3 hours ago An old footbridge near Oakengates Station is being removed to make way for a new structure as part of an improvement scheme costing almost £1 million. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! Sign Up The footbridge near Oakengates Station The bridge linking Station Fields and Hancocks Drive was due to be dismantled overnight on Sunday. Network Rail's Central route director Dave Penney said: “Replacing the public footbridge at Oakengates will really transform the look and feel of the station and surrounding area. “The old bridge has to be replaced, and the new improved bridge will help give passengers a warm welcome as they return to the rail network after the Covid-19 pandemic.”