Re-opening the Ibrox Railway station

[Lloyd 10,756]

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 UniversityHospital, 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.

 

[K.A.I 36,183]

Long, long overdue. Traffic on PRW and ques at Ibrox subway and Govan congestion is simply untenable.

[The Dude 20,026]

I’m not particularly familiar with how the area looked years ago so could someone give us an idea where the station was originally 

[Dazzler 2,428]

6 minutes ago, The Dude said:

I’m not particularly familiar with how the area looked years ago so could someone give us an idea where the station was originally 

Next to the track. 

[gmcf 34,136]

7 minutes ago, The Dude said:

I’m not particularly familiar with how the area looked years ago so could someone give us an idea where the station was originally 

I think it's between the Esso garage and the motorway . 

[Brian Fantana 28,894]

Will just lead to confusion as to what to shout at people leaving early, you can't simply assume they are the subway loyal anymore 

[Pure_Quality 3,295]

9 minutes ago, The Dude said:

I’m not particularly familiar with how the area looked years ago so could someone give us an idea where the station was originally 

It's obviously been totally redeveloped with the motorway but it would have been relatively near to the Esso on Broomloan Road.

[Bears r us 30,791]

5 minutes ago, Brian Fantana said:

Will just lead to confusion as to what to shout at people leaving early, you can't simply assume they are the subway loyal anymore 

[BLUEDIGNITY 33,647]

 

“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.”

Why has it been shut for decades then if it's as easy as that ? Cunts !

[K.A.I 36,183]

Just now, BLUEDIGNITY said:

 

“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.”

Why has it been shut for decades then if it's as easy as that ? Cunts !

Think there’s a bit more to it than the tracks being there, the track will need replaced with high quality metal to be compatable with howmany ever volts the trains run at and conduct then building the platforms and station and entrance/exits to a suitable standard - could take a while imo but should be done 

[onefootwillie 1,518]

Should be done while it will cost a bit of money the basic infrastructure is there. It would be a big help on match days and to the local population.

[miracle 7,790]

Looks like it needs a lot more work than simply telling the train to stop there:

 

 

[Ferris Bueller 1,569]

3 minutes ago, miracle said:

Looks like it needs a lot more work than simply telling the train to stop there:

 

 

Anyone know what the new structure in the background is going to be, layout doesn't look like flats like the rest?

[big blue Fin 3,724]

9 minutes ago, miracle said:

Looks like it needs a lot more work than simply telling the train to stop there:

 

 

Beat me to it I was going to post that image.

It would take a good few million to put a new station in place with two platforms and shelters etc.

Just look up how many stations there used to be in Glasgow and you'll be amazed.

[big blue Fin 3,724]

7 minutes ago, Ferris Bueller said:

Anyone know what the new structure in the background is going to be, layout doesn't look like flats like the rest?

It will be flats, just a different configuration to the rest as they appear to be making the corner block more of a statement piece. I had friends grew up in the tenements that used to be there and they were all Rangers fans.

[Drunk and disorderly. 14,418]

14 minutes ago, miracle said:

Looks like it needs a lot more work than simply telling the train to stop there:

 

 

Piss easy. A wee spray of WD40 by the Fat Controller will have Thomas the Tank Engine speeding down there like the Orient Express.

[McEwan's Lager 30,519]

14 minutes ago, big blue Fin said:

Beat me to it I was going to post that image.

It would take a good few million to put a new station in place with two platforms and shelters etc.

Just look up how many stations there used to be in Glasgow and you'll be amazed.

It will take a lot more than £7m as quoted in that article.

[Colin Traive 22,741]

Next to the old Ibrox House pub, now an Esso station. You’ve got a hotel, a police station, Bellahouston Park, Asda etc nearby not to mention all these new properties and, of course, Ibrox.

Given what was spent tarting up access to the Piggery, a fucking station is not too much to ask.

[BridgeIsBlue 66,606]

Had no idea that was a railway line behind the garage. 

[Gman36 3,455]

57 minutes ago, Brian Fantana said:

Will just lead to confusion as to what to shout at people leaving early, you can't simply assume they are the subway loyal anymore 

Track based public transport loyal 

[big blue Fin 3,724]

7 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said:

It will take a lot more than £7m as quoted in that article.

I reckon you're looking at over £10m

5 minutes ago, Colin Traive said:

Next to the old Ibrox House pub, now an Esso station. You’ve got a hotel, a police station, Bellahouston Park, Asda etc nearby not to mention all these new properties and, of course, Ibrox.

Given what was spent tarting up access to the Piggery, a fucking station is not too much to ask.

Of course It's not too much to ask but this is the snp controlled rhepublic of Shiteland and the snp controlled gcc so if they have any say whatsoever it will be a resounding "fuck off".

[Gman36 3,455]

I wonder if this is related to the proposal on widening the parking restrictions around the stadium on matchdays. I guess this could work, if they make it significantly easier for people to travel to the game on public transport then the can discourage people from driving to the game. 

[kris1984 1,259]

Goes to Paisley and Ayr? Anywhere else?

[bombaybadboy08 15,660]

Network rail know nothing about it, dunno about anyone else but they would have been the first cunts I asked.

[McEwan's Lager 30,519]

5 minutes ago, big blue Fin said:

I reckon you're looking at over £10m

Of course It's not too much to ask but this is the snp controlled rhepublic of Shiteland and the snp controlled gcc so if they have any say whatsoever it will be a resounding "fuck off".

My back of the envelope is about £12-15m.

I think Kintore was about £12m.