Network Rail has announced that passengers in Market Harborough will be benefitting from new 300 car parking spaces from Monday 18th June 2018.
As the new car park opens, the old one will close – this is to allow the planning track alignment to take place.
Passengers are being asked to not leave their cars overnight in the old car park on Sunday. However, workers will be on hand to help drivers of vehicles who are unable to exit due to the car park changeover.
Other improvements that are coming to the station include a new footbridge and lifts for better accessibility.
The car park will increase to 500 spaces once the work is completed.
What did the officials say?
Ed Akers, the Principal Programme Sponsor at Network Rail, said:
“We are investing a huge amount into the railway in Market Harborough as part of the Midland Main Line Upgrade and we are delighted we have reached the next milestone.
“Once all of the track work is completed, the car park will be expanded by a further 200 spaces, making parking at the station even easier and the ongoing Midland Main Line Upgrade will see passengers benefit from a more modern railway, more seats and improved station facilities.”
Adam Piddington, Customer Experience Director at East Midlands Trains, added:
“We are pleased the new car park opens at Market Harborough this weekend. The new car park also offers better CCTV and additional ticket machines as well as quick and easy access to the station itself.
“We will have extra staff on hand from first thing on Monday morning to help customers and we look forward to the further improvements, including the expanded 500 space car park, opening next year.”
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