Heathfield train station introduces subway hours

SUBWAY hours at Heathfield train station are among the measures being introduced to address ongoing safety concerns at the site.

- JANICE MATTHEWS

This follows a meeting last week between ward councillors Eddie Andrews and Kevin Southgate, the City’s Energy Department, and officials from the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa).

Issues raised by residents at the meeting includes poor lighting in the parking area, frequently stolen or non-functional subway water pumps, and unrestricted access to the subway after hours.

Andrews said further communication would follow once all stakeholders confirmed the final plans.

"In the coming weeks we will make an announcement of the operating hours of the subway. It can’t be business as usual. We can't be replacing the pump every single time.

"The subway will close after the last train and reopen before the first train arrives at Heathfield station.