Network Rail has completed its extensions of the platforms at Martins Heron station in Berkshire, part of its £800 million (886 million euros) Waterloo & South West Upgrade that will see new, longer trains running between Waterloo and Reading.
“The Waterloo & South West Upgrade is a vital part of our Railway Upgrade Plan, and is essential to meet the demands of the growing number of passengers at stations like Martins Heron, who will benefit from longer trains and a bigger, better London Waterloo,” Peter Hendy, Chairman of Network Rail, said.
Martins Heron is first of eight stations on the Waterloo to Reading line to be extended to accommodate 10-car trains, with the new, longer trains due to be introduced in summer 2017. Platforms at Camberley and Chertsey will also be extended.
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