Network Rail is to commence work to refurbish the footbridge at Cramlington railway station.

The project begins on Thursday, 25 November, and will see the footbridge taken off-site for inspection. During this time, the footbridge will be grit-blasted to remove rust and old paint. Following this, the team will carry out any repairs which are needed and repaint the footbridge.

The footbridge will be put back into place at Cramlington railway station and new handrails and stair treads will be installed. Work to improve drainage on the bridge will also take place.


The work, which is an investment of £590,000, will make using the footbridge a much nicer experience for passengers, as well as making sure that the structure remains reliable, fit for purpose and in good condition for years to come.

To allow the work to take place safely, the footbridge will be closed from Wednesday, 1 December until the project is complete in late-March 2022.

Network Rail and Northern are working together to minimise any impact which this work has. During the improvements, access to both platforms at the station will be maintained via pedestrian access ramps and this diversion route will be clearly signposted. The work will not impact on train services.