Plans for a new rail station in Wolverhampton have been unveiled as part of a £120m interchange project that will also see a Metro line extension.
The Interchange partnership has submitted plans to demolish and then replace the old station with a new one once work has been completed on the existing station's car park, which is expected to be completed by Christmas 2016.
Designs for the new Wolverhampton station
The new station will have a larger passenger concourse improved retail and café facilities, increased taxi rank provision and a more efficient passenger drop off/pick up arrangement.
Cllr Peter Bilson, deputy leader and cabinet member for city assets, said: 'This is an important step forward in the Interchange project, which is really gathering pace now. The people of Wolverhampton can look forward to a railway station befitting of their city.
“There is £3.7bn of investment currently on site or in the pipeline across Wolverhampton. As part of this regeneration it is crucial visitors to our city get the best first impression possible and their travel experience is enhanced - this new state-of-the-art station will deliver that.'
Steve Parry, managing director of Neptune Developments, added: 'These proposals for the main railway station building illustrate that the city will soon have a new high quality gateway.
'Submitting the plans is a key milestone in this exciting project for Wolverhampton.'
