Govt allocates £10m to Northampton station upgrades

Date: 16/5/2012

A total of £10 million of government funding will be used to upgrade Northampton train station.

The grant was approved by Transport Secretary Justine Greening and Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles, who said they were proud to offer the money.

It is hoped the changes will help to improve the local economy by generating new jobs, as well as contribute to the regeneration of the area.

Furthermore, the new Castle Railway station will act as a gateway into the town.

Ms Greening pointed out that the upgrades will also boost the Waterside Enterprise Zone and encourage more businesses to establish themselves in Northampton.

"As these new opportunities for innovation and enterprise open up it is vital the infrastructure is in place to match Northampton's ambitions," Mr Pickles added.

This comes just after upgrades to Loughborough station were completed in time for the 2012 Olympic Games, as the town will play host to Team GB and Team Japan.

Posted by Mary Treen