Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has successfully completed the construction and refurbishment project to upgrade Gatwick Airport station. The project, which began in June 2019, aimed to enhance the station's ability to handle increasing passenger numbers. Costain was responsible for the planning, design, and execution of the improvement works. The upgrades include a new concourse, staff accommodation, reconfiguration of railway infrastructure, and refurbishment of the existing station concourse and footbridges. The project also focused on improving accessibility with the installation of eight new escalators and five new lifts.
Andy Hudspith, Costain's project director, expressed pride in the work undertaken for Network Rail to upgrade Gatwick Airport station. He highlighted the complexity and challenges of the project, which had to be carried out without negatively impacting rail or airport operations and with minimal disruption to passengers. The project was successfully delivered while working above a live railway line and within the busy single runway airport.
The completion of the Gatwick Airport station upgrade is expected to enhance the passenger experience and improve journey times for those using and passing through the airport. The project aimed to create a safer and more convenient interchange between the station platforms and Gatwick International Airport. The addition of new customer information systems, more ticket gates, and improved accessibility features will contribute to a smoother travel experience for passengers.
Overall, Costain's successful completion of the Gatwick Airport station upgrade demonstrates their expertise in delivering complex infrastructure projects while prioritizing passenger experience and minimizing disruptions to operations.