New footbridge over rail line in Kirkcaldy as part of electrification project
Plans have been unveiled for a new footbridge over the rail line in Kirkcaldy as part of the electrification of the route.
Network Rail has applied to Fife Council for permission to carry out the work on land to west of New Row at the top of the town.
It wants to replace an existing wooden bridge which runs from Boreland Road to Randolph Place with a new steel footbridge.
A supporting statement from Network Rail said: “A new footbridge over the railway is required at Boreland as part of the electrification of the railway line. This is because the existing bridge does not provide sufficient clearance for the passage of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) for electric trains to pass under.”
The work is slated to start in March and be completed by the start of July.
A core path crosses the existing timber footbridge creating a route from Boreland Road to Randolph Place. Discussions are ongoing Fife Coast and Countryside Trust regarding signage for the diversion routes during works.
Councillors will consider the application in due course.