Published on: Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Passengers using Billericayrail station are to benefit from improved facilities, thanks to improvementworks being carried out by Abellio Greater Anglia.
Work started this weekendto install new automatic ticket gates at the station, six in the ticket halland four on platform 2.
Followingthis work, Abellio Greater Anglia will then make repairs to the platforms,carrying out general maintenance to the platform coper edging stones, surfacesand drainage.
The work is expected to be complete laterthis Spring and will involve occasional night work to minimise inconvenience tocustomers.
Abellio Greater Anglia’s Head of CustomerServices - East, Neil Grabham, said, “Abellio GreaterAnglia is committed to upgrading stations across the network to improve thetravelling experience. The improvements carried out at Billericay station will resultin a safer, smarter station environment for our customers and help to reduceticketless travel. We will be doing everything we can to minimise inconvenienceand thank customers for their patience whilst this work is carried out.”