The new lifts have been installed at street level on either side of the railway bridge on Great Western Road, differing from most Access for All (AfA) projects which see the new components positioned on the platforms.

The improvements are designed to improve access within stations for people with impaired mobility or those travelling with luggage, children, or bicycles.

UK rail minister Lord Peter Hendy said: “Anniesland station being made step-free is an important development in improving rail accessibility.

“Enabling people to take the journeys they want, how they want, is crucial to ensuring passengers can travel with confidence.”

Along with Story Contracting, Network Rail began work at Anniesland in autumn 2023 and the lifts were installed during a major overnight operation in June this year.

Anniesland’s street-level lift entrance is offset from the pavement with a glazed canopy and an illuminated vertical concrete plinth sign with the station name.

Brian O’Hare, contracts manager at Story Contracting, said: “Story Contracting have worked in close collaboration with Network Rail, ScotRail, and Glasgow City Council to successfully provide step free access to Anniesland Station.

“It has been a complex and challenging project due to the site constraints however the project team, with support of our key supply chain partners, have overcome these challenges to safely deliver a step-free solution that fits seamlessly into the local area.”

David Lister, ScotRail safety and sustainability director, said: “The Access for All scheme is an important initiative for Scotland’s Railway, dedicated to delivering enhanced accessibility at many of our stations across the network.

“ScotRail is delighted to see the opening of the new lifts at Anniesland, allowing step-free access to both platforms for our customers.

“We are pleased to have been able to support our colleagues at Network Rail in delivering this new facility, further enhancing our commitment to a more inclusive and accessible railway network for all.”