Redeveloping the Station...

In February 2010 exciting work to redevelop Rotherham Central Railway Station began.

At present almost half a million people a year use the station. This is a critical component of the Rotherham Renaissance vision that aims to make the town a much more vibrant, successful and healthy place for people to live, work, visit and invest in.

Sharing the exciting vision for the future of Rotherham, funding has been obtained from a number of sources including Yorkshire Forward and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), where the project has only been made possible by their contribution. Other partners include South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and Network Rail.

The New Station...

Once the redevelopment is complete the current station will have been replaced by a £8.5 million state-of-the-art railway station and all rail passengers will be able to make use of significantly improved facilities. These include:

• A new ticket office, passenger lounge, toilet facilities and retail kiosk.

• New lifts and stairs providing better access for all passengers.

• CCTV cameras and improved lighting to help passengers feel safer and more secure.

• Improved passenger information.

• An improved access road providing better areas for vehicles to turn around, dedicated parking bays for disabled people, covered cycle stands and spaces for taxis to wait.

• A new forecourt creating a pleasant and welcoming environment, linking the station to the town centre.

• Refurbishment of the station platforms and new canopies.