Network Rail has recently completed work to extend the platforms at Ramsgreave & Wilpshire railway station on the Ribble Valley Line in Lancashire.

The work is part of the Great North Rail Project which has seen 120 platforms extended and over 70 stations across the north of England.

Upgrades to the platforms at Ramsgreave & Wilpshire began in January 2021 and were carried out overnight to minimise the impact of the work on train services.

The platforms at the station on the line between Blackburn and Clitheroe are now both 97 metres long which means that longer trains can run on the line in future, meaning more seats for passengers.

Simon Daly, sponsor for Network Rail, said: “Our work to lengthen the platforms at Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station is part of the Great North Rail Project and means that passengers will benefit from more space to get on and off longer trains.

“Longer platforms help to reduce delays and will mean more reliable journeys as we prepare to welcome more passengers back to the railway when lockdown restrictions are eased.”

Chris Jackson, regional director at Northern, said: “Extending the platforms allows us to run longer trains and that, in turn, gives our customers more space on-board. The additional platform space also means there are more places for customers to get on and off our trains which speeds up the boarding process and can reduce delays and improve performance.

“I would like to thank colleagues at Network Rail for their work on this project, which enable us to deliver better rail services that will make a positive impact for the North.”

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