Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown has visited Edinburgh Haymarket to see the station’s £25 million transformation first hand.
The project, which is part of the Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvement Programme and will include an integrated train, tram, bus and taxi transport hub, is due for completion by spring 2014.
Work is being carried out on Haymarket station to meet a predicted passenger increase – a number which is expected to rise by as much as 125 per cent in the next 15 years.
The new-look station, which is being constructed alongside the existing building, will also deliver the extra capacity needed at a station which is expected to see an 125 per cent increase in passenger numbers over the next 15 years.
Keith Brown, said: “This Scottish Government is committed to improving rail services across Scotland and our recent announcement of a £5 billion investment plan reaffirms that commitment.
“The EGIP improvements at Haymarket station will deliver substantial improvements to this historic station including step free access to all platforms and significantly improved passenger amenities and retail space.
“This exciting new development represents the next step in our EGIP delivery programme. This demonstrates the Scottish Government’s commitment to EGIP and our continuing ambition for our rail network.”
David Simpson, Network Rail route managing director for Scotland, added: “This is the beginning of what will be a substantial alteration for Haymarket Station to create a modern, fully-accessible facility that satisfies the needs of the modern traveller whilst remaining sensitive to the station’s historical significance and original buildings.”
