Published on: Wednesday, 16 December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Ipswich MP, Ben Gummer will meet withrepresentatives of Abellio Greater Anglia and contractor, Giffen, on Thursday17th December to officially begin the £2M redevelopment project atIpswich rail station.
The redevelopment of Ipswich station willinclude a new ticket office, booking hall, gateline and improved retailoutlets.
The plans will allow for a more spaciouslayout and new, additional retail outlets in the booking hall as well as waitingfacilities and improved customer information.
Followingwork on the old WH Smith and Pumpkin Café areas of the station, contractors Giffenwill now commence works to create a new Ticket Office area and concourse,including a Customer Services Office and three new retail units.
The work is being funded by the NationalStations Improvement Programme and will significantly improve the facilitiesand waiting environment for passengers.
Abellio Greater Anglia’s Area CustomerService Manager, James Steward, commented: “The redevelopment will greatlyimprove the layout of the booking hall area and create a more spacious, modernfeel to bring the station into the 21st century and improve thestation environment for our customers.”
Mr Gummer commented: “Thisis another sign that investment is coming to Ipswich. We need to present ourbest face to the world and that is why the station needs to look good. For ourthousands of commuters the refurbishment will also bring improvements.There is much more to do but this is a good start.”