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CONNECTED CITY PROGRAMME: WEST CROYDON STATION
What?
Improved interchange - 2nd station entrance
Where?
West Croydon Station
When?
By 2020
Why?
A fundamental principle is to make best use of the extensive railway system in the
borough and to invest in its long term future. Action is required both in the long
and short terms to increase the capacity of Croydon’s two principal stations: East
and West Croydon. At West Croydon the need is to improve interchange between
rail and all other forms of transport and to improve passenger access whilst
regenerating the surrounding area and public realm.
Stakeholder Engagement Since March 2012:
Regular meetings are held with the London Borough of Croydon and Network Rail’s
Sussex Route and London and South East Strategic Planning teams.
Progress Since March 2012:
Second entrance has been opened but further work is required to make the station
accessible for all.
Risks:
The station is unable to cope with the increase in passenger numbers as a
result of improvements to Central Croydon’s retail offer.
Mitigation:
Network Rail is looking to work with London Overground (the station
operator), Westfield and Hammerson, and Croydon Council to plan future
improvements.
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