New images by Network Rail show progress of works on new £14m Inverness Airport station
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WORKS on a new station which will connect Inverness Airport to the rail network are making good progress, according to railway infrastructure company.
Network Rail has released images showing the latest progress on the new Inverness Airport station, which is due for completion in December 2022.
The £14m project will deliver a two-platform station on the Aberdeen-Inverness line with step-free access, via a footbridge with lifts.
David Millar, Project Manager for Network Rail said: “The delivery of work on Inverness Airport Station continues to gather momentum and the recent good early spring weather allowed us to make good progress on all aspects of the work.
“Once complete, the station will enhance the local area and improve connectivity for local residents and the wider Inverness area by providing a new sustainable transport interchange.
“We will continue to work with our partners to deliver this new station as quickly as possible for our customers and the wider community.”
Since starting work in October 2021 the new station at Inverness Airport has seen extensive site clearance, the creation of embankments and the installation of the foundations for what will be, one of the new platforms and the footbridge and lifts at the site adjacent to the airport.
The next phase of work will see work to create the new platforms continue and the start of work on the lift shafts. It will also see sleepers laid for the creation of a passing-loop through the station.
The station will have 64 car parking spaces with 10 electric charging facilities, four disabled spaces and cycle parking. There will be a new access road to the station for motorists and access to both platforms for pedestrians and cyclists.
Inverness Airport aims to deliver improved travel links to the growing Inverness Airport Business Park and the new town of Tornagrain. Work also includes creation of a passing-loop and the closure of Petty Level crossing.
