Work begins on new £4.8m Flitwick transport hub
The council says it will improve transport links and create jobs
Work's started on a new transport hub for Flitwick with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Councillor Richard Wenham, Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council, led the ceremony at Flitwick railway station to mark the £4.8 million development.
Also there were representatives from Central Bedfordshire Council, South-East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP), Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway
When it's complete, the interchange will boast a new station forecourt, drop off areas for taxi and rail passengers, and dedicated facilities for visitors to Center Parcs Woburn.
'An important element of regeneration in the town centre'
Councillor Wenham, said: “I am delighted to see work getting started on this important scheme for Flitwick. The Council continue to invest in a range of important projects in communities across Central Bedfordshire and we are delivering on our vision to make our area a great place to live and work.”
Executive Member for Planning and Regeneration, Councillor Kevin Collins, said: “Residents and commuters will benefit from far better transport links once the new transport interchange is built. The project is an important element of regeneration in the town centre, and I am excited to see the works progress.”
Works are set to be completed by March 2023.
Once the interchange is completed, Network Rail is developing proposals for step-free access to all platforms at Flitwick rail station.
That's due to be complete by 2024 and will provide a new footbridge and lifts to all platforms.