Loughborough station upgrade ready for Olympics

Date: 15/5/2012

Upgrades costing £8 million have been completed at Loughborough train station in time for the Olympic Games.

MP for Loughborough Nicky Morgan pointed out that the town will be "at the heart" of the sporting event, as it will play host to Team GB and Team Japan.

Therefore, changes were required at the station to make journeys easier and improve access around the site.

As well as the installation of a new footbridge and lift, the upgrades also saw the platforms extended to accommodate ten-carriage trains, the introduction of cycle parking, ticket vending machines, a paved forecourt and better customer service screens.

East Midlands Trains, Network Rail and Charnwood Borough Council collaborated on the project.

Network Rail's Route Managing Director for London North Eastern Martin Frobisher said: "Stations are vital gateways to the towns they serve and Loughborough is now one of which we can be very proud."

The Olympics will take place from July 27th to August 12th.

Posted by Mary Treen