The plan consists of a complete redevelopment for the station and allows for more than 200m passengers annually.
The London Liverpool Street plan is intended to boost the London economy through upgrading the busiest station.
Liverpool Street station currently has a flow of 118m people per year, but this number is expected to increase.
The London Liverpool Street plan will accommodate rising populations
It is estimated that the annual number of passengers going through the station will rise to 158m by 2041, with passengers coming from London, East Anglia, and the east of England.
Therefore, these plans are intended to tackle the issue early and be able to take these numbers in the future.
This will be achieved through the expansion of the station, creating further retail, leisure, and workspace there as well as expanded connections to the city, public spaces, and further contributions to longer-term economic growth.
The submitted plans account for responses to a public consultation which allowed the public to voice their opinions and comments on what the plans should involve, the three most-common responses and those featured in the plan being:
- Step-free access
- New lifts and escalators for the mainline station and the underground
- New toilet facilities with family-friendly spaces on every level
London is planning for growth
The London Liverpool Street planning application is in line with London’s growth plans, which aim to bring productivity growth up to 2% per year, boosting the local economy by £107bn, creating an extra £32bn in tax revenue and over 250,000 jobs by 2035.
Robin Dobson, group property director for Network Rail Property, said: “We’re proud to be leading the submission of a transformative scheme for the redevelopment of London Liverpool Street station — one that is a truly accessible and inclusive space, can support the forecasted annual passenger rise to over 200 million and deliver vital improvements to the everyday experience of passengers while respecting and celebrating the station’s historic character.
“Investing in transport infrastructure is essential to unlocking future economic growth for London and beyond. This investment will ensure Liverpool Street remains a landmark gateway to the City of London for generations to come.
“Following extensive consultation and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, our plans put passengers first whilst respecting and retaining the station’s Victorian features, including the iconic trainshed and the Great Eastern Hotel.”
HS2 is also set to boost the London economy through the planned Old Oak Common station in the city, with a report finding that the station could bring footfall and create homes and jobs that bring a boost of £10bn.
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