Ibrox Railway Station plans

[ian1964 10,457]

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.

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[Scott7 5,242]

In about 1961/62 there was some scheme to enlarge Ibrox to bring the railway inside the stadium so you bought a combined match/travel ticket at Central, alighted at Ibrox, up the stairs from the platform and onto the terracing where the SJ is now.

 

There was also a notion to sign Juste Fontaine from Reims.

 

Neither happened.

[ranger_syntax 3,795]

Good news if it happens.

 

Am I right to think that this would be just behind the Esso garage?

[pete 2,499]

They have been talking about opening Ibrox station since I was a boy so I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it to happen. I also believe Murray tried to get them to open it up again although I may be wrong. A link to the Airport would be fantastic. I live 2 hours away from Schiphol and the train link takes me directly into Schiphol main terminal. I wouldn't dream of getting somebody to drive me there any more having to make a 4 hour round trip. With TV channels on my telephone and Wifi on the train the journey in the train fly's by. Not to mention all the young talent to goggle at.

[colinstein 294]

1 hour ago, ranger_syntax said:

Good news if it happens.

 

Am I right to think that this would be just behind the Esso garage?

that's where it is. There's a lot of land available there as well. Balfour Beatty had a large compound there a few years ago when upgrading the Paisley corridor improvement

[compo 6,221]

1 hour ago, Scott7 said:

In about 1961/62 there was some scheme to enlarge Ibrox to bring the railway inside the stadium so you bought a combined match/travel ticket at Central, alighted at Ibrox, up the stairs from the platform and onto the terracing where the SJ is now.

 

There was also a notion to sign Juste Fontaine from Reims.

 

Neither happened.

I remember those ideas even now our Charlie's main concern was w ere will they put the pie &  bovril hut ,there is also a proposal to build station for the hopped horrors as well 

[MacK1950 2,250]

Great idea.

[boabie 230]

Although I attended games earlier I always approached Ibrox from the other end [Copland] without going near any train station so can't recall ever seeing the station before it shut down. I'd be hard pushed to describe where it is.

[BEARGER 1,829]

I campaigned against the closure of Ibrox station, jeez it makes me feel old

[pete 2,499]

Just now, BEARGER said:

I campaigned against the closure of Ibrox station, jeez it makes me feel old

So you are a failure.