London (May 31, 2022) – Thurrock Council has today revealed the design of the new Stanford-le-Hope commuter railway station.
The artist impressions feature two new entrance structures with generous new barrier-free spaces, ticket offices and a retail grab & go provision. The canopy structures with their translucent roof panels will create airy well-lit concourse spaces underneath that are easy to navigate and provide a seamless sequence of passenger experiences from journey planning to arrival, ticketing, waiting and boarding.
During the major station upgrade the old footbridge will be removed and replaced with a modern solution to provide direct and step-free access from the entrance. New lifts will also ensure all passengers are able to move freely within the station, and Platform One will be widened to ease overcrowding during peak hours and to further improve passenger safety.
Erik Behrens, the Architect for the station and Design Practice Director at AECOM, said: “We designed the station in a way which provides delight and a high-quality experience to the user. Its modern canopy structures lend the station a visual prominence and character that is open and all inviting. The new station will not only enhance all passenger experiences and safety, it will furthermore create a new gateway and communal space which holds the potential of becoming a catalyst for future developments in its surroundings.”
Thurrock Council will work with VolkerFitzpatrick, AECOM and wider stakeholders, including Network Rail and c2c, to deliver the new station scheme with enabling works commencing this year.
Shadi Shekarrizi, AECOM’s Rail Director, added: “We will be looking into off-site construction methods to reduce the time required on site, and the amount of disruption and track or station possessions.”
Cllr Mark Coxshall, Cabinet member for Regeneration and External Affairs, said: “The major redevelopment of Stanford-le-Hope railway station continues to progress, and I am delighted that residents will soon see spades hitting the ground.”
Paul Lilley, operations director for VolkerFitzpatrick, said: “Our team is focused and working hard in the office to get everything ready for starting the physical work on Stanford-le-Hope Station. Our collaborative and methodical approach will ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum and that progress is made safely and swiftly.”
