The revamped Eaglescliffe station in County Durham has seen the 92t span of its new footbridge lifted into place in a three-hour operation carried out by a team of 15 staff from contractor Bam marks a key milestone in an ongoing £14.5M project to overhaul the station on the Tees Valley Line is designed to enhance accessibility for passengers It will include three lifts that will connect both the existing car park and a newly constructed car park to the station’s island platform Funding for the project has been sourced from multiple channels: £9.2M from the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) £3.25M from Network Rail and £2M from the Department for Transport This financial backing is aimed at addressing long-standing access issues at Eaglescliffe and aims to revitalise the station experience for users the existing footbridge will be kept in place to ensure continuous access to the station providing an essential emergency exit as construction progresses Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is spearheading the development of a new car park to the west of the station This initiative also includes improvements to cycle and pedestrian access further enhancing connectivity for those travelling to and from Eaglescliffe This project receives additional support from the government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement allocations from the Levelling Up Fund for Stockton South and the Indigenous Growth Fund secured by the local authority The station improvements represent a broader commitment to modernise transport infrastructure and improve accessibility across the region Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “This lift marks a big milestone on getting this project completed and ready Eaglescliffe offers a crucial link to major stations south of us and its access has been below par for far too long “It’s great to see steel going in the ground and the project now taking shape – and it’s also pleasing to have our friends at Stockton Council getting on with their side of the job and getting the new car park sorted this project and the work going on around the station will make things better and simpler for people working at fantastic firms on Durham Lane Industrial Estate – and for everyone who wants to use Eaglescliffe for travel “We’ve pumped the money in to get this done to ensure people across Teesside Darlington and Hartlepool have the railway they deserve.” Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council leader and TVCA cabinet member Bob Cook said: “Eaglescliffe Station is an important transport link for the borough and the wider Tees Valley because of its connection with major stations up and down the country “The new car park is located on part of the Durham Lane site purchased by the Council and new cycleways will complement the wider improvements being made this will provide improvements which should be another draw to businesses looking to invest in Durham Lane Industrial Estate – and serve some of the vital international businesses we have on the site.” Network Rail North and East route principal programme sponsor Anna Weeks said: “This achievement marks an important milestone in improving accessibility at Eaglescliffe station The bridge installation demonstrates our commitment to working collaboratively with partners to deliver better passenger facilities “We’re proud to invest significantly in this vital project that will transform the travel experience creating a more inclusive railway network for everyone in the Tees Valley region.” Like what you've read? To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. Tagged with: High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd has said its work faces delays and… Amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill have been proposed by the… Delivery of London’s Silvertown Tunnel has moved at a pace that is… Ecologists have reacted angrily to an open letter signed by senior representatives… A new hourly service for Eaglescliffe Railway Station is launching as progress to overhaul access at the site continues apace the station will see the TransPennine Express service between Manchester Airport and Redcar stop at Eaglescliffe in both directions It comes as installation of a new pedestrian footbridge to boost accessibility to the west of the station The £15.3m rail project has seen £8.8m come from Tees Valley Combined Authority with £7.5m from Network Rail Three lifts will be installed connecting the existing and new car park and Eaglescliffe’s island platform with the current footbridge to provide easier access for passengers The station taxi office is being rebuilt with a new brick waiting shelter and ticket counter also created on the platform Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen said: “This new service to Eaglescliffe is another boost to our region’s transport network and builds on the good progress we’re making on improving stations across Teesside “Eaglescliffe can now add Manchester to its London link but it’s vitally important we sort out access once and for all “Getting to the far side of the station has been far too difficult for many people – and we’re making sure using it becomes quicker and easier for everyone Billingham and Darlington that we’re getting railway stations sorted and I’m looking forward to seeing Eaglescliffe added to that list before the end of next year.” added: “We’re so pleased to be able to introduce these new services at Eaglescliffe which will make a real difference to the area “We have seen great achievements across TPE in the past 12 months thanks to our customers old and new having confidence to travel with us we have become the second fastest growing train company in the UK “TPE is bringing back and adding new services and additional seats across our network as we change our timetable this Sunday and we urge customers to check before they travel in case there are changes to their regular journeys.” The existing footbridge is also being renewed and retained to ensure access to the station is retained during the overhaul It will also provide a second emergency exit A new car park led by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is also set to be created near the station and this will come alongside work to offer better cycle access to Eaglescliffe These are being funded by the government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement and the Levelling Up Fund allocation for Stockton South respectively which were both secured by the local authority leader of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and combined authority cabinet member added: “Eaglescliffe Station is a key transport link for the Tees Valley because it connects with major stations up and down the country “The improved transport links and accessibility are great for the area as they will play a key role in helping attract more businesses to Eaglescliffe which is already home to lots of great firms and businesses like Tata Consumer Products which will be located on part of the Durham Lane site purchased by the council and new cycleways both complement the wider improvements being made.” TransPennine services between Manchester Airport and Saltburn will only operate to Redcar Central for most of the day a number of trains will continue to serve Saltburn in the morning These come following a request from the combined authority to ensure the seaside town is still served by the operator Join our growing community and be the first to hear about tees business news and events We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all 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enhance access and facilities at the station which will “play a key role” in attracting more businesses to Eaglescliffe and helping to stimulate economic growth Funded by £8.8 million from the Tees Valley Combined Authority and £7.5 million from Network Rail the project includes the installation of three lifts connecting the existing and new car park and Eaglescliffe’s island platform with the current footbridge to provide easier access for passengers A pedestrian footbridge is under construction to improve access to the west of the station and Durham Lane Industrial Estate Additional upgrades include a new taxi office Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen said: “This new service to Eaglescliffe is another boost to our region’s transport network and builds on the good progress we’re making on improving stations across Teesside “Eaglescliffe can now add Manchester to its London link but it’s vitally important we sort out access once and for all “Getting to the far side of the station has been far too difficult for many people – and we’re making sure using it becomes quicker and easier for everyone “We’ve shown with work at Hartlepool Billingham and Darlington that we’re getting railway stations sorted and I’m looking forward to seeing Eaglescliffe added to that list before the end of next year.” The revamp also incorporates a new car park funded through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement and Levelling Up Fund secured by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council leader of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Tees Valley Combined Authority cabinet member added: “Eaglescliffe Station is a key transport link for the Tees Valley because it connects with major stations up and down the country.  “The improved transport links and accessibility is great for the area as it will play a key role in helping attract more businesses to Eaglescliffe which will be located on part of the Durham Lane site purchased by the Council and new cycleways both complement the wider improvements being made.” While most TPE services will now terminate at Redcar Central select trains will continue to Saltburn in the mornings afternoons and evenings to maintain connectivity for the seaside town added: “We’re so pleased to be able to introduce these new services at Eaglescliffe which will make a real difference to the area.  “We have seen great achievements across TPE in the past 12 months with cancellations reduced by 70 per cent and we have become the second fastest growing train company in the UK.  “TPE is bringing back and adding new services and additional seats across our network as we change our timetable.”  Work on a £14.5 million travel hub revamp has reached a “big milestone” A 92-tonne bridge has been installed at Eaglescliffe railway station The 56-metre-long structure – lifted into place by contractor BAM – will connect rail users to the station’s island platform an existing car park and a planned vehicle bay Officials say the development will “transform the travel experience (by) creating a more inclusive railway network for the Tees Valley” The scheme has been backed by £9.2 million from Tees Valley Combined Authority £3.25 million from Network Rail and £2 million from the Department for Transport said: “This lift marks a big milestone in getting this project completed “Eaglescliffe offers a crucial link to major stations to the south and its access has been below par for far too long will make things better and simpler for people working at fantastic firms on the nearby Durham Lane Industrial Estate and for everyone who wants to use Eaglescliffe for travel.” Work to add a second car park at the station is being led by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council said: “These improvements should be another draw for businesses looking to invest in Durham Lane Industrial Estate while serving some of the vital international businesses we have on the site.” Network Rail North and East route principal programme sponsor added: “This achievement marks an important milestone in improving accessibility at Eaglescliffe station.” North-east team Yarm & Eaglescliffe grab four in five minutes to seal 6-5 win in Northern League Division Two Sunderland West End were coasting at 5-2 up in the 92nd minute of their Northern League Division Two game and Yarm’s supporters could have been forgiven for having made their excuses and left. But an incredible four-goal burst then sealed the most unlikely of victories for the visitors. Read moreAtkinson completed his hat-trick to reduce their arrears before Ste Roberts struck twice in as many minutes to level the score five minutes into added time But the drama on Teesside wasn’t finished there with Atkinson popping up again in the 97th minute to complete the 6-5 triumph Yarm’s manager Stephen Jackson told north-east community radio station Nova Radio: “[This is] the craziest game of football I have ever been involved in and I can’t imagine it ever being topped A poor showing over 90 minutes and fair play to Sunderland West End “We snuck a goal back at 5-2 down in the 92nd minute and we were happy with the consolation for the goal difference We then win a penalty in the 94th minute and knowing this group you get the feeling we will have one more chance We get that chance from kick-off and a great cross is converted by Ste Roberts “The lads get the ball and go back to the middle as we have the belief and always keep going although it seemed incredible to sneak a point at 5-2 down it’s played wide to Ste who rabonas a pass into Tom Atkinson who takes one touch and finishes it – unbelievable.” On 90 minutes Northern League team Yarm & Eaglescliffe were 5-2 down to Sunderland Westend, after one of the greatest come backs in history at 96 minutes they won the match 5-6 pic.twitter.com/bRyaRZ2lF7 Jackson added: “It seemed [and still does seem] surreal. There can’t have been a greater comeback in the history of football – four goals in the last five minutes to win the game. We had every emotion throughout the 97 minutes and it shows the amazing character of the group – an amazing set of lads who I’m proud to work with.” The industrial action by around 150 members of the GMB Union based at the Eaglescliffe site is in a dispute over what the union has called "poverty pay." which makes Tetley said it believes that the pay offers made to workers are fair and are urging unions to reconsider their position Workers previously walked out last month and have announced another single day strike next week said: “These women work their fingers to the bone for this company providing the UK with its favourite cup of tea “But they’re paid a pittance and it is just not right “Tata bosses need to be clear; these women will not be intimidated and will not back down until they’ve won a pay rise that allows them a decent standard of living.” In response a spokesperson for Tata Consumer Products said: "We are not immune to the difficult economic circumstances facing families and businesses but we do believe the pay award offers made by us to be fair "We are urging the unions to reconsider their position and present the two offers on the table for consideration by members so that we can reach a swift resolution in line with what's reasonably affordable to the business It added: "We are committed to our UK manufacturing base and are continuing to invest to expand its capabilities and further our sustainability agenda "We must work however to remain competitive to support the best interests of the factory and our aspirations to grow our tea presence in the UK and overseas." A further strike is due to take place on Thursday 10 October Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council have started work to transform Eaglescliffe railway station and make it more accessible for passengers for years to come A multi-million-pound project will see accessibility at the station vastly improved with the installation of a new footbridge working on behalf of Network Rail and the Tees Valley Combined Authority the new bridge will allow passengers to enter the station from its west side with a multi-storey car park a project led by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council also to be created – with improved access to Yarm and traffic signals on the Cleasby Way junction The improvements will also see the existing footbridge and ramps refurbished are also being added as part of the project The scheme is designed to improve the experience of passengers and make it easier to use as they travel by train The car park and wider cycle improvements linking to and from the station are being funded by the Government's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement and the Levelling Up Fund allocation for Stockton South respectively The new bridge is expected to be in place by winter 2024 with the lifts installed and available for passengers to use by autumn 2025 The station’s existing footbridge will remain open throughout the work but will close for refurbishment when the new bridge and lifts are open for use Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail’s North & East route said: “This is a major milestone in the improvements we are going to deliver for the people of Eaglescliffe as they use their station “We want to make sure that every passenger can travel freely and easily by train and these upgrades will allow passengers to be able to do that “It’s great that we can work together with our partners at the Tees Valley Combined Authority and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council on this project to deliver a better passenger experience for people in the region.” Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen added: “Eaglescliffe is a very important station on our network for connecting people locally but also offering a London link “It has been far too difficult to use far too long - and the lengths many people have to go to in getting to the far side platform has been unacceptable simpler and more straight forward – and will offer a big draw for firms looking to set up at Durham Lane Industrial Estate “We’re putting our money where our mouth is when it comes to our railway stations – and for good reason Local people will have the rail network they deserve.” Leader of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Combined Authority Cabinet Member said: "Eaglescliffe is an important stop on the Tees Valley line and connects with major stations around the country "The planned improved transport links will be welcomed by rail travellers and residents across the Tees Valley and I am looking forward to seeing how the upgrading work develops over the coming months.” to grow and expand the nation's railway network to respond to the tremendous growth and demand the railway has experienced - a doubling of passenger journeys over the past 20 years XFASTINDEX Bam is installing lifts and a new footbridge at Eaglescliffe station for Network Rail and the Tees Valley Combined Authority the new bridge will allow passengers to enter the station from its west side with a multi-storey car park also to be built and road access improvements The car park and wider cycle improvements linking to and from the station are being funded by the government's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement and the Levelling Up Fund allocation for Stockton South respectively More than 14,000 people use Eaglescliffe station each year Its popularity has risen since Grand Central services started running to London 15 years ago This has made it the seventh most popular station in Tees Valley It is also a stop for regular Northern services on the Darlington to Saltburn route principal programme sponsor for Network Rail’s North & East route “We want to make sure that every passenger can travel freely and easily by train and these upgrades will allow passengers to be able to do that.” leader of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council said: "Eaglescliffe is an important stop on the Tees Valley line and connects with major stations around the country The planned improved transport links will be welcomed by rail travellers and residents across the Tees Valley and I am looking forward to seeing how the upgrading work develops over the coming months.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk 6 hours Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is undertaking early market engagement for infrastructure works. 23 hours Following a recent expansion into North America, Murphy Group has now entered Australia. 5 hours Innovative tracked carrier manufacturer among 2025 King’s Award for Enterprise recipients 6 hours Modular construction business Integra Buildings has received royal recognition for its approach to sustainability. 7 hours MTX Contracts has been selected as the preferred bidder to build a diagnostic centre in Pitsea, Essex. 7 hours House-builder Springfield Properties has promoted Darren Thomson to construction director for its north of Scotland operations. © 2025 The Construction Index [Company No ' + response[i].created_nice + ' ' + response[i].description + ' We use cookies on this site to enhance the user experience You can follow the link provided here to tailor your experience The green light has been given for a new car park of up to 100 spaces at Eaglescliffe Railway Station with 10 electric vehicle charging stations was today approved by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's planning committee The car park in Durham Lane Industrial Park will serve Eaglescliffe Railway Station users and the scheme will include extending Cleasby Way to open up access Last year the Council purchased a 26-hectacre site at the Industrial Park to help protect and develop a key employment site in the Borough - and part of the land purchased will be used as the new station car park The car park complements the TVCA and Network Rail project to improve Eaglescliffe Station Leader of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council said: "Eaglescliffe is an important stop on the Tees Valley Line and connects with major stations such as York "I'm sure the improved transport links to Eaglescliffe Station will be welcomed by both rail travellers "By providing improved sustainable access to the Industrial Park and railway station on the western side for people living there we hope it will also reduce the need to access the station from the often busy Yarm Road "Eaglescliffe is already home to huge firms and employers like Tata Consumer Products (Tetley Tea) and Nifco and with the investment at both Durham Lane and the railway station we're now in a really strong position to attract more businesses to the area." The scheme will be delivered in two phases with work due to start as soon as possible on the access road from Cleasby Way (Phase 1) with construction of the car park itself starting early next year (Phase 2) The aim is to open the car park in autumn 2023 once development of the footbridge by Network Rail is complete The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response The former home of industrial magnate Robert Ropner, in Eaglescliffe, is now managed by Stockton Council houses a varied collection of exhibits - and its own Victorian street. 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Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayohits radioteessidenewsTeesside RAF veteran to mark 90th birthday with charity skydiveJohn Dyer is raising money for the RAF Association An RAF veteran in Teesside is marking his 90th birthday with a charity skydive tomorrow John Dyer, a former RAF technician from Eaglescliffe, will be raising money for the RAF Association. reaching speeds of 120mph before the parachute is deployed who joined the RAF as a boy entrant in 1951 and served for 18 years said: “I never had the opportunity to do a parachute jump but I’ve always wanted to do one since I was a boy.” “I turned 90 in January and decided what better way to celebrate my birthday than to finally get to jump out of a plane.” John will jump at Shotton Airfield in Shotton Colliery tomorrow (30th March) His jump is part of the Association’s RAFA Jumps scheme that sees thrill seekers take on a thrilling tandem skydive while fundraising for the Association As the President of the Association’s Stockton & Thornaby Branch John has a strong connection to the Association and wanted to contribute to its work of providing vital support to the RAF community He added: “I’ve seen for myself the great work the Association does to support veterans It’s a great cause and hugely deserving of my fundraising efforts." who will be there on the day to support her dad said: “We’re all really proud of Dad for taking on this challenge We’ll all be there on the day to support Dad but I’ll be keeping my feet firmly on the ground!” Community & Challenge Fundraiser at the Association said: “We’re delighted that John has chosen to support the Association in this way He’s living proof that it’s never too late to challenge yourself – a wonderful example for us all to aspire to.” First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Plans for business and employment at a 54-acre site on Durham Lane Industrial Park in Eaglescliffe have taken a big step forward after Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council named its preferred developer for the area The land close to Eaglescliffe Station was purchased by the Council in 2021 with money from the Tees Valley Combined Authority's Indigenous Growth Fund (IGF) And after a period of competitive dialogue and interviews Rula Developments Ltd has been selected as the preferred developer for the site This was confirmed at a meeting of the Council's Cabinet on Thursday And Rula will work in partnership with the Council on its commitment to spend £3million IGF grant money on infrastructure improvements to unlock the land for development The land is due to be taken over by Rula on a plot-by-plot basis Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing said: "This is a very exciting step for a vital employment site in our Borough - and Rula have an impressive track record with a wealth of experience and contacts which gives a massive opportunity to attract investment "Eaglescliffe is already home to huge firms and employers like Tata Consumer Products Limited and Nifco. Now we're in a really strong position to attract even more businesses when you consider the excellent transport links nearby, in particular with the redevelopment of Eaglescliffe Station "Rula are our preferred developer as they match our high ambitions for the site and have demonstrated their ability to operate on similar sites across the country this will be their flagship scheme in the North East with no competing sites of their own in the region "It's yet another demonstration of Stockton-on-Tees being the economic powerhouse of the Tees Valley and we welcome all approaches from interested parties so we can support their ambitions."We're a business-friendly Borough and we're ready and waiting to welcome you with a great team in place to support you at every step of the way We're also very much here to help our existing businesses thrive and grow." To find out more on investing in the Borough, visit the Invest Stockton-on-Tees website For Council news direct to your inbox sign up to our My Council newsletter Major improvements planned for Eaglescliffe railway station have moved a step closer today (2 March) with fresh images of the project unveiled showing the proposed new western entrance as a planning application was submitted for its new car park The long-overdue redevelopment of the station is being led by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority alongside Network Rail and station operator Northern be replaced with a new pedestrian footbridge and lifts to boost accessibility The new footbridge will also provide access to the station from the west where a new station car park is to be built as part of the improvements has now submitted a planning application for this site which would be made up of around 120 spaces located next to the western footbridge the first phases of work would start in early summer and begin with road improvement work on Durham Lane and Cleasby Way to open up access for the car park Network Rail is continuing the development work on the footbridge Eaglescliffe links the region to both local and national destinations with a half-hourly service between Darlington and Saltburn The scheme is being backed by up to £8.5million of funding from the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority with further funding and support from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Network Rail Mayor Houchen said: “2022 is our year of construction this doesn’t just mean spades in the ground at Teesworks in Redcar or our amazing local airport it means work getting underway on critical projects across Teesside I’m not wasting anytime in pushing forward plans that will improve the lives of people right across our region and this milestone on the long-overdue redevelopment of Eaglescliffe Station comes just a few short months after I signed off £1.6million to help Network Rail kick-start the design and development of its new footbridge connecting people locally and with a popular service to London but using that station can be hugely inconvenient for local people Passengers either have to drive for ten minutes to get around to the correct side of the station or get a connection from Allens West This investment will make traveling from the station quicker simpler and more straight forward and the improved connectivity will prove a huge draw for businesses looking to base themselves at Durham Lane Industrial Estate Darlington and Hartlepool we’re investing huge amounts of money to transform our railway stations and when these projects are complete local people will have the rail infrastructure they have been crying out for and deserve.” said: “Last year the Council purchased a 26-hectacre site at Durham Lane in Eaglescliffe to help protect and develop what’s a key employment site in the Borough – and part of the land purchased will be used as the new station car park “We’re in a really strong position to attract more businesses to Eaglescliffe especially when you consider it is already home to lots of great firms and businesses like Tata Global Beverages “The improved transport links and accessibility to Eaglescliffe Station will be key to help ensure more businesses are drawn to the area.” North & East Route Director for Network Rail said: “The new bridge at Eaglescliffe will not only make it much easier for those with limited mobility to use the station independently but it will also provide a better experience for passengers with bikes “We’re working with our partners at Tees Valley Combined Authority Northern and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to deliver a series of rail upgrades that will see journeys enhanced throughout the region as well as better connecting people to opportunities across the country.” said: “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do These improvements to Eaglescliffe station will make a real difference to the passenger experience and will be very much welcomed.” CONTACT: James Grant on 07384797817 james.grant@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk or Craig Peacock on 07936462410 craig.peacock@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk Tees Valley Combined Authority   The Tees Valley Combined Authority was created in April 2016 Its purpose is to drive economic growth and job creation in the area It is a partnership of five authorities; Darlington Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees working closely with the business community and other partners to make local decisions to support the growth of our economy.    On 6th of May 2021 residents of Darlington Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees re-elected Ben Houchen (Conservative) as the Tees Valley Mayor The Mayor chairs the Combined Authority and works alongside the five Tees Valley Councils to improve the economy of the area business growth & investment and devolution.   New images have been released showing how a Tees Valley railway station will look as a major overhaul to improve facilities and access is set to start CGI for the redevelopment of Eaglescliffe Station shows how a new pedestrian footbridge will be created to boost accessibility to the west of the station and improve the link to Durham Lane Industrial Estate A new car park led by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council will also be created – with improved cycle access to Yarm and traffic signals on the Cleasby Way junction Three lifts will be installed connecting the existing and new car park and island platform with the current footbridge to provide easier access for passengers After discussions with residents and interested groups the existing footbridge and access ramps will be renewed and retained to maximise access during construction The station taxi office will be demolished and rebuilt with a new brick waiting shelter with ticket counter also created on the platform Contractor BAM will get to work on site in coming weeks for the long-awaited project Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “Eaglescliffe is a vital station on our network – connecting people locally but also offering a popular service to London using it has been far too difficult – and the effort required for many people to get to the far side platform has been unacceptable “This investment will make traveling from the station quicker “Its revamp also makes it a big draw for businesses looking to base themselves at Durham Lane Industrial Estate “We’re putting huge amounts of money into our railway stations for good reason – and when these projects are complete local people will have the rail network they deserve.” Work at the station is being funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority Network Rail and the Department for Transport The car park and wider cycle improvements linking to and from the station are being funded by the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement and the Levelling Up Fund allocation for Stockton South respectively The Council also snapped up a 26-acre site at nearby Durham Lane Industrial Estate in 2021 to help protect and develop the strategically important site said: “Eaglescliffe is an important stop on the Tees Valley line and connects with major stations around the country which will be located on part of the Durham Lane site complements the wider improvements to the station and I am delighted to see these improvements come to fruition “The planned improved transport links will be welcomed by rail travellers and residents across the Tees Valley and will really help attract more businesses to the area.” Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail’s North & East route said: “This project is a real collaboration between Network Rail and Tees Valley Combined Authority and the end result will be a station that better and more easily serves the people of Eaglescliffe “A lot of hard work has been carried out behind-the-scenes to enable this improvement project to get this exciting stage and we look forward to delivering these upgrades.” The station project and wider transport improvements are set to be complete in Summer 2025 Rail Business Daily’s market leading news and profile enhancement services enable your business to tell your story to the wider rail community Engage with thousands of readers via our rail news platforms including the hugely popular 7am newsletter rail news website and Rail Director magazine you agree to us sending you emails on behalf of railbusinessdaily.com A leading luxury housebuilder is looking to expand as it eyes potential development sites across the Tees Valley Teesside-based Rockwill Homes specialises in building bespoke homes and is currently working on a 22-home development in Eaglescliffe not far from Yarm’s bustling cobbled high street The greenfield site development at Urlay Nook Road offers homebuyers a selection of stylish properties ranging from three to six bedrooms and costing from £210,000 to £785,000 Rockwill Homes director Luke Rock said: “We developed the site next door seven years ago which consisted of nine ranging from a large six-bedroom home – the largest new build in the area – to three-bedroom homes “We try to make them as bespoke as possible We go above and beyond when it comes to material and specification “We put in as standard the likes of oak doors staircases with choices of oak or glass features while underfloor heating is now offered as standard on all our house types We also allow a wide choice of kitchen and bathroom finishes including a complete bespoke design service each customer can take advantage of Granite work surfaces and second nature kitchens are just some of the features to our homes “The benchmark we set is better than your everyday builder A lot of people come to us having already been to the top name housebuilders “Our unique selling point is we let people choose They can be involved in the design process from the start but customers can be involved in designing the interiors.” said: “We spend the vast majority of our money on materials from a local family-run wholesaler none of the lads we employ are from outside the area so it is important for us to want to enhance that area.” Rockwill Homes was set up by Luke’s dad George Rock and business partner Steve Wilson in 2011 who was brought up in Ingleby Barwick and went to Conyers School in Yarm said: “My dad was looking to retire so I have taken over so he learned a load of housebuilding skills from a government scheme Steve is an electrician by trade and formed a partnership with my dad after working on various projects together.” They started out building a single large property on a plot on Thirsk Road the company has continued to build its reputation and has worked on developments in Eaglescliffe Luke says he fully understands concerns about protecting our precious countryside but points out that we need more homes for a growing population He’s also optimistic about the area’s future economic prospects He said: “I would like to think that Teesside freeport is going to be a bit of a game changer The Treasury is coming up to Darlington and Teesside Airport has come back from the dead “I think it is going to be a good couple of decades for us all.” And he says Rockwill will continue to play its part in meeting the need for housing Luke said: “We are looking to expand and are always on the lookout for opportunities in or around Yarm build the brand and enhance our reputation We just want to keep building quality homes that people are happy to live in and are proud to say it is a Rockwill home.” Visit rockwillhomes.co.uk Check if you already have access from your company or university