Goring and Lancing train platform extensions to reduce level crossing congestion

Extended platforms have been installed at Goring-by-Sea and Lancing railway stations in a move that could reduce waiting times at level crossings.
By John Holden
Published 22nd Sep 2020, 17:12 BST
Updated 22nd Sep 2020, 17:21 BST
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The Department for Transport has invested £10million in three stations, including Cooksbridge in East Sussex, allowing longer trains to open their doors.

It is hoped the extension will support a new timetable during a £150million upgrade to Gatwick Airport’s railway station.

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Construction work on the platforms was completed earlier this summer.

Sir Peter Bottomley (right) with Rachel Halliday, Southern station manager and Patrick Gallagher, senior programme manager, at Goring Railway Station SUS-200922-170202001Sir Peter Bottomley (right) with Rachel Halliday, Southern station manager and Patrick Gallagher, senior programme manager, at Goring Railway Station SUS-200922-170202001
Sir Peter Bottomley (right) with Rachel Halliday, Southern station manager and Patrick Gallagher, senior programme manager, at Goring Railway Station SUS-200922-170202001

Motorists should also see the benefits, with the level crossings at Goring and Lancing expected to be closed for much shorter times.

East Worthing and Shoreham MP Tim Loughton said: “This is a very helpful investment by Network Rail and GTR and will be welcomed by many of my constituents on foot and in cars who waste too much time waiting for barriers to go up particularly during rush hour, simply because the platform cannot cope with 8 coach trains. Air quality will benefit too as car engines idling less means fewer polluting emissions.

“This represents a win-win-win solution for drivers and pedestrians, passengers and the environment.”

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The Gatwick Airport renovation will also see improved ticket gates installed and digital customer information screens modernised.

Tim Loughton at Lancing Railway Station SUS-200922-170140001Tim Loughton at Lancing Railway Station SUS-200922-170140001
Tim Loughton at Lancing Railway Station SUS-200922-170140001

It is expected to be completed in 2023.

Managing director of Southern and Gatwick Express Angie Doll said: “The benefits of these platform extensions at three of our Sussex stations demonstrate just how important and far-reaching the redevelopment of Gatwick Airport station is. The project is transforming the journey experience for our airport station users, passengers across our network, motorists on local roads, and the entire regional economy.

“This significant investment will complement the multimillion-pound scheme of station improvements we’re delivering for our passengers across our entire network.”

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