05 Jun 2009
The £100m investment programme to make permanent improvements at Stratford Station have now reached the half way point, and are on track to be completed by the end of next year.
The work to treble the capacity of Stratford Station will mean that commuters and residents will benefit from the improvements two years before the Games.
Improvements include:
- Widening works and extended canopies on platform 6/8 which is used by services to Shenfield. London Underground’s eastbound Central Line trains has also provided passengers with more space and greater protection from the weather.
- Platform clutter has been removed, creating more space on the platforms.
- Two new lifts are already in operation.
- Two new London Overground platforms have recently opened which have enabled work to start on converting the old platforms for DLR use. The converted platforms will then become part of the extension being built from Stratford Regional to Stratford International and onwards to Canning Town.
- A new platform (3a) which makes changing between lines easier and eases pressure on subways and an extension to platform 10a.
- A new, wider bridge to replace the existing Angel Lane Bridge to the east of the Station will allow the creation of more space for pedestrians and improved safety for road users.
- A new loop so that freight trains no longer block much needed platforms as they travel through the passenger station.
The most noticeable change to the station is the bridge which is being pushed across 11 live railway lines to allow spectators, shoppers and residents to cross over to Stratford City into the Olympic Park.
ODA Chairman John Armitt said:
'Stratford station will be the gateway for spectators arriving at the Games and it is very reassuring that we are making such great progress.
'There is of course still a long way to go till the work is finished at the end of next year, but commuters and residents will really have noticed a difference at the station recently as the work has come on in leaps and bounds.'
Transport Commissioner Peter Hendy said:
'Stratford Station is getting a major makeover. By 2010, a new mezzanine, longer platforms and new lifts will mean more comfortable journeys for all our passengers.
'More capacity at this key transport hub will meet increased demand around the Games and beyond and will support the ongoing regeneration of this part of east London.'
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