It was the Tories actually.They, being Labour.
It was the Tories actually.They, being Labour.
The biggest push for it would need to be the nhs
There's about 10,000 staff working in the new hospital so there is your daily demand straight away for a station, couple in rangers games and that starts to build potential income for spt and network rail. Politics will probably dictate no doubt as they've spent a ton creating the fast link bus to the hospital from the city centre.
Logistically though it's a no brainer
They drastically cut the rail network in the early sixties
The biggest push for it would need to be the nhs
There's about 10,000 staff working in the new hospital so there is your daily demand straight away for a station, couple in rangers games and that starts to build potential income for spt and network rail. Politics will probably dictate no doubt as they've spent a ton creating the fast link bus to the hospital from the city centre.
Logistically though it's a no brainer
They would still get off at Cardonald.Great, so Rangers fans will get to use it every match apart from celtc games, when those tramps get it all to themselves.
No wonder Robertson is keen to get it moving.
a line to Braehead shops going though Ibrox, Cardonald, creating a QEH station would surely be well used.
RANGERS fans could be able to get the train directly to Ibrox, if new plans go ahead.
Glasgow councillor Stephen Dornan is bringing forward a proposal which could see the old Ibrox Railway Station restored to its former glory.
The station shut its doors in 1967 and has remained unused since, despite trains still regularly using the line that bypasses the site.
Network Rail have admitted they are open to discussions about the re-opening, while Mr Dornan has set-up a meeting with Gers’ managing director Stewart Robertson to talk about the plan.
Mr Dornan said: “The idea is to reinstate the former Ibrox railway station because with the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the BBC and STV, the traffic conditions in Govan are at breaking point, if not having already surpassed that.
“That would alleviate the problem. It would mean there could be events day parking in more of the areas to help people who can’t get into their driveways at times because it’s so busy.
“If we returned that station, on matchdays we could take, I estimate, around 20,000 fans from the roads on to the rail.
“I got an email from Rangers. Rangers are very supportive of it.
“It’s very easy to do. It wouldn’t take long. The tracks are there, it’s just a matter of the train stopping. How easy is that?
“I’m hoping that this will happen within the next year.”
Rangers fans’ group Club 1872 have also hinted that their members could back the scheme.
Director Laura Fawkes said: “The reopening of Ibrox Railway Station could certainly help to improve transport links to the stadium on match days.
“This is particularly relevant given the parking restrictions which have been proposed and which our members voted to oppose in 2017.
“We would hope that everything possible would be done to ensure safe and convenient travel alternatives if these restrictions are passed and the reopening of the railway station could be one such alternative.”
Residents’ groups have backed the plans, with Ibrox and Cessnock Community Council chairman Mark Hughes said: “If this proposal did go ahead it would be a great asset to our community and other local communities, along with the benefits it will bring on match days at Ibrox Stadium.”
The group’s secretary, Serena Hay added: “It certainly hasn’t met with any discontent and believe me when folks have a problem they don’t sit there quietly.
“Although I can’t speak on behalf of the whole community I personally love the idea and I think it would also be good if there were an airport link.”
Plans are in the early stages but if they are progressed support could be sought from the Scottish Stations Investment fund.
More than £7m from that scheme is already being used to build the new Robroyston station.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Network Rail is not currently investigating the potential to open a station at Ibrox, but we’re always available to discuss proposals to expand Scotland’s railway where they are supported by a viable business case and meet a clear customer need.”
Rangers were approached for a comment.
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/16174335.Plans_for_a_station_at_Ibrox/?ref=mr&lp=10
Far to fkn sensible.They should continue the railway to Glasgow airport.
Nope, closed in 67. Labour in power though I suspect it was down to the rail company. For you info, I despise both parties so no favouritism.It was the Tories actually.
RANGERS fans could be able to get the train directly to Ibrox, if new plans go ahead.
Glasgow councillor Stephen Dornan is bringing forward a proposal which could see the old Ibrox Railway Station restored to its former glory.
The station shut its doors in 1967 and has remained unused since, despite trains still regularly using the line that bypasses the site.
Network Rail have admitted they are open to discussions about the re-opening, while Mr Dornan has set-up a meeting with Gers’ managing director Stewart Robertson to talk about the plan.
Mr Dornan said: “The idea is to reinstate the former Ibrox railway station because with the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the BBC and STV, the traffic conditions in Govan are at breaking point, if not having already surpassed that.
“That would alleviate the problem. It would mean there could be events day parking in more of the areas to help people who can’t get into their driveways at times because it’s so busy.
“If we returned that station, on matchdays we could take, I estimate, around 20,000 fans from the roads on to the rail.
“I got an email from Rangers. Rangers are very supportive of it.
“It’s very easy to do. It wouldn’t take long. The tracks are there, it’s just a matter of the train stopping. How easy is that?
“I’m hoping that this will happen within the next year.”
Rangers fans’ group Club 1872 have also hinted that their members could back the scheme.
Director Laura Fawkes said: “The reopening of Ibrox Railway Station could certainly help to improve transport links to the stadium on match days.
“This is particularly relevant given the parking restrictions which have been proposed and which our members voted to oppose in 2017.
“We would hope that everything possible would be done to ensure safe and convenient travel alternatives if these restrictions are passed and the reopening of the railway station could be one such alternative.”
Residents’ groups have backed the plans, with Ibrox and Cessnock Community Council chairman Mark Hughes said: “If this proposal did go ahead it would be a great asset to our community and other local communities, along with the benefits it will bring on match days at Ibrox Stadium.”
The group’s secretary, Serena Hay added: “It certainly hasn’t met with any discontent and believe me when folks have a problem they don’t sit there quietly.
“Although I can’t speak on behalf of the whole community I personally love the idea and I think it would also be good if there were an airport link.”
Plans are in the early stages but if they are progressed support could be sought from the Scottish Stations Investment fund.
More than £7m from that scheme is already being used to build the new Robroyston station.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Network Rail is not currently investigating the potential to open a station at Ibrox, but we’re always available to discuss proposals to expand Scotland’s railway where they are supported by a viable business case and meet a clear customer need.”
Rangers were approached for a comment.
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/16174335.Plans_for_a_station_at_Ibrox/?ref=mr&lp=10
Aye walk up and then run the gauntlet a river of pish from above the Derry lolThe line the Ibrox Station was on only went docks on the Clyde
The line went behind the Sandy Jardine Stand and most people still walk on the route of it on a matchday down towards Copland Road and out to where the buses park on Carmichael Street
Any new station will be on the Glasgow to Paisley line
You’re missing the point. If we can make an argument that it improves the area, helps the wider economy, etc then it’s difficult for the relevant stakeholders to argue against it. If we make an argument that significant public money is required to benefit rangers for 20 odd games a year then it won’t happen.I'm sure this would be welcomed by many travelling fans,but looking at the statement,it appears it's not primarily aimed at Rangers fans.
More to do with the new hospital,and the media centres. After all, you couldn't imagine GCC going out of their way to assist Rangers Football Club in any capacity, could you?
Rangers helping the green agenda by reducing vehicle journeys?Money. Will cost millions.
Does the line take you to Paisley/ Glasgow Airport?
There was a station as an off-site of the main line, which stopped somewhere close to the back of the Govan Stand. Or so I was told. Maybe that's the one mentioned, but it wouldn't suit a through line.
Read Dornans statement, its because of the amount of traffic ie QE Hospital, BBC, STV and general traffic around Goven, you dismdn't think it was for Rangers benefit did you?Great idea. Question is, why has it taken so long?
a line to Braehead shops going though Ibrox, Cardonald, creating a QEH station would surely be well used.
The QEUH already has a station closer to it Cardonald but only trains running from wemyss bay or gourock stop at itThe biggest push for it would need to be the nhs
There's about 10,000 staff working in the new hospital so there is your daily demand straight away for a station, couple in rangers games and that starts to build potential income for spt and network rail. Politics will probably dictate no doubt as they've spent a ton creating the fast link bus to the hospital from the city centre.
Logistically though it's a no brainer
I take it Ibrox was on the main line that currently goes on to Cardonald and Hillington East, rather than the branch which seems to go north?Thats exactly where it was. I used it many times before closure in 1966/67.
Nope, closed in 67. Labour in power though I suspect it was down to the rail company. For you info, I despise both parties so no favouritism.
Kilwinning already have the Gaelic sign we could use.
To reduce the Road traffic they could use the catch phrase.
Why don't you go home.........on the train.
Kilwinning already have the Gaelic sign we could use.
To reduce the Road traffic they could use the catch phrase.
Why don't you go home.........on the train.
Took you to the Albion statio behind what is now the Albion car parkbrings back memories ,first trip to Ibrox with my grandad ,gourock to Ibrox steam engine ,picking up bears along the way ,greenock the port, paisley .crowds at Ibrox station, and of course a few irish folk songs along the way .
No way would 20,000 travel by train.
Re-building a station at Ibrox makes sense. However, the main issue would be disruption to the current timetable and railway operators would want to keep the Glasgow-Paisley line as fast and free-flowing as possible.
I agree , it could work in the same way as the football halt at old Trafford on the Manchester/Liverpool lineSaturday timetables could be altered to stop at Ibrox for a few hours before the gane and afterwards
Night games similar
I work in the railway there is plenty of capacity to do this easily
If it was rush hour in the morning then no way however it’s not a big deal one extra stop with the new signalling system there would be minimal changes and expenditure
nothing to do with the works line behind the sj stand.
it was/is on the main paisley/ayr line from the central.
used it a few times, one memorable game, our first ecwc final.
murray offered to build it along with a new police station (now there) and removal of the st ants team in exchange for land on broomloan rd and edmiston drive.
Mate, it’s very much a brainer. It’s about 2.5 miles to the Southern from there. Cardonald station is closer
Saturday timetables could be altered to stop at Ibrox for a few hours before the gane and afterwards
Night games similar
I work in the railway there is plenty of capacity to do this easily
If it was rush hour in the morning then no way however it’s not a big deal one extra stop with the new signalling system there would be minimal changes and expenditure
Not exactly. Conservatives got the ball rolling under Harold MacMillan. Labour did eventually put an end to the cuts, but by then it was too late.They, being Labour.