MidnightFlyer
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(Searched but couldn't find a thread on this, apologies if one exists already.)
I like Brighton station a lot, I think it is one of the best on the old Southern Region, however a project such as this has been spoken of for a long time so it is great to see some action now being taken. The concourse is very overcrowded in summer especially, however only really on the east side due to the fact that that's where the only ticket gates are. Hopefully the doubled number of gates implies that the western half also now receives them, to spread out flow more than anything. The news on the booking office is good too. Often times when I'm down there the queue for it is awful, out of the door even. It currently has 6 windows, but even with 4 open it struggles, which isn't aided by the tiny room it is housed in. I await the final details eagerly.
Adapted from Today's Railway UK 130 said:Southern and Network Rail are working on plans for a remodelled concourse at Brighton station, to include the following:
- a new booking office, waiting room, cafe and information screens;
- double the number of ticket gates;
- removal of the big departures board to open up view of overall roof;
- a wider selection of retail units;
- demolition of the building housing WH Smiths;
- the third arch of the central walkway to be opened up to create better access.
Network Rail are providing £4.5m towards the project, with the remaining £0.5m coming from Southern. Both are working closely with the relevant bodies to protect the Grade II listed building. Work is due to start in December and be finished by December 2013.
I like Brighton station a lot, I think it is one of the best on the old Southern Region, however a project such as this has been spoken of for a long time so it is great to see some action now being taken. The concourse is very overcrowded in summer especially, however only really on the east side due to the fact that that's where the only ticket gates are. Hopefully the doubled number of gates implies that the western half also now receives them, to spread out flow more than anything. The news on the booking office is good too. Often times when I'm down there the queue for it is awful, out of the door even. It currently has 6 windows, but even with 4 open it struggles, which isn't aided by the tiny room it is housed in. I await the final details eagerly.
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