THE FIRST images of how the new Eaglescliffe railway station could look after multi-million improvement works have been revealed.
A proposal for a new western entrance took a step closer on Wednesday (March 2) as a planning application was submitted for a new car park.
The redevelopment of the station also proposes a new footbridge and lifts to improve accessibility.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, a partner in the scheme, has now submitted a planning application, which would be made up of around 120 spaces located next to the western footbridge.
Funding for the scheme comes in the form of £8.5million from the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority alongside Network Rail and station operator Northern.
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If approved, the first phases of work would start in early summer and begin with road improvement work on Durham Lane and Cleasby Way to open up access for the car park.
Elsewhere, Network Rail is continuing the development work on the footbridge, the second phase of the redevelopment, which is set to be complete in 2023.
Eaglescliffe links the region to both local and national destinations, with a half-hourly service between Darlington and Saltburn, hourly connections to Bishop Auckland, plus Grand Central’s route to London, running five times a day.
Councillor Bob Cook, Leader of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, said: “Last year, the council purchased a 26-hectacre site at Durham Lane in Eaglescliffe to help protect and develop what’s a key employment site in the Borough – and part of the land purchased will be used as the new station car park.
“We’re in a really strong position to attract more businesses to Eaglescliffe, especially when you consider it is already home to lots of great firms and businesses like Tata Global Beverages, Returnable Packaging Services and Nifco.
“The improved transport links and accessibility to Eaglescliffe Station will be key to help ensure more businesses are drawn to the area.”
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Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen added: “Eaglescliffe is an important station, connecting people locally and with a popular service to London, but using that station can be hugely inconvenient for local people.
“Passengers either have to drive for ten minutes to get around to the correct side of the station or get a connection from Allens West, which is just unacceptable. This investment will make traveling from the station quicker, simpler and more straight forward and the improved connectivity will prove a huge draw for businesses looking to base themselves at Durham Lane Industrial Estate.”
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