| Gogar | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Place | Gogar |
| Local authority | Edinburgh |
| Grid reference | NT176727 |
| Operations | |
| Managed by | First ScotRail |
| Owned by | Network Rail Edinburgh Trams |
| Number of platforms | 4 (2 NR and 2 Trams) |
| History | |
| 2011 | Planned to open |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | |
Gogar station is a planned railway station and interchange at Gogar in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is to be served by First ScotRail and Edinburgh Trams.
Current proposals are to call the rail station and tram stop Edinburgh Gateway.[1]
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As part of the Strategic Transports Project Review, which plans what is going to happen with Scotland's transport over the next 20 years, 29 investment priorities were identified in support of the future growth of Scotland's businesses and communities. One of these was the construction of Gogar station for better access to Edinburgh Airport through onward travel on the Edinburgh tram network as well as the rest of the area through the integration with the tram system.[2] This may be to compensate for the scrapping of the Edinburgh Airport Rail Link[3] and the station was part of the original proposal. The station would also thought to be delivered sooner.[4][5]
The railway station is the first physical part of the of the Edinburgh to Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP), a major Scottish transport project involving infrastructure improvements and electrification of most railway lines between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The EGIP project is expected to cost between £500 million and £1.05 billion and may last until 2016. Services between the two cities will increase to 13 trains per hour with fastest time being 35 minutes and the electrification of eight routes and 350 km of existing lines.[3][6] The Shotts Line will have an increase in services with the provision of a limited express service.[3]
Network Rail submitted its plans for the interchange on 9 October 2009 following completion of the pre-planning submission consultation. Gogar is the first infrastructure project to go the through the National Planning Framework. The consultation involved four public exhibition with clear public support for the investments and the proposal. If planning permission is approved, works will begin between March and June 2010, with construction expected to finish in 2011.[6]
The railway station will be located at the A8 to the east of the Gogar.[3] The station will have two platforms and will be available for Edinburgh to Fife trains. A chord is proposed a few miles to the north of the station, near the River Almond crossing, to provide another link between Glasgow and Edinburgh with potential for increasing services through.[3][4][7]
The original design for the station included a 1st floor and high level bridge but following consultation these were removed with an at-grade bridge providing easier access. The design of the station is to provide a secure covered area for parking of 100 cycles as well as five cycle lockers. This will be located next to the station building and be monitored by CCTV. Lifts inside the station building will be large enough to accommodate bicycles. The station is expected to provide an interchange with Edinburgh Trams to Edinburgh and the airport as well as provide more access to The Gyle Shopping Centre through a subway under the A8.[3][6]
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
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| South Gyle | First ScotRail Fife Circle Line |
Dalmeny | ||
| On start of Edinburgh Trams | ||||
| Preceding station | Edinburgh Trams | Following station | ||
| Gyle Centre towards York Place |
York Place-Edinburgh Airport | Gogarburn towards Edinburgh Airport |
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