Reading station improvements
What's happening?
Improvement works are currently underway at Reading that will result in a modernised station with increased capacity to meet growing customer demand. This major remodelling at one of First Great Western’s busiest stations is one of the most significant railway upgrade schemes currently being undertaken anywhere in the country.
As part of the ongoing remodelling of Reading station a new platform was built over Christmas 2011 and several other platforms were re-numbered. Although most trains will be using the same platforms as they are now, albeit with new platform numbers, some train services will be using different platforms.
Customers who are familiar with the current platform numbers will need to check notices, posters or ask a member of staff to ensure they are on the correct platform for their destination.
Latest news
Rob Wilson MP recently visited Reading Station.
Rob said: “Reading Station is not like the major hubs in London that see an influx in the morning, followed by a mass departure in the evening. Reading is different; at all times of the day the passenger flow is heavy. That is why the work currently underway is crucial; not only to improving the passenger experience but also to ensuring that Reading remains a thriving business centre.
“Only when you get on site can you really understand the scale of the project, both from an engineering, and a project management perspective. My congratulations to First Great Western and Network Rail on, to date, running a superb operation and for keeping the station open and customers informed throughout.”
Reading Station Exhibition is taking place on 7th & 8th June.
Come and find out the latest updates on the remodelling project and meet members of the project team who will be able to answer your questions.
Click here for the Spring 2012 edition of Reading News
More information
CrossCountry services that used to depart from Platform 7 are now leaving from Platform 3. Customers are still advised to please check the departure boards carefully for any platform alterations.
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For more information check www.networkrail.co.uk/reading