platforms (which have always served the master railway terminal for the area) and complementing the range of historic buildings in the central conservation area of the city.


Part of the wider Newcastle Central Gateway project, the improvements to the station are intended to improve pedestrian and rail passenger experience in and around the station. Its other key aim is to solidify and improve its function as a gateway to three central areas of Newcastle surrounding it; the Stephenson Quarter, Forth Yards and Quayside Key developments.


The council hopes that these works will not only improve life at the station for passengers, but contribute dramatically to the wider revitalisation of the area, which is undergoing a number of regeneration works including new homes, public realm, business spaces, as well as leisure and recreation facilities.


As lead consultant for this wider project, ADF DECEMBER 2022


one of the most important roles for Atkins was in bringing together the wide range of stakeholders involved – including major players Newcastle City Council, London North Eastern Railway and Network Rail, as well as local specialists in town planning and heritage, and interested local people and businesses – ensuring all parties were communicating effectively, and satisfied with the final result. According to Alex Vafeiadi, senior architect at Atkins, it was this role especially that allowed the team to truly unlock the development potential of the whole area, creating “a welcoming and connected station, which links seamlessly with the public realm improvements and surrounding city centre neighbourhoods.”


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Newcastle Central is merely the latest addition to Atkins’ portfolio of regeneration in the North, with transport schemes including Sheffield Station and the Leeds


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The aim was to create a “welcoming and connected station which links seamlessly with the public realm improvements and surrounding city neighbourhoods”


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