Latest Rail News

18.03.14

Wokingham becomes latest NSIP benefactor

Wokingham has become the 400th station to benefit from the National Stations Improvement Programme (NSIP) after receiving a £6m refurbishment.

The project – which was funded by NSIPin partnership with South West Trains, Network Rail and Wokingham Borough Council – has delivered significant benefits for the station’s passengers.

The refurbishment project has delivered a new modern station building; an improved transport interchange for taxis, buses and car users and a drop-off area; a new, bigger waiting area with more seating; a larger booking hall and improved ticket facilities; and state-of-the-art passenger information screens.

Rail minister Baroness Kramer, who opened the new station, said: “This scheme to improve our stations has been a real success, and Wokingham, the 400th station to benefit, is a great example. 

“We have delivered £220 million worth of improvements to 400 stations in England and Wales. It is making a real difference to the people who use our railways and is a great example of the rail industry working with local partners to benefit passengers and communities.”

Tim Shoveller, managing director of the South West Trains and Network Rail alliance, added that Wokingham station has been transformed with a new station building that feels more spacious and welcoming, enabling passengers to pass through the station more quickly and easily.

“During this franchise we have invested over £50m in our stations as these provide a gateway to our rail services. We have greatly valued the partnership working with Wokingham Borough Council on this project,” he added.

Tell us what you think – have your say below or email [email protected]

Comments

Bob   04/08/2014 at 15:44

I am worried about the latest trend in designs as they do not seem to consider the customers. Wokingham is a prime example. You get wet on the platforms when it rains, could so easily been solved. There is a large outside paved area that is good for skateboards etc but the space could have been better utilised for short term drop off parking. An outside ticket machine that the screen can't be seen in sunlight. Only two ticket counter, there are often long queues it would have been easy to provide three, they would not all have to be staffed all the time.

Add your comment

Rail industry Focus

View all News

Comment

The challenge of completing Crossrail

05/07/2019The challenge of completing Crossrail

With a new plan now in place to deliver Crossrail, Hedley Ayres, National Audit Office manager, major projects and programmes, takes a look at ho... more >
Preparing the industry to deliver trains for the future

04/07/2019Preparing the industry to deliver trains for the future

The move to decarbonise the rail network involves shifting to cleaner modes of traction by 2050. David Clarke, technical director at the Railway ... more >

'the sleepers' blog

On the right track, Sulzer is awarded RISAS accreditation for Nottingham Service Centre

29/06/2020On the right track, Sulzer is awarded RISAS accreditation for Nottingham Service Centre

Following an independent audit, Sulzer’s Nottingham Service Centre has been accepted as part of the rail industry supplier approval scheme (RISAS). The accreditation reinforces the high-quality standards that are maintained by Sulzer’s... more >
read more blog posts from 'the sleeper' >

Interviews

Andrew Haines, CE of Network Rail, tells BBC News his organisation could issue future rail franchises

24/06/2019Andrew Haines, CE of Network Rail, tells BBC News his organisation could issue future rail franchises

Andrew Haines, the Chief Executive of Network Rail, has told the Today programme on Radio 4's BBC’s flagship news programme that he would not rule out his organisation issuing future r... more >
Advancing the rail industry with management degree apprenticeships

08/05/2019Advancing the rail industry with management degree apprenticeships

In answering the pressing questions of how current and future generations of managers can provide solutions to high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, Pearson Business School, part of... more >