DfT to invest £9.6m in Reading Station improvements

Improvements to include increased secure parking provision and direct access to new station entrances
The Department for Transport has announced it is investing ￡9.6m in improving Reading Station.

The funding comes in addition to a £850m rebuilding programme for the station, allowing significant improvements to train services, including electrification of the line between London, Bristol, Oxford and Newbury.

The improvements include direct access to the new northern and south-western station entrances, safe, secure and step-free pedestrian access and new and improved walking and cycling routes.

Also, a significantly increased secure cycle parking provision and a new junction providing access to the new northern entrance.
The improvements to the station are forecast to be completed by April 2014.

Transport Minister Norman Baker said: "The works will improve access to this station – a critical hub in Britain’s rail network – allowing passengers to enjoy the full benefits of the wider redevelopment, the further electrification of the Great Western Main Line and the associated improvement in train services."

Further information:
Department for Transport