The Department for Transport (DfT) has given the green light for five new rail stations to be built across England and Wales. The government will invest over £16 million (EUR 17.8 million) in the schemes under the new stations fund, which gives local communities improved rail services. The stations will improve access to the rail network and will be accessible, with step-free access throughout. All of the stations will be completed by March 2020.
The new projects are: Horden Peterlee in County Durham; Warrington West in Cheshire; Reading Green Park; Bow Street in Ceredigion, Wales and Portway Parkway, Bristol. The government’s contribution represents only part of the funds necessary for the projects.
“New stations are proven to have a hugely positive effect on local areas, acting as a catalyst for regeneration driving social and economic improvements. We look forward to beginning work on these schemes as part of our continued efforts to create a better railway for Britain,” David Biggs, Managing Director for Network Rail Property, said.
This represents the second round of funding for the scheme. The initial round has already delivered improvements to passengers and communities with stations at Newcourt (Exeter), Lea Bridge (London), Pye Corner (Newport) and Ilkeston already open and Kenilworth due to be completed later this year.
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