Network Rail Property has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of Liverpool Street station in London.
The upgrade of the station’s facilities will enable it to serve more than 200 passengers a year and will turn it into a destination in its own right with a new retail, leisure and workspace offer.
The investment, which will run into hundreds of millions of pounds, will be covered by private sector partnerships through the creation of a new landmark office space of approximately 650,000 sq ft above the station.
Robin Dobson, group property director at Network Rail Property, said: “We’re proud to be leading the submission of a transformative scheme for the redevelopment of London Liverpool Street station — one that is a truly accessible and inclusive space, can support the forecasted annual passenger rise to over 200 million and deliver vital improvements to the everyday experience of passengers while respecting and celebrating the station’s historic character.
“Investing in transport infrastructure is essential to unlocking future economic growth for London and beyond. This investment will ensure Liverpool Street remains a landmark gateway to the City of London for generations to come. Following extensive consultation and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, our plans put passengers first whilst respecting and retaining the station’s Victorian features, including the iconic train shed and the Great Eastern Hotel.”
Friedrich Ludewig, founding director at the scheme’s architect ACME, added: “Liverpool Street is one of London’s great Victorian stations and our proposals will make the station accessible, permeable and celebrate its function as the gateway into the City of London. We have embraced the challenge to design new entrances reflecting its position as the UK’s busiest train station, and roof structures that speak to the original 1875 structures and the 1990s extension.
“We are retaining the essential qualities of the existing station, celebrating elements that were previously hidden, creating sustainable new workplaces and providing spaces to expand into for generations to come. Liverpool Street station will become the world-class transport hub that the City of London and all Londoners deserve.”
