s strong and reliable for years to come. The bridge also houses the old ticket office, which has to be removed in line with building regulations.

New waiting shelters will be installed on both platforms, meaning passengers bound for destinations such as Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage and Moorgate will have a dry and sheltered spot to wait for their train and can look forward to more enjoyable journeys.

The station will remain open throughout, with no impact on train services, as much of the essential work will be done overnight. The waiting shelters will be built over the festive period as part of wider engineering works, as well as work to the footbridge, so passengers should check before travelling over Christmas and New Year.

Paul Rutter, East Coast Route Director at Network Rail, said: “These important upgrades will deliver better facilities and a better experience for passengers at Harringay station. Strengthening the bridge will make sure it remains strong and reliable for many years to come.

“I’m pleased that most of the work will be done overnight to keep the railway open for passengers during the day. We’ll be continuing to upgrade the waiting shelters over the festive period, when passengers should check before travelling as we work on a whole package of engineering work.”

Jenny Saunders, Customer Services Director at Great Northern, said: “We’re delighted Network Rail is pressing ahead with this work to upgrade and improve the bridge and facilities at Harringay for the benefit of our customers.”

The upgrades are expected to be completed in February 2023, allowing passengers to benefit from a much-improved station at Harringay.

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