The Department for Transport (DfT) has given the
green light for the stations, which will provide long
term benefits to passengers and the wider economy. The
government will invest over £16 million in the schemes
under the new stations fund, which gives local
communities improved rail services. All of the new
stations will be accessible, with step-free access
throughout.
The successful bids announced today are:
- Horden Peterlee in County Durham which will receive
£4.4 million of DfTfunding towards a
scheme worth £10.55 million
- Warrington West in Cheshire, which will receive £4.23
million towards a total project cost of £17.2 million
- Reading Green Park which will receive £2.3 million
towards a total project cost of £16.5 million
- Bow Street in Ceredigion, Wales which will receive
£3.945 million towards a total project cost of £6.76
million
- Portway Parkway near Bristol which will receive
£1.672 million towards a total project cost of £2.23
million
Rail Minister said:
We are committed to improving journeys for passengers
right across the country. This means delivering more
trains, quicker journeys and making more seats
available.
The new stations fund is a great example of how our
record investment in the railways and work with local
authorities and industry is delivering better journeys
for passengers and boosting local economies.
The stations will improve access to the rail network and
create new leisure, training, employment and business
opportunities, as well as supporting new housing
developments. All of the stations will be completed by
March 2020.
Today’s announcement is 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.
David Biggs, Managing Director for Network Rail Property,
said:
More people than ever are choosing to travel by train
and this ambitious investment into brand new stations
allows us to meet growing demand while providing
greater connectivity across Britain.
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.
Details on each of the stations are:
Horden Peterlee
The new station, which will have 2 platforms, will
deliver improved access to employment opportunities to
the area, which has low levels of car ownership, making
it easy for people to get around.
Warrington West
Key benefits include reducing congestion on the M62
motorway and supporting the Chapelford Urban Village
housing development. The station will have 2 platforms
and a 268 space car park.
Reading Green Park
The station has the potential to unlock 7,500 new jobs
and 1,500 homes, serving an area currently only
accessible by road. It will have 2 platforms.
Bow Street
The station will act as a park and ride site for
Aberystwyth and Borth stations and will help traffic
congestion in Aberystwyth.
Portway Parkway
The station will serve an existing park and ride site and
will reduce congestion on inner Bristol roads.
