Murphy lands contract to build £18.6m Soham station

Murphy lands contract to build £18.6m Soham station

Network Rail has awarded the contract to build Soham’s new railway station to J Murphy and Sons.

Enabling works are expected to begin this autumn to prepare the site for main construction works in 2021.

The £18.6m deal includes:

  • Construction of a single 99 metre platform to accommodate four car train services including waiting shelters, lighting, information screens and a public address system,
  • Installation of a stepped footbridge across the railway to connect to an existing public right of way, designed for any future installation of lifts for a potential second platform for any scheme.
  • Construction of a drop off point and a car park to accommodate 50 vehicles and five spaces for blue badge holders, as well as lighting masts.
  • Cycle parking and ticket vending machines on the station forecourt.

 

Construction is due to be completed by the end of 2021 when Greater Anglia’s Ipswich/Peterborough service will start to serve Soham station.

 

updated: 21/08/2020

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