A new concourse, cycling and walking routes are among improvements planned to "transform" London Waterloo station. The upgrade would make the station easier to navigate, reduce platform congestion and improve access, Lambeth Council and Network Rail said. Waterloo is England's third busiest transport hub , serving millions every year, the rail operator says. They also detailed 40 enhanced walking and cycling routes , more green spaces and an upgrade of the bus and taxi interchange.
Network Rail chair Lord Peter Hendy of Richmond Hill explained: "London Waterloo is iconic, and one of the busiest stations in the country, and it is imperative this station continues to evolve to ensure it is a world class transport hub and meets the needs of the millions of passengers that use the station each year, today and into the future." He added there was a "great deal of work to do to progress this forward and find funding
London Waterloo Station Concourse Cycling Routes Walking Routes Upgrade Platform Congestion Access Transport Hub Network Rail
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