Hackney Council has revealed the first images of the £3 million Hackney Central Station upgrade were released.

The improvements are delivered by Arriva Rail London in partnership with Hackney Council, Transport for London and Network Rail and funded by the Department for Transport.

The works will include building a new second entrance on Graham Road, creation of new cycle parking spaces and planting additional trees.

The changes are due to start in June 2021 and will be completed early next 2022.

Mayor of Hackney Philip Glanville commented: "Hackney Central station has become an important gateway to Hackney Central town centre, and I’m delighted that we’re getting on with plans to make journeys easier for passengers and encourage more people to use sustainable transport. This is just a starting point in our commitment to creating a cleaner, greener and more accessible town centre and managing the change that needs to happen to accommodate new homes and jobs, tackle the climate emergency, support Hackney’s economy to reopen and deliver a fair and inclusive recovery. By making the best use of our own land, working in collaboration with partners, and listening to what people told us in the Hackney Central Conversation, we’re committed to ensuring local people and businesses should be the first to benefit from the changes taking place."

Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris added: "Our investment in Hackney Central will create a better station, alleviating congestion and improving journeys for passengers across London. These much-needed improvements will make a huge difference to people as they return to the railway in larger numbers, and I look forward to seeing this upgrade completed early next year."

Rory O’Neill, TfL’s General Manager for London Overground said: "This new station entrance on Graham Road will make it even more convenient for customers using Hackney Central station and London Overground services. With more direct access to the town centre and an easy interchange with Hackney Downs station, we are sure customers will really appreciate these improvements."

Paul Hutchings, Managing Director of Arriva Rail London, commented: "We are delighted to be supporting our client, Transport for London, in the construction of a second entrance at Hackney Central station. This work will provide huge benefits for London Overground customers and will have a significant impact on our ability to run a safe and reliable railway."

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