https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/18108547.millions-pounds-spent-moving-pooles-railway-station/
It’s an interesting idea and i’m all for regeneration of the town, but how will relocation of the station allow the level crossing to be closed? The line will still exist and if you sever pedestrian access, you’re going to be spending a fair bit on a new bridge or tunnel.
POOLE railway station could be moved as part of an “ambitious” project aimed at improving the town centre.
Millions of pounds are set to be allocated by BCP Council's cabinet with approval for plans to be drawn-up expected to be given at Friday’s meeting of its cabinet.
Poole People councillor Mark Howell, the portfolio holder for regeneration, described the scheme as a “once in a lifetime opportunity”.
“For Poole to continue to attract footfall and external investment we must resolve the severance issues associated with Poole level crossing," he said.
“The poor quality of Poole railway station and connections between the bus and train stations and the High Street are holding the area back, and these issues need to be addressed in the regeneration programme."
A report published ahead of the meeting proposes moving the station to the east of High Street to allow the level crossing to be closed.
It says this could be part of a “modern, high quality travel interchange” and increase the frequency of trains through the town.
Poole is in line to be allocated a share of the £1 billion Future High Streets Fund and which is set to be put towards any project.
It’s an interesting idea and i’m all for regeneration of the town, but how will relocation of the station allow the level crossing to be closed? The line will still exist and if you sever pedestrian access, you’re going to be spending a fair bit on a new bridge or tunnel.