Post by nick on Aug 15, 2009 11:51:07 GMT 1
Listen to this pageLeeds Station Southern Entrance - consultation underwayBetter access to the region's busiest rail station.Thousands of rail passengers will have quicker and more convenient access to Leeds station under plans for a new southern entrance.
Metro and Network Rail are developing the £15m scheme which will allow people to get in and out of Leeds station from both sides of the river Aire around Granary Wharf.
Give us your views
You can let us know what you think about the proposed new station entrance by sending an email to leedssouthern@wypte.gov.uk, or visiting one of our public exhibitions taking place at Leeds Rail Station on:
Saturday 15 August: 8am - 1pm
Monday 17 August: 8am - 2pm
Monday 24 August: 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 25 August: 8am - 1pm
You can also send in your comments using our on-line form.
The exhibitions are being held to canvass the opinions of travellers and local residents and businesses, and more information on the scheme is available on out project page at www.wymetro.com/leedssouthern.
"Leeds Station is at the heart of the city and the city region," said Metro Chairman Cllr Ryk Downes. "Our proposed new entrance will create a faster, step-free route to the vibrant areas to the south of the city centre such as Holbeck Urban Village, Bridgewater Place, the riverside and canal basin."
"Together with proposed new stations at Kirkstall Forge, Apperley Bridge and Low Moor, this is a significant investment in local rail travel and the local economy by Metro and Network Rail."
The new entrance has been carefully designed using a curved design, minimising its size, while remaining modern, accessible and attractive.
Richard Lungmuss, route director for Network Rail, said: "More than 100,000 people come through Leeds station on a normal weekday and the number of passengers is steadily increasing. This new entrance will not only improve access for those coming into the station from the south but will also help us to manage future demand.
"This is the first stage in a range of exciting plans for the station which will continue to improve facilities and services for passengers."
Metro and Network Rail are developing the £15m scheme which will allow people to get in and out of Leeds station from both sides of the river Aire around Granary Wharf.
Give us your views
You can let us know what you think about the proposed new station entrance by sending an email to leedssouthern@wypte.gov.uk, or visiting one of our public exhibitions taking place at Leeds Rail Station on:
Saturday 15 August: 8am - 1pm
Monday 17 August: 8am - 2pm
Monday 24 August: 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 25 August: 8am - 1pm
You can also send in your comments using our on-line form.
The exhibitions are being held to canvass the opinions of travellers and local residents and businesses, and more information on the scheme is available on out project page at www.wymetro.com/leedssouthern.
"Leeds Station is at the heart of the city and the city region," said Metro Chairman Cllr Ryk Downes. "Our proposed new entrance will create a faster, step-free route to the vibrant areas to the south of the city centre such as Holbeck Urban Village, Bridgewater Place, the riverside and canal basin."
"Together with proposed new stations at Kirkstall Forge, Apperley Bridge and Low Moor, this is a significant investment in local rail travel and the local economy by Metro and Network Rail."
The new entrance has been carefully designed using a curved design, minimising its size, while remaining modern, accessible and attractive.
Richard Lungmuss, route director for Network Rail, said: "More than 100,000 people come through Leeds station on a normal weekday and the number of passengers is steadily increasing. This new entrance will not only improve access for those coming into the station from the south but will also help us to manage future demand.
"This is the first stage in a range of exciting plans for the station which will continue to improve facilities and services for passengers."
www.wymetro.com/news/releases/leedsstationentrance.htm
