Written Question · S3W-30312 · Session 3
What alternative arrangements are planned for (a) disabled access, (b) drop-off and pick-up passenger points and (c) short-term parking at …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what alternative arrangements are planned for (a) disabled access, (b) drop-off and pick-up passenger points and (c) short-term parking at Glasgow Central station, given the closure of previous facilities.
The answer
Officials have been liaising closely with both Network Rail and Glasgow City Council to ensure that continued access to Glasgow Central for all passengers is maintained both during and following completion of these works.
(a) disabled access “ Step free access points to the station are available in Gordon Street, close to the Union Street corner and Hope Street, opposite Waterloo Street. Passenger drop off can take place in areas designated as loading bays in Union Street and Waterloo Street, in both cases a short walk to these step free entrances. An additional disabled access point exists further down Hope Street, close to the Argyle Street corner. This access provides lift connectivity to both the high level and low level stations and is adjacent to a further loading bay in which passenger drop off can be effected.
(b) drop-off and pick up passenger points
- As described above, drop off can be achieved in designated loading bays positioned in Union Street, Waterloo Street and Hope Street. Passenger pick up can also be undertaken at these locations but general traffic restrictions will prevent vehicles waiting in these loading bays.
(c) short term parking at Glasgow Central station
- in order to carry out the platform work required to provide the much needed capacity enhancement at Glasgow Central Station the short stay car park and pick up / set down facilities within the station closed permanently on 27 September 2009. Commercial car parking facilities in Oswald Street and other locations adjacent to the station also remain available. The NCP Oswald Street car park has step-free access directly onto Platform 15.
(a) disabled access “ Step free access points to the station are available in Gordon Street, close to the Union Street corner and Hope Street, opposite Waterloo Street. Passenger drop off can take place in areas designated as loading bays in Union Street and Waterloo Street, in both cases a short walk to these step free entrances. An additional disabled access point exists further down Hope Street, close to the Argyle Street corner. This access provides lift connectivity to both the high level and low level stations and is adjacent to a further loading bay in which passenger drop off can be effected.
(b) drop-off and pick up passenger points
- As described above, drop off can be achieved in designated loading bays positioned in Union Street, Waterloo Street and Hope Street. Passenger pick up can also be undertaken at these locations but general traffic restrictions will prevent vehicles waiting in these loading bays.
(c) short term parking at Glasgow Central station
- in order to carry out the platform work required to provide the much needed capacity enhancement at Glasgow Central Station the short stay car park and pick up / set down facilities within the station closed permanently on 27 September 2009. Commercial car parking facilities in Oswald Street and other locations adjacent to the station also remain available. The NCP Oswald Street car park has step-free access directly onto Platform 15.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-30312 by reference.