STATION MODERNISATION
Newport opens for business T
he concourses of the new gateway of Wales opened to passengers
in September.
Twice the size of the old station, the transformed Newport station - the largest station revamp in Wales - serves more than 2m passengers - an increase of around 30% over the last five years.
Mike Otlet, technical director, Atkins said: “Newport station demonstrates a successful fusion of innovative engineering and iconic design. The station’s unique architectural concept and geometry created some interesting challenges, which called for some inventive technical solutions. Atkins’ technical team worked hand in hand with Grimshaw’s
The station measures 2,100 square metres and has two concourses, equipped with CCTV, real-time customer information system, improved ticketing and information points and more shops.
Passengers will be able to access the station from an extra new entrance on the north of the city.
In addition, passengers with luggage, prams or wheelchairs will benefit from easy access onto all the platforms using lifts within the station building.
architects combining creativity with practicality, and this was particularly evident in the solution for the unusual terminal building.”
The opening of the concourses
marks the first stage of completion with the second stage of completion focusing on snagging as well as putting the finishing touches to the footbridges, car parking and staff offices.
Network Rail and the Newport City Council have also carried out extra work to spruce up the existing platform canopies and refurbish the taxi rank outside the station.
All images courtesy Network Rail 74 rtm Oct/Nov 10
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