New London Bridge station work continues to progress

New CGI images have been released of the London Bridge Station development as work on the London Bridge Quarter continues.

The huge investment by government-backed Thameslink Programme will see the Victorian station transformed into a state-of-the-art transport hub, with the creation of a large new station concourse the size of Wembley Stadium’s pitch, along with the provision of new retail and station facilities.

Following one from iconic buildings The Shard and The News Building, the development of the third London Bridge Quarter building is due to begin this autumn, with investment by the State of Qatar and Irvine Sellar now reaching in excess of £2Bn.

Thameslink Programme director Simon Blanchflower said: “Rebuilding a station in this way does not just improve travel, it acts as a catalyst for regeneration and development. More than 140,000 people come through London Bridge station every day and when our work is complete those people will not only have a much better station, but also a place to meet, to eat and shop – along with fast and frequent trains to Farringdon, St Pancras and beyond.”

Developer and co-owner of The Shard and London Bridge Quarter, Irvine Sellar, said: “We are delighted with progress of the transformation of London Bridge station. On completion it will mean our investment in this part of London will total in excess of £2bn and help breathe new life into the area.

“The new station will not only complement and enhance London Bridge Quarter but it will make the visitor experience so much better. I believe the long term benefits significantly outweigh some of the short term inconvenience that such a major piece of new infrastructure inevitably creates.”

Once completed, London Bridge Station will be one of London’s major transport hubs, providing easy access to Heathrow airport, through interchange with Crossrail at Farringdon – as well as direct journeys to Luton and Gatwick airports, as well as St Pancras International.

London Bridge brings around 56 million passengers to the capital each year – a figure that is increasing by 2 million each year – and is fourth busiest station in the country.

The project is due to complete in the summer of 2018.

 

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