Castleford Railway Station Transformation
A more attractive and welcoming gateway to the town
Date: April 2021
Cost: £2.8m
Client: Network Rail
Sectors:
Rail
The Challenge
A more attractive gateway
The Input Group was tasked to significantly improve Castleford railway station and provide a more attractive and welcoming gateway to the town.
This extensive project included the construction of a new train station, refurbishment and extension of the car park, and the resurfacing of a subway underpass, including new wall cladding, lighting and CCTV.
A brand new train station was built incorporating information and retail facilities
Careful attention to detail was required throughout the extensive project
The underpass was modernised and received multiple aesthetic updates
65
Number of parking spaces in new extended carpark.
10
New sheltered cycle parking added outside the station building.
1.4k+
Daily footfall of commuters through Castleford Station.
Our Approach
A truly modern station
The main task involved the construction of a new modern train station, incorporating information and retail facilities all while maintaining operation of existing facilities where possible.
We also added new footway treatments, landscaping and signage to the areas around the station and on key walking routes between the railway station, town centre and bus station.
Passengers now have access to modern, high-quality waiting facilities
New seating areas were installed throughout
As always safety on site is paramount as part of our Concept Zero initiative
The Outcome
An improved passenger experience
As a result of the works passengers now have access to modern, high-quality waiting facilities with a new seating area, contactless ticket vending and improved connections to the town centre.
The car park was also refurbished and extended to 65 spaces, with an improved layout for allowing for easier pedestrian, cycle and non-motorised usage. Energy efficient LED lighting was installed throughout and a new CCTV system installed to ensure the safety of visitors.
This project was delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Northern, Network Rail and Wakefield Council.
The new station building provides much needed facilities and will make travelling to and from Castleford more enjoyable, as well as more comfortable, and we look forward to passengers reaping the benefits.
— Matt Rice, Route Director, Network Rail
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