An Atkins-led consortium was appointed to develop a new masterplan for Sheffield Midland Railway Station, transforming it in preparation for the arrival of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) services.
On the project, Atkins will work in partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, Lambert Smith Hampton, Merrett Houmøller Architects and Quatro PR. Work on the integrated masterplan will be completed in April 2019 and will also be a major element in the wider Sheffield City Region Growth Strategy that is currently in development.
The team will provide a wide range of services, to not only make sure the station offers a fitting environment when HS2 services begin, but also to unlock the development potential of the surrounding area over the next 20 years, enhance passenger experience in and around the station, and improve connectivity to the station for rail, tram and bus users as well as cyclists and pedestrians.
Journey times to London will be reduced by 40 minutes when HS2 services start in 2033, however the development of the station in preparation for high speed rail is expected to bring immediate investment and economic benefits to the city.
The improved station will also support more frequent and faster rail services to Manchester, Leeds and other Northern cities, including through the planned Northern Powerhouse Rail programme.
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